Engineering Test Centre Specialist - Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Profile Personnel

Description

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Design and install new plant concepts by following engineering principles, creating 3D and 2D CAD models, raising enquiry requests, conducting site meetings and selecting preferred suppliers.

Running, monitoring and reporting on installation commissioning and report final sign-off to
Management.
Carry out maintenance on existing plant and equipment by following a preventative maintenance system.
Procure the required components and equipment from external suppliers in accordance with the standard company purchasing system.

Analyse failed plant and equipment for reasons for failure, and recommend and implement new processes and procedures in order to prevent such failures from reoccurring.

Provide input into Financial Planning Rounds for CAPEX expenditure.
Comply with and implement the statutory legal, safety and environmental requirements as applicable to the engineering test facility.

Review power and water usage of the facility, and provide input into methods, processes and procedures to reduce water and energy consumption.

Implement and co-ordinate the annual IS09001 calibration and certification activities for the
engineering test facility.
Keep the faculties up to current company Group standards.
Maintain a detailed record of the facility by means of drawing records, CAD models and equipment documentation.
Train fellow engineers in the use and operation of the engineering test facility.


Education and Experience:
Have a minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years' experience in the development and maintenance of facilities, control systems and equipment.
A minimum of 3 years as a Senior Engineer performing design and Test engineering functions.


Skills, Attributes & Other requirements:
In-depth knowledge of general mechanical engineering concepts with specific focus on

Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning systems, mechanical equipment design and fabrication, heat transfer, instrumentation systems, software control and electrical power systems.

Insight and knowledge into technical engineering concepts.
Specialized computer literacy with specific reference to 3D-CAD competence.
Excellent report writing and presentation ability.
Human relations (negotiation and patience).
Innovation when faced with resource limitations.
Knowledge of corporate procurement and Capex approval systems.
Ability to solve complex mechanical engineering problems.
Ability to plan and execute projects.
Ability to identify risks, analyse them and setup planning to minimize risk.
Ability to monitor, follow-up the project progress, to identify major project issues, and to escalate when necessary

Please forward CV and ALL supporting documentation to,
caree-. Should you not hear from Profile Personnel within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful for the vacancy. Please note all applications will automatically be added to our database for future vacancies.