Engineer

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description


The role:IHC SA is currently seeking to secure the services of a Mechanical Design Engineer in our Cape Town office. The Mechanical Design Engineerxe2x80x99s primary responsibility is the engineering design of bespoke mining equipment solutions and installations. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working within a design team to deliver the required project outcomes and achieve Customer satisfaction, within specified time, cost and quality constraints associated with projects allocated to him/her. In this regard, innovation and sound thinking based on experience are required. An accomplished skill level in 3D and 2D draughting is essential with a good understanding of strength of materials.We offer:IHC South Africa offers you a challenging full-time, permanent contract, with a flexible working arrangement and a competitive market related remuneration where technology is placed at the forefront of todayxe2x80x99s possibilities. You will work in an organisation that is developing at full speed, where your qualities and talents are valued, and where you will have every opportunity to develop further.
You will be responsible for:

  • Assist with the compilation of tenders/quotations/proposals;
  • Carry out the development of specifications and reports including design basis documents, functional and technical specifications and design reports;
  • Carry out calculations and FEM analyses;
  • Carry out and participate in concept identification, development and trade-off processes;
  • Carry out basic design and modelling activities;
  • Carry out detail design process;
  • Participate in the planning and execution of Design Reviews;
  • Provide engineering support and assistance to the project team during project fabrication, implementation and commissioning;
  • Develop and manage project risks and mitigation plans as approved by the Project Manager;
  • Conduct checking of own work as well as those of others;
  • Ensure compliance with relevant rules and regulations, including Class Society and SHEQ; and
  • Ensure compliance with the configuration management system.
Job requirements - Qualifications & Competencies:To be eligible for this role, you must have/be/be able to:
  • B-Tech / B. Sc / B. Eng degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering;
  • Registered or eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA;
  • Knowledge base and experience within the Mining, Oil and Gas, Mineral Processing or Heavy Engineering sectors;
5 years technical design experience; * Proven verbal and written communication skills;
  • Good organisational skills;
  • Ability to perform under pressure;
  • High attention to detail;
  • Willingness to work demanding schedule and flexible hours, including after hours, in order to meet the required schedule;
  • Willingness to travel;
  • Operate as part of a team;
  • Disciplined xe2x80x93 work with limited supervision;
  • Self-motivated, organized and results driven;
  • Computer literacy (Word, Excel, MS Project.);
  • Computer Aided Design literacy (AutoCAD / Solidworks / Inventor); and
  • Own transportation.
Our offer:Royal IHC offers you a challenging job within a successful and dynamic company with a reputation for being a worldwide leader in technological innovation. In addition, we offer you a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.About IHC:Royal IHC (IHC) is the global market leader in the construction of specialized ships for wet mining and dredging activities, and an important player in the field of complex custom-built offshore ships. However, we do not stop there. For every ship, we also develop advanced equipment that is integrated seamlessly. In addition, we offer life-cycle support to our customers, which is available worldwide and for the lifetime of our products. If you look at our customer base, you will find prominent dredging companies, oil and gas conglomerates, offshore contractors and national governments. With offices worldwide, IHC has an international orientation. Today we have 3,000 colleagues working in various locations across The Netherlands and overseas.Interested?Are you interested in the position and do you recognise yourself in the job description? Please respond directly. For more information about Royal IHC, the vacancy and the application process, please visit www.royalihc.com or call the Recruitment department on +31 (0)88-015 4444.Royal IHC does not approve of commercial, contractor and/or agency acquisition or commercial use of this advertisement. Proposing candidates without invitation is not appreciated and will not be considered by IHC.

Royal IHC

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1400614
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned