Thermal Engineer

Requisition ID: 102798

Job Category: Energy; Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

Hatch is seeking talented engineers who are passionate about thermal power, industrial energy systems, and the energy transition. We are looking for engineers with a minimum of five years of relevant experience who are interested in joining a dynamic multidisciplinary team delivering projects across the full asset lifecycle.

This opportunity is intentionally broad and open-ended to attract individuals with diverse thermal energy backgrounds. Whether your experience has been in feasibility studies, concept development, detailed engineering, commissioning, power plant operations, maintenance, technical advisory, owner’s engineering, technical audits, due diligence, performance improvement, or asset management, we would like to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in thermal power generation, industrial energy systems, or related industries.
• Experience with concept studies, feasibility studies, detailed design, operations, maintenance, commissioning, or technical support activities.
• Exposure to gas-fired power plants would be highly advantageous, although experience from other thermal technologies is also welcomed.
• Strong technical problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Technical Areas of Interest

• Gas systems and fuel infrastructure
• Steam generation, steam cycle and condensate systems
• Waste heat recovery systems and HRSGs
• Combined Heat and Power (CHP) and cogeneration
• Boilers, pressure systems and thermal equipment
• Plant performance, reliability and maintenance practices
• Energy recovery, efficiency and optimisation
• Balance of plant systems and utilities
• Industrial decarbonisation and energy transition initiatives

Typical Projects

• Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power plants
• Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) power plants
• Coal-fired power stations
• Bioenergy and biomass facilities
• Waste-to-Energy developments
• Geothermal energy projects
• Industrial utility and steam systems
• Energy recovery and waste heat utilisation projects
• Thermal storage and integrated energy solutions
• Power and industrial decarbonisation projects

Potential Responsibilities

• Concept, prefeasibility and feasibility studies
• Technology assessments and option evaluations
• Technical due diligence and lender support assignments
• Independent engineering and owner’s engineering services
• Technical audits and asset health reviews
• Operations support and maintenance strategy reviews
• Performance testing and optimisation studies
• Detailed engineering and project delivery support
• Business development and client engagement activities

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you?

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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