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Mechanical Engineer

Omnia (Pty) LTD Free State about 1 month ago
Full-time
Engineering

Overview

Design and implement electrical related equipment and project manage it. All activities, roles and responsibilities are aligned to the world class (manufacturing) philosophy, principles and practices.

Qualifications

Matric (Maths and Science)

BSc Mechanical Engineering

ECSA - PR.Eng. (Will be an advantage)

Experience

6 - 10 years Industrial Experience

Six sigma green belt will be an advantage

Duties

To ensure process safety adherence:

Prevent occupational and process safety incidents by implementing integral safe design principles

Conducting risk assessments for tasks and process deviations

Facilitating Design Reviews, risk assessments and Hazop Studies to minimise risks of new projects

Find root causes and mitigating actions to prevent/eliminate safety incidents

Drive high performance targets with the team:

Process development and mechanical design

Driving focused and continuous improvement

Review expense report and correct deviations

Correct performance deviations

Communicate progress to performance indicators to all levels

Identify process deviations, their root causes and take corrective action

Ensure reliability of processes

Managing costs according to budget

Providing technical support to production facility

Equipment sizing, procurement and Commissioning

Effective project and team management:

Frequent engagement with Production and other relevant stakeholders

Resource & Project Management

Factoring safety risk, maintenance costs, capital expense into plans

Procuring equipment, instrumentation, piping and valves

Testing control loops

Team member in Pre, cold & hot Commissioning

Responsible for BEP and managing EPC for projects

To ensure quality adherence:

Monitor and take corrective action on reliability issues

Ensure projects undertaken are executed to specified standard and with excellence

Excellent & systematic administration:

Proper written communication and interpretation

Preparing papers on Capital expenditure requests detailing financial costs versus benefits for projects

Writing reports, preparing presentations, creating graphs from data (data reporting), Sending emails, running meetings, text, social media savvy

Job Competencies

Knowledge

Familiar / Competent in Microsoft Office

Competent CRS Payroll Solutions

CMMS, Maintenance Software

Core Behavioural Competencies

Decision making

Teamwork

Work standards

Reliability

Motivation of self and others

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Integrity and trust

Communication skills

Planning and organization

Stress tolerance

Initiative

Building relationships

Functional / Technical Competency

Coaching and Mentoring

Facilitation / Meetings

Project Management

Researching

Effective Change Management

Conflict Management

Product Knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Excellent Customer Service

Deadline:5th June,2026