Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Execute mechanical engineering design activities in compliance with project procedures, client specifications, and national standards.
- Lead and supervise design teams, reviewing and approving their work.
- Develop detailed first-principle calculations, process flow diagrams, equipment specifications, and technical reports.
- Conduct plant audits, troubleshoot operational issues, and provide optimization solutions.
- Participate in multi-disciplinary project teams, design reviews, HAZOP studies, and technical investigations.
- Review supplier quotations, drawings, and documentation from a mechanical engineering perspective.
- Prepare operating manuals, technical proposals, and engineering documentation.
- Ensure adherence to health and safety legislation and ISO9001 standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to continuous improvement in design workflows and standards.
- BSc or BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years' experience in mechanical design within oil & gas or petrochemical industries.
- Professional registration with ECSA.
- Strong technical knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and stress analysis.
- Familiarity with national and international standards (NFPA, API, SANS).
- Proficiency in MS Office, design software (e.g., AFT Fathom, AFT Impulse), and working knowledge of AutoCAD.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage complex projects and mentor engineering teams.
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1620969
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDurban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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EducationNot mentioned