Mechanical Engineer - Kempton Park

Requirements:

• • Qualifications:
  
  
  • • Matric
  • • BSc in Mechanical Engineering
  • • Professional Engineer in Mechanical Engineering (Pr. Eng (Mech)
• • Experience:
  
  
  • • Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Pr Eng (Mech) in a chemical, refinery or similar plant environment, preferably chlor-alkali manufacturing
  • • Familiar with financial budgeting and capex management
  • • Experience in working with operational excellence and world class manufacturing principles
  • • Experience in managing and coordinating projects, and continuous improvement activities
  • • Experience in using SharePoint and Corrective Action Systems (i.E., Digilex)
• • Knowledge / skills/ Competencies:
  
  
  • • Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993
  • • Extensive knowledge of hazardous chemical manufacturing and handling codes, preferably in a Chlor Alkali plant
  • • Knowledgeable on different types of equipment related to chemical manufacturing plants
  • • Skilled in hazard identification, risk assessment and root cause analysis
  • • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical data books
  • • Knowledge on Operations Technology (i.E., SCADA, PLC, SAP IM and MES)
  • • Experienced in relationship building and cross collaboration at a senior level
  • • Strategic management, planning, co-ordination, and control
  • • Technical custodian and ability to travel locally and internationally to technical conferences
  • • Excellent technical knowledge in the field of mechanical engineering
  • • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • • Experienced in relationship building and cross collaboration at a senior level
  • • In-depth knowledge of mechanical engineering
  • • Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act
  • • In-depth knowledge of Maintenance Systems, and requirements to comply with MHI processes
  • • Sound knowledge on Process Safety Management - MOC, HAZOP and HIRAs
  • • Sound understanding of project management, contractor management, supplier management, change principles and continuous improvement

• • The mechanical engineer is a technical specialist who reports to the Technical Director and has the primary responsibilities to:
  
  
  • • Create and/or update a technical repository/library for all information pertaining to plant mechanical equipment and installations
  • • Develop and/or update and implement a process to ensure that all mechanical installations comply to regulations and accepted industry standards
  • • Provide mechanical engineering support to the organization
  • • Assist in developing and optimizing asset care plans for mechanical equipment and installations
  • • Perform an audit function to ensure that the set standards for mechanical equipment are adhered to
  • • Assist in ensuring business compliance with legal and SHERQ requirements in terms of the manufacturing process
Key performance area





1. • Create and/or update a technical repository/library for all information pertaining to plant electrical equipment and installations
2. • Develop and/or update and implement a process to ensure that all mechanical installations comply to accepted industry standards
3. • Provide mechanical engineering support to the organization
4. • Related SHERQ responsibilities

• • Generous benefits commensurate with large companies