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As part of our strategic business expansion, we are looking for dedicated, skilled, and motivated individuals who take pride in working with us. We are committed to fostering and maintaining diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.\nKEY ROLE:\nWe are strengthening our mechanical offering by appointing a Mechanical Engineer specialising in Industrial Utilities and Refrigeration. The ideal candidate will hold a B.Eng., B.Sc. Eng. Or B.Tech. Eng. Degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering and have three or more years of relevant consulting engineering experience, preferably involving industrial, manufacturing, food and beverage, cold-chain, clean-room or process facilities.\nThe role will focus predominantly on the planning, design, specification, procurement support, construction monitoring and commissioning of Industrial utility and Refrigeration systems. Experience in HVAC, medical gases, wet services/public health, fuel systems, fire engineering services and vertical transportation will be advantageous\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nTechnical Expertise:\nPossess a high level of technical proficiency in the design of industrial utility and refrigeration systems.\nCapable of managing projects from inception to closeout, with the ability to work independently. Guidance from a senior engineer will be provided for complex or high-value projects.\nUndertake the planning, design, specification and integration of industrial utility systems, including:Steam generation, distribution, pressure reduction and condensate recovery\n\nHot-water and cold-water generation and distribution\n\nChilled-water and cooling-water systems\n\nCompressed-air systems, including high- and low-pressure applications\n\nProcess manufacturing gas utilities such as nitrogen (normal and high purity), and helium\n\nIndustrial refrigeration systems, including natural refrigerants such as ammonia, CO2, propane, etc. and synthetic refrigerants\n\nCascade and multi-stage refrigeration systems\n\nCO₂ refrigeration, recovery, liquefaction and storage systems\n\nProcess heating and cooling systems\n\nIndustrial and specialist ventilation systems\n\nSpecialist piping and fluid-flow systems\n\nUtility metering, monitoring and energy-recovery systems\n\nSpecify appropriate thermal 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equipment layouts\n\nPiping layouts, routing and support requirements\n\nInterface schedules and tie-in schedules\n\nContractor commissioning documentation\n\nPerform engineering calculations relating to:\nHeat and mass balances\n\nRefrigeration loads\n\nThermodynamic cycles\n\nPipe sizing and pressure-drop analysis\n\nPump, fan and compressor selection\n\nSteam and condensate system sizing\n\nHydraulic and fluid-flow network analysis\n\nEquipment capacity and redundancy requirements\n\nThermal insulation requirements\n\nEnergy use, heat recovery and system efficiency, system energy modelling\n\nSpecify and evaluate specialist equipment such as boilers, chillers, cooling towers, refrigeration compressors, condensers, evaporators, pumps, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, air compressors, dryers, receivers and water-treatment equipment.\nDevelop refrigeration plant process descriptions and control requirements for translation into control and automation programmes.\nCoordinate mechanical utility systems with process, electrical, controls and instrumentation, structural, civil, architectural and fire-engineering disciplines.\nUnderstanding of pressure systems, pressure vessels and associated safety requirements \nFamiliarity with hazardous-area requirements, where applicable \nKnowledge of refrigerant safety, ammonia safety and refrigerant environmental requirements \nExperience with utility consumption analysis and energy optimisation \nAbility to carry out technical bid evaluations and vendor-document reviews \nUnderstanding of control valves, instrumentation, isolation philosophy and plant control interfaces \nKnowledge of equipment duty/standby philosophy, resilience and redundancy \nFamiliarity with commissioning plans, test procedures and performance verification \nKnowledge of pipe materials, piping classes, valves, fittings, insulation and corrosion protection \nAbility to conduct or contribute to plant surveys, utility audits and capacity assessments\nApply relevant South African and international standards, statutory requirements and recognised industry codes to industrial utility and refrigeration designs.\nParticipate in HAZOP, design-risk, constructability and operability reviews where applicable.\nUndertake site inspections, condition assessments, commissioning, performance testing, troubleshooting and optimisation of industrial utility and refrigeration systems.\nReview contractor drawings, technical submissions, method statements, commissioning procedures & results, and operation and maintenance documentation.\nEnsure that designs consider maintainability, operability, reliability, energy efficiency, lifecycle cost and safe access.\nDigital Capability\nSkilled in engineering calculation and modelling tools applicable to industrial utilities, refrigeration, thermodynamics, fluid flow and heat transfer.\nProficient in the preparation and coordination of PFDs, P&IDs, plant layouts, piping layouts and mechanical services models.\nCompetent in AutoCADand familiar with Revit, Navisworks, Autodesk Construction Cloud and other approved digital-delivery platforms.\nExperience with pipe-network, hydraulic, thermal or process-simulation software will be advantageous.\nExperience with refrigeration-selection software and manufacturer equipment-selection tools will be advantageous.\nExperience with HVAC load-calculation software, ventilation design, psychrometric analysis and HVAC modelling tools will be advantageous.\nProficiency in Microsoft Excel for engineering calculations, equipment schedules, utility balances and technical evaluations.\nDemonstrates digital literacy and effectively applies technology, data and digital-engineering tools relevant to industrial utility and refrigeration design.\nApplies BIM principles and supports multidisciplinary model coordination, clash detection and digital information management.\nUses digital tools and data to improve project delivery, collaboration, quality, efficiency and client outcomes.\nMaintains high standards of digital information management and data quality in accordance with company digital-governance requirements.\nContinuously develops digital capability and contributes to a culture of innovation, automation and improvement\nClient Care & Marketing:\n\nBuild and maintain strong client relationships, earning respect and trust.\nUnderstand clients’ needs and deliver tailored solutions.\nAn established client base is advantageous.\nTime & Team Management:\nDemonstrate strong leadership in communication, resource management, and teamwork.\nAbility to work unsupervised, managing time, quality, and effort to deliver high-quality results within time and cost constraints.\nProject & Financial Management:\nHandle project scoping, scope monitoring, and cost control related to mechanical systems.\nProficient in preparing tender documentation and managing the tender process.\nCompetent in the formulation of Bills of Quantities (BOQs).\nOversee contractor and contract management within the mechanical discipline.\nCritical Thinking & Problem Solving:\nApply logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.\nMake sound judgments and decisions using both deductive and inductive reasoning.\nUse scientific principles to solve complex engineering problems.\nAble to research new technologies and apply sound engineering judgement to implement.\nCommunication Skills:\nEffectively convey information, both written and oral.\nPossess excellent communication and technical report-writing skills.\nQuality Assurance & Site Supervision:\nEnsure quality control (QA/QC) throughout project stages.\nProvide site supervision and monitor construction processes.\nTroubleshoot issues on existing installations.\nHEALTH AND SAFETY:\nRole model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you\nContributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm\nEmbracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times, whether in the office environment, on construction sites or in the general environment.\nQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED\nMust have a B.Eng., B.Sc. 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Eng. degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering.\n\nMust have a minimum of three years’ post-graduate experience in consulting engineering, industrial projects, process facilities or a related engineering environment.\n\nMust have relevant design and construction-monitoring experience in industrial utility and/or refrigeration systems.\n\nExperience should include three or more of the following:\nIndustrial refrigeration systems\nAmmonia refrigeration\nCommercial refrigeration\nCold-storage and refrigerated distribution facilities\nSteam and condensate systems\nCompressed-air systems\nChilled-water and cooling-water systems\nProcess heating and cooling\nSpecialist piping and fluid-flow systems\nIndustrial ventilation\n\nMust be able to develop and interpret PFDs and P&IDs.\n\nMust have experience in engineering calculations, equipment selection, technical specifications, tender documentation and construction monitoring.\n\nMust have an understanding of mechanical control 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