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Mechanical Engineer

Cape Town, South Africa

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Purpose

If you are an energetic Mechanical Engineer and have a passion for solving complicated problems in brownfields and greenfield projects, then this role would be a perfect challenge for you.


At Proconics, Brilliance excites us, and we are a relational company that values talent. At Proconics, quality is an absolute and we consistently deliver true value for our clients.


We are a local EPC company that executes agile multi-discipline engineering projects, with a typical lifecycle of 12-18 months, to clients with critical infrastructures. We love to solve local problems with local talent. Our projects consist of modifications done on existing factories, as well as green fields and renewable projects. Our project executions range from pure design (including conceptual design), up to total EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction). To qualify for a role as Mechanical Engineer you would need as a minimum: 


Requirements

• To generate and execute technical deliverables including:


o scoping;


o work breakdown and


o allocation as well as generation of technical mechanical and piping specifications and


designs on Greenfields and Brownfields projects


• Ensure that discipline deliverables have been executed in accordance with the necessary


technical standards, specifications, client requirements, applicable internal quality systems,


and interface requirements with other work/disciplines.


• Interfacing and liaising with clients during proposal, design, and construction phases of


projects.


• Interfacing and liaising with supply, fabrication and construction subcontractors during


proposal, design and construction phases of projects.


• To perform discipline inputs in MFD (P&ID) reviews, HAZOP study, Model and


constructability reviews, Mechanical /design philosophy review meetings internally and


with clients 


Qualifications/Experience

• B Eng. / BSc (Hons) degree in Mechanical Engineering


• Three to Eight years’ experience in industrial mechanical and piping engineering projects.


• Registered as a candidate with ECSA.


• Experience in the application of ASME codes, API Standards, Pressure Equipment


Regulations, SANS 347, and other international standards for vessels and piping.


• Exposure to piping and mechanical fabrication and construction projects and processes.


• Experience in projects that involve multi-discipline teams. 


• Exposure to and experience within the petrochemical sector and API standards would be


advantageous.


• Vessel and piping design experience would be advantageous. 



Personal attributes

• Affinity for detail engineering and a passion for mechanical engineering with a specific


focus on piping and/or vessel engineering.


• Ability to work under pressure


• Conceptual and analytic problem-solving


• Strong team player (good interpersonal skills) 


• Strong written and oral communication skills (internally and to clients)


• Self-starter and able to work independently


• Ability to prioritize with good time management


• Self-disciplined and motivated


• Quality and detail driven


• Assertive with a strong internal locus of control 


Closing date

7 December 2024

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