Top engineering firm seeks piping engineer. Design pipes for watertube boilers.

Non-Negotiables (We will check)

• Must have 3 -5 years experience either with BS806, BSEN13480, ASME B31.1 including stress analysis using Caesar II. Or equivalent experience.
• Experience with class III piping systems in accordance with the PER and SANS 347. Or equivalent experience.
• Power plant piping or industrial steam piping experience required.
• The candidate must preferably be ECSA registered (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng). If not they must be working towards Professional registration.

What the person must be able to do:

This role is in the South African power generation industry. All duties would take place in this context.

Design, maintenance engineering and rehabilitation engineering of the following typical systems:

• Water piping systems that feed Watertube boilers
• Water piping systems inside the Watertube boiler. These are high intensity steam pipes. High pressure and high heat.
• PF Piping
• Miscellaneous air, oil and water piping
• Boiler vessels and tanks

Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months):

• Take a leading role in the piping design side of significant power station projects. this includes:
  • Accurate and error-free calculations. Approval of calculations
  • Creating functional and practical designs. Includes execution issues such as procurement, manufacture, construction, commissioning and operation.
  • Guiding and mentoring juniors. Management of the Design team.

Background work experience

• Strong preference for Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist. If not must be about to register with ECSA.
• 3-5 years piping design experience in high pressure/heat environments (Class III). More experience is strongly advantageous.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc, BEng or BTech)
• Proven track record in piping design (we will check references)
• Strong interpersonal skills

Type of Person

Qualify In

• Action orientated
• Analytical thinker
• Detail driven
• Innovator
• Meticulous
• Strong leadership skills – Leads as a member of the team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Natural coach and mentor
• Strong project management and facilitation skills
• Success orientated

Qualify Out

• Abrasive
• Emotionally cold
• Focuses on numbers and forgets about people
• Introverted – Not a people person
• Wants to be spoon fed
• Lethargic
• Confined to Analysis-Paralysis

Personality Summary:

• Moderate Driver – Results Orientated Go-getter. Strategic thinker.
• Moderate to High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.
• Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.
• Advantageous – Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices.

Benefits of this Role:

• Leading multinational engineering firm
• Make a difference – help us build a better electricity supply for South Africa
• Lead, mentor and build a strong design team

Reports to: Lead Engineer

Direct Reports: Design engineers, Junior Design Engineers, Technicians, Drawing Office and Trainees as assigned per project requirements.

Location: Johannesburg East Rand

Salary: Market Related. In the Range of R40K to R60K per month. More senior candidates can also apply. Negotiable for exceptional candidates.

Type: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Reference: DT 124

Jobs like this don’t come around that often, so make sure you apply now.

Call Dave Lucas at 011 655 7391

Email: j124 @ dawningtruth.co.za  (Please email your CV before calling us.)