Senior Piping Engineer
Top engineering firm seeks piping engineer. Design pipes for watertube boilers.Non-Negotiables (We will check) Must have 3 -5 years experience either with BS806, BSEN13480, ASME B31.1 including stress analysis using Caesar II. Or equivalent experience.Experience with class III piping systems in accordance with the PER and SANS 347. Or equivalent experience.Power plant piping or industrial steam piping experience required.The candidate must preferably be ECSA registered (Pr Eng or Pr Tech Eng). If not they must be working towards Professional registration. What the person must be able to do:This role is in the South African power generation industry. All duties would take place in this context.Design, maintenance engineering and rehabilitation engineering of the following typical systems: Water piping systems that feed Watertube boilersWater piping systems inside the Watertube boiler. These are high intensity steam pipes. High pressure and high heat.PF PipingMiscellaneous air, oil and water pipingBoiler vessels and tanks Key Job Deliverables (First 6-12 Months): Take a leading role in the piping design side of significant power station projects. this includes: Accurate and error-free calculations. Approval of calculationsCreating functional and practical designs. Includes execution issues such as procurement, manufacture, construction, commissioning and operation.Guiding and mentoring juniors. Management of the Design team. Background work experience Strong preference for Professional Engineer or Professional Technologist. If not must be about to register with ECSA.3-5 years piping design experience in high pressure/heat environments (Class III). More experience is strongly advantageous.Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSc, BEng or BTech)Proven track record in piping design (we will check references)Strong interpersonal skills Type of PersonQualify In Action orientatedAnalytical thinkerDetail drivenInnovatorMeticulousStrong leadership skills – Leads as a member of the teamStrong interpersonal skillsNatural coach and mentorStrong project management and facilitation skillsSuccess orientated Qualify Out AbrasiveEmotionally coldFocuses on numbers and forgets about peopleIntroverted – Not a people personWants to be spoon fedLethargicConfined to Analysis-Paralysis Personality Summary: Moderate Driver – Results Orientated Go-getter. Strategic thinker.Moderate to High Analytical – Strong with analysis, metrics, data and fact based decision making.Moderate Expressive – People person, natural leader.Advantageous – Moderate Administrative – Good with procedures, processes and best practices. Benefits of this Role: Leading multinational engineering firmMake a difference – help us build a better electricity supply for South AfricaLead, mentor and build a strong design team Reports to: Lead EngineerDirect Reports: Design engineers, Junior Design Engineers, Technicians, Drawing Office and Trainees as assigned per project requirements.Location: Johannesburg East RandSalary: Market Related. In the Range of R40K to R60K per month. More senior candidates can also apply. Negotiable for exceptional candidates.Type: PermanentStart: ASAPReference: DT 124Jobs like this don’t come around that often, so make sure you apply now.Call Dave Lucas at 011 655 7391Email: j124 @ dawningtruth.co.za (Please email your CV before calling us.)