Senior Engineer, Mechanical – South Africa

Senior Engineer, Mechanical (Rotating Machinery) will be responsible for the overall management of the lifecycle mechanical integrity of the assets across the cluster through the regular review of OEM’s requirements, operating regime/strategy, maintenance programs, remaining life. Put in place programs in order to optimize the long-term safety, reliability and efficiency of the asset with an added focus on Rotating machinery. The role will be that of technical Subject Matter Expert on Rotating Machinery, proficient in components like gas and steam turbines, motors, compressors, fans, and pumps, along with associated systems.

Design, development and installation related

• Lead activities from O&M side related to the implementation of any modification, including the activities related to the design, development, manufacturing and installation of any new or modified Rotating Machinery and Mechanical Systems.
• Develop necessary specifications for Rotating Machinery and Mechanical Systems.
• Contribute in the bid/evaluation processes including preparation of bid documents, completion of technical evaluations for proposals and providing recommendations for selection.
• Support the design review of new projects within the company and specific areas of expertise.
• Ensures proposed plant design meets OTS, O&M contract obligations, and PPA (off taker) specification adhering to applicable international technical regulations and standards and recommend required design modifications to meet standards and specifications.
• Ensure that the proposed design and specification of the equipment in design are capable to meet the desired life of the project, in case of any concerns new solutions for life enhance or necessary mitigations are to be proposed.
• Review HAZOP & HAZID analysis from EPC contractor and perform the same, if necessary.
• Ensure that all plant documentation for design and as built information / drawings are managed through a proper document management system tool.
• Review and manage to implementation, the related items of the Reliability of Supply (ROS) program to ensure full compliance within the agreed timelines.
• Review risk registers routinely and ensure participation in developing risks and mitigation plans.

Maintenance Management

• Monitor and update the Rotating Machinery and Mechanical Systems preventive and corrective maintenance and overhauling work activities to ensure safe and efficient application of procedures and implementation of optimal Mechanical maintenance.
• Develop and coordinate CBM strategy for all assets within the cluster, through procedures and processes and by equipping the site teams with the necessary tools, support and knowledge.
• Continuous improvement of Rotating Machinery and Mechanical Systems Maintenance Procedures/ programs to ensure high level of reliability and resource efficiency within the business, identification of new actions as outcome of RCAs or fleet experience.
• Lead the management and analysis of Vibration, Oil and Lubrication analysis, Ultrasound, Ultrasonic testing, Radiographic, Boroscopy, and Thermographic data, as well as other condition monitoring parameters, for Rotating Machinery as well as associated systems, and provide diagnosis using the appropriate diagnostic software tools
• Ensure that all documentation is completed in SAP correctly such as the Log, outlining the fault, method of repair and the time, labor and materials used in order to support timely availability of information.
• Monitor and support on the response to all emergency breakdowns to ensure plant availability, thereby minimizing downtime and possibility of liquidity damages.
• Develop and promote a condition based preventive maintenance culture on day to day basis by