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Mechanical Design Engineer Gas Plants
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Job Location:
Centurion - South Africa
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Posted:
26 August 2026 (2 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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.
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.
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.
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
- Bachelors 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 Were 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.
Required Experience:
IC
