Mechanical Design Engineer Gas Plants

Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across international markets. The business operates across industries including ferroalloys, steel, PGM production, nuclear, and paper and pulp , with a strong focus on off-gas treatment, dust control, waste energy recovery and green energy technologies. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Process Plant Engineering team, specialising in off-gas treatment and air pollution control systems .

Key Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems for industrial off-gas treatment and air pollution control plants.
• Perform detailed mechanical engineering of:
• Fabric filter baghouses
• Wet scrubbers, including Venturi, packed bed and spray tower systems
• Cyclones and dust collection equipment
• Gas ducting systems
• Dampers, expansion joints and stacks
• Material handling equipment
• Storage tanks and ancillary process equipment

• Develop equipment layouts and overall plant arrangements using 3D CAD software .
• Prepare equipment specifications, requisitions and technical datasheets.
• Perform mechanical design calculations, equipment sizing and technical evaluations.
• Review vendor quotations, drawings and technical documentation.
• Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Prepare and review fabrication drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Provide engineering support during fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning.
• Investigate plant operational problems and develop practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure designs comply with client specifications, applicable legislation and relevant international design codes and standards.
• Work closely with process, civil and EC&I engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers where required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering .
• Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design within industrial process plants.
• Proven experience in off-gas treatment, gas-cleaning or air pollution control systems .
• Experience with mechanical equipment and systems used in process plants.
• Proficiency in 3D design and engineering software , preferably Autodesk Inventor and Plant 3D .
• Strong mechanical design and engineering calculation capabilities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities.

Advantageous

• ECSA Professional Engineer registratio

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