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 calculationsCreating 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. . Negotiable for exceptional candidates.
Type: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Reference: DT 124
