Mechanical Design Engineer (Materials Handling)

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the petrochemical plant in Rustenburg. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Rustenburg; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Start date: as soon as possible for the right person.

• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Hold the GMR 2.1 appointment and keep machinery safety legal on site
• Prepare the maintenance budget and report monthly on spend
• Run vibration, thermography and oil analysis programmes on critical equipment
• Design conveyors, chutes and structures in SolidWorks or Inventor
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes

• Registered with ECSA as Pr Eng, Pr Tech Eng or Candidate, depending on level
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Able to manage contractors and budgets
• Code 08 licence for site visits
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles

• Project management certificate
• Government Certificate of Competency (Mechanical, Factories)
• Finite element analysis skills

• Performance bonus tied to plant availability
• Study support for postgraduate courses
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• ECSA registration fees and CPD paid

• Keep the CV to three pages. Link to a short portfolio of designs rather than attaching large files.
• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.