Requisition ID: 93990

Job Category: Engineering

Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Hatch is on the lookout for an accomplished, dynamic and technically-superb Senior Engineer to join our Bulk Materials Handling Team (BMH) in our offices located in Greenstone Hill, Johannesburg.

The successful incumbent will have both design (office) and field experience in Bulk Material Handling technologies and equipment. A good understanding and appreciation of safety and quality aspects of design. Furthrmore, they will need to have in-depth knowledge of different material types and their behaviour in different conditions is essential for plant and equipment design.

Key responsibilities include:

• Participation in multi-disciplinary project teams
• mentoring of juniors
• implementation of detail design projects including calculations for conveyors, belt feeders, bins and hoppers and other bulk materials handling equipment
• Participation in site-based project activities and taking responsibility for safe design, quality of deliverables, participate in the evaluation of new BMH technology and equipment
• Maintaining high-level of knowledge of professional and technical BMH developments, preparation of procurment documents including specifications, scope of work, data sheets, package management of procurement packages.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• The incumbent will need to be in possession of a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years experience in Bulk Materials Handling or other relevant heavy industries
• The incumbent should be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa
• The incumbent needs to be conversant with technologies used in the bulk material handling industry.
• Materials handling experience – both in a design office and on site
• Excellent communication and people skills are required as this role must provide service to, and influence customers as well as internal stakeholders (local & global) without line authority.
• Design, specifying, commissioning and operating as appropriate:
• Experience in all stages of engineering – from concept studies to detailed design, installation and commissioning
• Analytical and design skills
• Understanding and appreciation of safety and quality aspects of design
• Conveyor software experience

Why join us?

• Work with great people to make a difference
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
• Top employer

What we offer you:

• Flexible work environment
• Long term career development
• Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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