Mechanical Engineering Technologist (Projects)

Design it, build it, fix it: mechanical engineering work at the food and beverage factory in Prospecton. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a food and beverage factory on the Prospecton side of KwaZulu-Natal.

• Sign off modifications and keep drawings and records current
• Manage shutdowns: planning, spares, contractors and safe restart
• Check pressure vessels for compliance with the Pressure Equipment Regulations and SANS 347
• Write scopes of work and compare contractor quotes
• Plan and track preventive maintenance in the CMMS with the artisans and planners
• Mentor candidate engineers and artisans on technical problems

• Three or more years working as a qualified engineer, in industry or consulting
• BEng or BSc Eng in Mechanical Engineering, or a BTech or Advanced Diploma for technologist roles
• Confident with 3D CAD software and engineering calculations
• Code 08 licence for site visits

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

• Company laptop and CAD licences
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions
• Study support for postgraduate courses
• Performance bonus tied to plant availability

• Show results in numbers: downtime cut by a percentage, savings in rand, or a project delivered on budget.
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