Engineering Test Centre Specialist

1 week ago

Kenton on Sea, South Africa Tych Business Solutions Full time

Job Description and Responsibilities
- Design and install new plant concepts by following engineering principles, creating 3D and 2D CAD models, raising enquiry requests, conducting site meetings and selecting preferred suppliers.
- Running, monitoring and reporting on installation commissioning and report final sign-off to Management.
- Carry out maintenance on existing plant and equipment by following a preventative maintenance system.
- Procure the required components and equipment from external suppliers in accordance with the standard company purchasing system.
- Analyse failed plant and equipment for reasons for failure and recommend and implement new processes and procedures in order to prevent such failures from reoccurring.
- Provide input into Financial Planning Rounds for CAPEX expenditure.
- Comply with and implement the statutory legal, safety and environmental requirements as applicable to the engineering test facility.
- Review power and water usage of the facility, and provide input into methods, processes and procedures to reduce water and energy consumption.
- Implement and co-ordinate the annual IS09001 calibration and certification activities for the engineering test facility.
- Keep the facilities up to current company Group standards.
- Maintenance detailed record of the facility by means of drawing records, CAD models and equipment documentation.
- Train fellow engineers in the use and operation of the engineering test facility.

Education and Experience

ESSENTIAL:

- Have a minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- At least 5 years’ experience in the development and maintenance of facilities, control systems and equipment.
- A minimum of 3 years as a Senior Engineer performing design and Test engineering functions.

Skills, Attributes & Other requirements
- In-depth knowledge of general mechanical engineering concepts with specific focus on Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning systems, mechanical equipment design and fabrication, heat transfer, instrumentation systems, software control and electrical power systems.
- Insight and knowledge into technical engineering concepts.
- Specialized computer literacy with specific reference to 3D-CAD competence.
- Excellent report writing and presentation ability.
- Human relations (negotiation and patience).
- Innovation when faced with resource limitations.
- Knowledge of corporate procurement and Capex approval systems.
- Ability to solve complex mechanical engineering problems.
- Ability to plan and execute projects.
- Ability to identify risks, analyse them and setup planning to minimize risk.
- Ability to monitor, follow-up the project progress, to identify major project issues, and to escalate when necessary.

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