Job Description

Job Opportunity: Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract Position) Location: Sasolburg, South Africa
Industry: Petrochemical
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our client's team on a contract basis for a major petrochemical client in Sasolburg.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project execution: Lead mechanical engineering activities across all project phases--concept, FEED, detailed design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Design oversight: Develop and review mechanical designs for piping, pressure vessels, rotating equipment, and static equipment.
• Standards compliance: Ensure designs meet ASME, API, ISO, and petrochemical industry codes and standards.
• Risk management: Conduct hazard and operability (HAZOP) studies, reliability assessments, and failure mode analysis.
• Vendor coordination: Evaluate technical bids, liaise with suppliers, and oversee equipment fabrication and testing.
• Construction support: Provide field engineering support during installation, testing, and commissioning.
• Team leadership: Mentor junior Engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Process, Civil, Electrical, Instrumentation).
• Documentation: Prepare technical reports, specifications, and project deliverables for client and regulatory approval.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years in Mechanical Engineering, with at least 5 years in Petrochemical or Oil & Gas Projects.
• Technical skills: Proficiency in piping stress analysis software (CAESAR II), rotating equipment, and tanks.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of materials selection, corrosion control, and mechanical integrity in petrochemical environments.
• Soft skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience in EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) project environments.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and scheduling tools (Primavera, MS Project).
• Strong background in safety and environmental compliance within petrochemical operations.
• Ability to work in multicultural, cross-functional teams and interface with clients.

Skills Required