Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Engineer)

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Engineer)

Durban, None, South Africa, South Africa — thyssenkrupp Uhde South Africa Pty Ltd

Job details

Type of contract:Full-time, Permanent

Experience level:Professionals

Remote work:Not available

Job field:Engineering & Science

Status:Ongoing recruitment, entry date flexible

Posting date:2026/10/12

Job number:0 RS APA00106

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Your responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer with relevant design house experience to join the Mechanical Engineering Department.

• The successful candidate will be required to fulfil the job as summarised below, but not limited to:

• Interaction with the client and forming part of an owner’s team with the client

• Performing lead engineer role.

• Perform manpower planning and project schedule management for the project mechanical team.

• Preparation of Scope of Work / Works Information for supply of services and management of consultants to deliver to scope, quality and schedule.

• Specification and design of rotating equipment and packaged units

• Preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications

• Participate in PFD and P&ID Reviews, HAZOP & SIL reviews, 3D model and constructability reviews

• Assistance in the preparation of MCFDs

• Proficient in preparation and issuing technical specifications and enquiry documentation to vendors and subsequent review of vendor documentation to ensure design integrity and compliance with specifications.

• Knowledge of the following international design codes and standards is mandatory:

• API 610 / API 682

• API 614 / API 617 / API 618 / API 619 / API 672

• ASME VIII Division 1

• ASME B31.3

• Knowledge of the following international design codes will be an advantage:

• NFPA 20

The scope of this role will require the incumbent to work in a projects based environment covering all phases of project execution (feasibility, concept, basic, detail, construction support and commissioning).

The individual will engage in mechanical design activities related to producing and checking mechanical engineering deliverables.

The individual will be responsible for mechanical deliverables and quality/ technical quality assurance on the project.

Your profile

• The successful candidate must be in possession of a BSc./ BEng. Mechanical Engineering degree with 10 years engineering experience. 15+ years of experience is preferable.
• Experience in contracting environment working on projects in the energy and chemical/ refining / petrochemical industries is required.
• Lead Engineer Experience
• Professional Registration with ECSA is required.
• The candidate must have participated in commissioning and plant start-up.
• The candidate must have refrigerated LPG, cryogenic storage, terminal, marine, EPC and brownfields experience. Strong LPG experience is essential.
• Experience with relevant codes for LPG facilities.

Important to us

Health and Wellness

Health & Safety

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest health & safety standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Pension and Retirement

Pension

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Collaboration and Teamwork

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Professional Development

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and Salary

Compensation & benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Work-Life Balance: we guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative and Innovation

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and Time Off

Vacation and paid time off

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Vacation and paid time off: Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability and Environment

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness. We support sociopolitical initiatives and focus on resource efficiency.

Onboarding and Training

Onboarding

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Onboarding: individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We value diversity

We value diversity. Therefore we welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.

We value diversity. Therefore we welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.