Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Mechanical Engineer » Sub Saharan Africa


Our Client - Provides a specialist, multi-disciplinary engineering consulting and project management services to the mining and heavy industries. They provide innovative, cost-effective solutions that add value to its clients' businesses throughout the project cycle. They require a Mechanical Engineer.
Job Description -
  • Designing and implementing cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and throughput.
  • Developing a project specification with colleagues, often including those from other engineering disciplines;
  • Developing, testing and evaluating theoretical designs.
  • Discussing and solving complex problems with manufacturing departments, sub-contractors, suppliers and customers.
  • Making sure a product can be made again reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating environments.
  • Managing projects using engineering principles and techniques.
  • Planning and designing new production processes.
  • Producing details of specifications and outline designs.
  • Recommending modifications following test results.
  • Using research, analytical, conceptual and planning skills, particularly mathematical modelling and computer-aided design.
  • Considering the implications of issues such as cost, safety and time constraints.
  • Working with other professionals, within and outside the engineering specialism.
  • Monitoring and commissioning plant and systems.
Candidate Requirements -
  • Tertiary qualification at minimum level of “Bachelor” in Engineering or Science for Mechanical engineering or technician.
  • Knowledge of mining and minerals processing, mechanical and piping arrangement techniques.
  • Knowledge of project environment and interface between different engineering disciplines.
EarthStream is a specialist global recruiting business dedicated to the energy, resources & environment sectors that is uniquely positioned to understand the interplay and increasing convergence between these sectors. We specialize exclusively in the energy, resources and environment sectors with our capability in providing staff across a range of technical, engineering, scientific and commercial disciplines. The recruiters in each of our industry specific divisions understand the unique skills and requirements of each vertical sector and where to find the best people in that field. With operations in five continents we have the coverage and experience to service our clients and candidates anywhere in the world. Please quote reference 2172 when applying for this position.
Apply directly for this role by emailing elna.potgieter@earthstreamglobal.com. Alternatively, contact our office by telephone on +27 12 940 5195.

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