Business Developer: Process Heat Energy Efficiency
First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 2026.
M-Tech Industrial is looking for a commercially minded engineer to join our EBS business unit as a Business Developer specialising in Process Heat and Energy Efficiency. EBS improves the performance of thermal and hydraulic processes through innovative engineering solutions, identifying industrial processes that use significant energy to generate process heat and implementing proven technologies that reduce energy consumption, improve efficiency, and deliver measurable cost savings.
The successful candidate will identify, qualify, and develop these opportunities into contracted projects. This is an engineer-who-sells role that requires understanding clients’ thermal processes, identifying potential energy savings, developing credible preliminary technical and financial estimates, and guiding opportunities through the sales process from initial engagement to a signed contract.
Duties & Responsibilities-
Identify and develop new business opportunities within mining and industrial markets.
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Assess industrial processes to identify energy-saving and heat recovery opportunities.
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Conduct site visits and develop preliminary technical solutions.
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Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare feasibility studies, proposals and business cases.
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Manage the sales process from initial engagement to contract signing.
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Build strong client relationships and expand existing accounts.
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Maintain the sales pipeline and identify opportunities in new markets.
- BEng, BSc Eng or BTech in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent engineering qualification with a strong thermal focus.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in thermal or process engineering, energy services, or technical sales of industrial equipment or solutions.
- Practical experience with process heat systems such as boilers, steam, hot water, heat exchangers, heat pumps or heat recovery.
- Experience in the mining industry or one of the target industries.
- Valid South African driver's licence and willingness to travel.
- Professional registration with ECSA as Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng.
- CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional).
- CEM (Certified Energy Manager).
- Experience with Flownex SE or similar thermal simulation tools.
- Knowledge of the Section 12L energy efficiency tax incentive and SANEDI processes.
- Experience with energy performance contracts, ESCO, BOOT or shared savings models.
- Exposure to gold processing, particularly elution, carbon regeneration and electrowinning.
Interested in this opportunity? Please submit your CV and relevant qualifications to [email protected] for consideration. We look forward to receiving your application and engaging with you.