Senior Mechanical Designer

Our client, a leading fire protection solutions company catering to the EPCM industries, is currently looking at hiring a Fire Systems Design Engineer/ Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their growing team in Centurion, Johannesburg. In this role, you will be responsible for the design of fire protection (detection and suppression) systems.

Minimum Requirements

Tech or B. Eng in Mechanical Engineering
At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
Reading and interpreting of drawings
MS Office (Advanced Excel)
Technical writing
Mine Health and Safety Act Piping systems
Project administration
Valid driver's license and own vehicle

Advantageous Requirements

National Higher Diploma in Fire Technology
Member of Professional Body - Engineering Council of SA/ Institute of Fire Engineers
Use of hydraulic simulation software (Pipe flow or similar)
Use of drawing programs (AutoCAD, Inventor or similar)
Use of Visio
Knowledge of relevant codes and standards:
NFPA
FM
SANS
ASIB
Client Fire Standards (Anglo, Eskom, etc)

Main Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited

Technical Support

Provide technical support for internal departments on various projects
Provide technical support to clients as and when required
Provide field support as and when required
Provide commissioning support

Sales and Tender Office Support

Conduct site visits as and when required
Attend tender clarification meetings as and when required
Generate preliminary designs and BOM's
Liaise with client to determine and discuss needs and requirements
Conduct risk assessment for quotation

Design

Conduct risk assessment and determine scope definition
Apply codes / standards / specifications to ensure systems and products are aligned to accepted fire protection standards and legislation
Review existing client documentation to provide solutions.
Generate the following documentation for projects according to project requirements:
Preliminary and/or detailed designs
Calculations
BOM
Reporting
OEM Manuals
Liaise with drawing office to provide instruction and guidance as and when required
Advise client on legal requirements and standards of fire detection and suppression systems on an ongoing basis
File and store relevant documentation

Continuous Improvement

Design standard company offerings
Generate, maintain and update relevant internal tools, templates and documentation
Ensure products and services are up to date and relevant with latest trends and technologies
Provide continuous training to relevant stakeholders
Maintain relevant accreditations
Provide ongoing mentoring and coaching to team members

Suitable individuals are encouraged to reply to this ad or send their updated CV directly to [Email Address Removed] for immediate consideration

Desired Skills