MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
BSc/BEng Mechanical Engineering Degree with 8 years post qualification work experience
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience managing projects.
Must understand steel cost estimations and project costing
Knowledge of technical ceramics and wear plate applications (added advantage)
Process plant experience and equipment knowledge
Materials handling knowledge and material properties
Must be able to calculate drives and drive ratios
Calculation of chute and hopper capacities and flow velocities
Must understand hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Must be able to do basic structural designs, evaluations and strength of materials
Good understanding of design drawings
Understand pumps and pressures as well as pipe sizes and pressure ratings
Knowledge of power plants (Eskom, added advantage)
Having a knowledge of gas firing and burners would be advantageous
Plant maintenance and maintenance planning
People skills essential
Able to lead a technical team to solve complex problems (e.g. multidisciplinary challenges)
Ensure deliverables meet applicable standards
Development of company specific standards