Senior Mechanical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa John Wood Group Full time
{"Responsibilities": "Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement mechanical designs that meet project requirements and company objectives, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
  • Contribute to a safe working environment by adhering to and promoting WOOD Health, Safety and Environmental HSE policies, manuals, and procedures.
  • Prepare and review technical specifications, contract specifications, calculations, reports, design criteria, tender documentation, installation contract documents, and other project-related documents.
  • Lead engineering teams and provide guidance on design engineering standards and best practices.
  • Maintain and update project filing systems, ensuring accurate and accessible documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs support construction methods and plant maintenance and operations.
  • Adhere to design engineering standards and review design documents and drawings from various disciplines.
  • Verify vendor documentation for compliance with project specifications.
  • Estimate, control, and review design scope changes, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
  • Participate in factory acceptance tests and provide input on vendor test documentation.
  • Communicate with clients to ensure design meets agreed requirements.
  • Collaborate with site construction staff to resolve engineering design issues.
  • Prepare project close-out reports comparing design and procurement budgets.
  • Facilitate regular design group meetings within project contexts.
  • Provide timely reports on discussions and progress.
  • Allocate work and support discipline engineers and designers on projects.
  • Contribute to progress reports, highlighting achievements and issues.
  • Provide input on proposals and man-hour estimates.
  • Collaborate with consultants, disciplines, and Project/Study Managers to ensure client objectives are met.
  • Ensure compliance and take initiative on safety and environmental issues.
Qualifications:
  • BSc, BEng, or B. Tech or National Diploma with a minimum of 10 years' experience.
  • ECSA registered.
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years Mechanical design experience in the mining and minerals processing area.
  • Well-developed computer skills and knowledge of word, databases, spreadsheets, and discipline-related application software.
  • Site experience – construction and commissioning.
  • Slurry pumping experience.
  • Materials handling experience.
  • Mechanical package experience.
Personal Attributes:
  • Good verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Good organizational, administration, and time management skills.
  • A proactive attitude.
  • Personal integrity and trustworthiness.
  • A common-sense approach to everyday life.
  • A willingness to treat all people with respect, integrity, and consistency.
  • High levels of initiative and "get up and go" to manage own workflow to meet objectives.
  • A capacity for persistence, resilience, and patience in a sometimes-challenging environment.
  • An appreciation of the value of teamwork and willingness to work as part of a team.
Company Overview:

WOOD is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects, and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.


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