Mechanical Design Engineer Gas Plants

Reference: NES027697-RS-1

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 . Duties & Responsibilities

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 registration or actively working towards professional registration.

• Experience across EPC projects from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning.

• Experience with fabrication, construction and commissioning support.

• Knowledge of relevant international mechanical and process plant design codes.

• Experience in ferroalloys, steel, PGM, nuclear, paper and pulp, or other heavy industrial environments.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking a technically strong and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who can take ownership of mechanical engineering deliverables and contribute to complex industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of process plant mechanical design , be comfortable working across disciplines, and have practical experience with gas-cleaning, dust collection and air pollution control equipment .

Why Join?

• Work on cutting-edge multidisciplinary engineering projects .

• Exposure to complex international EPC projects.

• Opportunity to work with experienced process, civil and EC&I engineering professionals.

• Professional development and technical mentorship.

• Collaborative engineering environment.

• Opportunity to contribute to innovative sustainability and environmental engineering solutions .

Please send your cv to rusteyn@networkrecruitment.co.za