Mechanical Engineer - Petrochemical Industry

Mechanical Engineer - Petrochemical Industry

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NES026378/Phind

Date posted

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Location

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY

A well-established engineering environment is seeking

Mechanical Engineers, with petrochemical industry experience, to join a dynamic engineering team supporting complex petrochemical and process plant operations. This role offers the opportunity to contribute across the full project lifecycle — from design and engineering to commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of critical plant equipment.

POSITION INFO

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the performance, safety, and reliability of mechanical systems within industrial facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and reviewing mechanical systems and equipment used in petrochemical and process plants.
• Supporting the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of both rotating and static equipment.
• Performing equipment sizing, stress analysis, and material selection for industrial applications.
• Developing and reviewing technical specifications, engineering drawings, and technical reports.
• Conducting equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and performance analysis to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and plant operating procedures.
• Collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including process, electrical, and instrumentation engineers.
• Supporting plant upgrades, shutdown planning, and reliability improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring both strong technical capability and practical industry experience:

• BEng / BSc / BTech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–8 years’ experience within the petrochemical, oil & gas, or process plant industry.
• Sound knowledge of rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, piping systems, and pressure vessels.
• Familiarity with relevant industry codes and standards, including ASME and API.
• Experience with maintenance strategies, reliability engineering, or plant operations.
• Strong problem-solving ability, analytical thinking, and communication skills.

Apply Now!

If you are an engineer who thrives in complex industrial environments and is passionate about improving plant performance, safety, and reliability, we would like to hear from you.

Please note: If you do not hear from us within

14 days of submitting your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful at this time.