Qualifications:i. Bachelors Degree / Diploma in mechanical or process engineering.ii. Pr. Eng. / Pr. Tech would be advantageous.iii. Relevant post graduate qualifications albeit technical, management or businessrelated would be advantageous.b. Experience:i. Minimum 5 years experience in mechanical and piping engineering andpackage management within the construction and engineering environment.ii. Exposure to process plant design.iii. Experience in contract management, engineering, costing/cost control, HAZOP,SHERQC and multi-disciplinary construction of process plants.c. Knowledge required:i. Development of mechanical equipment specifications, data sheets and designcriteria, preferentially in the smelter, material / product handling and utilities /services environments.ii. Development of flow sheets (PFD), piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID),equipment lists and technical descriptions.iii. Proficient in the basic application of fluid dynamics.iv. Basic understanding of project scheduling.v. Strong technical drawing review skills, both 2D and 3D.vi. Industry Codes and Standards for piping design in South Africa and abroad.vii. Pricing, tendering and budgeting principles.viii. Knowledge of Health and Safety rules and regulations (Occupational Health andSafety Act, and Mines Health and Safety Act).d. Skills:i. Multi-discipline interfacing in a project environment.ii. Ability to understand impacts of design on construction activities and activelymanage the design to assist and reduce construction costs and timelines.iii. Fundamental understanding of 3D modelling and intelligent P&ID modules,model integration and collaboration, and how these are applied in the BuildingInformation Modelling (BIM) process.iv. Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, etc.v. Ability to interact with design teams remotely, via electronic communicationplatforms such Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc.vi. Strong 3D and spatial awareness and visualisation abilities.vii. Detailed analytical skills to measure, audit, investigate, solve problems, presentideas and negotiate.viii. Ability to use time productively, maximise efficiency and meet challenging workgoals.ix. Analytical thinker with ability to examine issues from multiple viewpoints.x. An ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.xi. Accuracy and attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.xii. Able to work under minimal supervision.xiii. Exceptional people skills, punctuality and forward planning.xiv. Sound written and verbal communication skills for submission of managementreports, planning and progress meetings.xv. Must possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold thecompany values.xvi. Willingness to travel locally and abroad.6. DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIESa. Projectsi. Performs and manages mechanical & piping engineering projects, whichinclude but are not limited to, engineering calculations, design and analysis,drawing review and strong technical presence during the fabrication andconstruction phase of a project.ii. Contributes in the project planning and set up to ensure project execution isinclusive of the complete discipline scope of work.iii. Advises on cost estimates for proposals and contracts in conjunction with theProject Director or Project Managers.iv. Prepares and is responsible for the necessary mechanical & pipingengineering design and specification and ensures the design is communicatedaccurately for estimating and project execution.v. Management and distribution of equipment drawings for the project and siteactivities as required.vi. Provides project teams with the relevant engineering input when required,including assistance with the interpretation of the design drawings andinstallation of the required equipment.vii. Performs the relevant inspections and witness testing when required oncomponents as required by the Quality Control Plan.viii. Performs field supervision of the relevant construction and commissioningwhen required.ix. Reports on progress in conjunction with the project team, and takes thenecessary remedial action where necessary.x. Ensures project contracts, specifications, standards, lists and bills of quantitymeet the project requirements and constantly keeps such documentsupdated throughout the project.xi. Travels to construction sites to perform inspections to confirm the design isadhered to.b. Cost management and budget controlI. Ensure cost control with respect to mechanical & piping design andsubcontractor management.II. Actively investigate cost saving opportunities.c. Planning and programming of the projectI. Liaise with the project planner to continuously monitor project schedules as wellas re-planning to achieve new targets.II. Ensure sub-contractors and fabricators manage and maintain contractualtimelines to minimise project delays and ensure successful projects.d. Safety ManagementI. Ensure designs comply with the relevant legislations and legal requirements.e. Project risk controlI. Ensure formal record keeping and implementation of project decision lists.II. Ensure formal record keeping and implementation of lessons learned.