Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 16-12-2015 1:00:03 AM
14-01-2016 1:00:03 AM

An Engineering Company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer 10 years plus Bulk Materials Handling experience in relevant heavy industries Design, specifying, commissioning and operating as appropriate: o Large drive systems, overland conveyors and conveyor design software o Large mobile BMH machines, including Stackers, Reclaimers and Shiploaders o Crushing and Screening equipment o Port Facilities and Logistics • Experience in all stages of engineering - from concept studies to detailed design, installation and commissioning • Presentation skills • Analytical and design skills • Understanding and appreciation of safety and quality aspects of design Essential Requirements: • Materials handling experience in relevant heavy industries, particularly mining and metals extraction • Conveyor software experience - rigid body analysis • Eligibility for ECSA membership • Engineering degree from a recognized tertiary institution • Implementing detail design projects, carrying out engineering calculations for bulk materials handling plant and review of detail designs and engineering calculations • Willing to travel for short term assignments/site visits - overseas and within South Africa • Share responsibility for development of BMH expertise within The Company • Materials handling experience - both in design office and on site is desirable. Experience with the design and/or operation of a port import/export facility is also desirable. Job Specification Main Functions of the Role • Participate in BMH Design teams for local and overseas based projects throughout all phases of development - from concept to detail • Implement detail design projects including calculations for conveyors, belt feeders, bins and hoppers and other bulk materials handling equipment • Participate in site based project activities - from initial site visits to installation and commissioning • Responsibility for safe design, quality, time and costs on assigned tasks - using established company systems and procedures • Active involvement in The Company's BMH global community of practice and technical forums • Promote business improvement through tools and systems • Participate in the evaluation of new BMH technology and equipment • Maintain high level of knowledge of professional and technical BMH developments • Undertake short term assignments in other offices

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