Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Initiate, manage and if required supervise mechanical engineering project requirements. 
• Perform mechanical engineering services such as: - participate in relevant meetings, prepare progress reports and follow required checking procedures. 
• Ensure the project scope is clear and that changes comply with project change management processes. 
• Provide assistance and advice during procurement, construction and commissioning activities. For example, write requisitions, conduct technical bid evaluations and write purchase orders. 
• If required, act as the mechanical engineering Lead on specific projects. 
• If responsible for a team:
• Outline project requirements including actively promoting workshare, where appropriate, assign tasks and supervise progress
• Ensure the required services meet JESA Technologies, its customers and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements, on time and within budget.
• Proactively resolve any discrepancies between JESA Technologies and its Customer's requirements.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments and technical innovations in mechanical engineering.
• If required, assist and support junior personnel within the mechanical engineering team.
• Communicate effectively with the mechanical engineering team and project stakeholders, including the Customer.
• Identify issues and problems, develop appropriate solutions, and ask for assistance when required. 

Technical and Industry Experience:

• Highly effective technical and practical engineering skills and ability to consistently deliver quality, accurate and timely work to JESA Technologies and its customers. 
• A sound knowledge of the fundamental requirements of the mechanical engineering, and the basic requirements of other engineering fields. 
• A sound knowledge of applicable local and international standards and statutory and regulatory requirements. 
• Competent use of mechanical engineering specific software. 
• Competent use of relevant software such as MS Office Suite. 
• Substantial technical land practical experience in mechanical engineering in the same or similar industry including experience in working in multi-disciplinary projects and teams. 

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training 

Required: 

• A recognized and relevant engineering degree. 
• 8+ years experience in mechanical engineering project work.

Preferred: 

Chartered Professional Engineer (PE) status