Mechanical Engineer Technologist

Minimum Qualification: 

• BEng / BSc Eng / BTech / Advanced Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent recognised qualification.

• Postgraduate qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Asset Management, Project Management, Water Engineering or a related field will be an added advantage.

• Registration with ECSA as a Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng).

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in water or wastewater treatment, bulk water, pump stations, treatment works, municipal/public utility infrastructure or industrial process plant environments
• Practical experience in condition assessment, design review, specifications development, project implementation, commissioning support and maintenance/operational interface is required

• Asset planning, condition assessment and lifecycle optimisation
• Undertake asset condition assessments, reliability reviews, root-cause input, remaining useful life evaluations and risk-based prioritisation for mechanical plant and equipment.
• Mechanical design, specifications and technical governance
• Prepare, review and approve technical specifications, design criteria, drawings, equipment schedules, scope documents and bill of quantities inputs for mechanical works
• Engineering support to operations, maintenance and projects
• Provide specialist mechanical support to Planning and Development, Engineering and Maintenance, Operations and other business units on plant performance, fault investigations, shutdown planning and improvement initiatives
• Statutory, OHS and SOP compliance
• Promote compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, organisational safety standards, legal appointments and permit-to-work requirements relevant to plant and assets under control.
• Project and people contribution
• Manage allocated OPEX and minor capital projects from initiation, planning, scheduling and budgeting through implementation, commissioning, close-out and benefit realisation, subject to delegated authority

• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, risk assessment practices, legal appointments and contractor management requirements
• Knowledge of water sector legislation, compulsory water and sanitation service standards, environmental compliance requirements and relevant engineering codes and standards
• Knowledge of asset management principles, lifecycle costing, reliability improvement, maintenance planning and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of public sector procurement, contract administration, Supply Chain Management processes and the PFMA or equivalent governance requirements applicable to the organisation
• Working knowledge of labour relations good practice, performance management, disciplinary and grievance principles, employment equity and skills development requirements applicable to supervising staff in South Africa
• Computer literacy, including spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, CMMS/EAM systems and relevant design/modelling software
• Valid unendorsed driver’s license and willingness to travel to plants and project sites as required