Senior Mechanical Engineer

Vacant Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Location: Secunda

Reference Number: PRO-SEC-ESM-001

At Proconics we are passionate about what we do, and we are passionate about our people. If you are a qualified, hard-working individual, aspiring to grow your career, we invite you to apply for the advertised vacant position.

Purpose of the position

If you are an energetic Mechanical Engineer with a passion for solving complex challenges in brownfield and greenfield projects, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. We are a local EPC company that delivers agile, multi-disciplinary engineering projects—typically over 12–18 months—for clients operating critical infrastructure.

Qualifications/Experience

• B Eng or BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering. An MSc Eng is advantageous. A B Tech may be considered if you have more than 10 years’ experience.
• At least 8 years’ experience in industrial mechanical and piping engineering projects, with specific experience in petrochemical projects.
• Registered as a Pr Eng or Pr Tech, with the required competency in piping design.
• Experience in the application of ASME codes, pressure equipment regulations, and other international standards for vessels, piping, and furnaces. Experience with ASME B31.3 is essential.
• Exposure to mechanical fabrication and construction projects and processes.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in the design of pressure equipment (piping and vessels).
• Experience in pipe stress engineering using CAESAR II.

Required Outputs and Responsibilities

• Generate and execute technical deliverables, including technical report writing, scoping, work breakdown, resource allocation, and the development of mechanical specifications and designs for greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Produce high-quality drawings, including design, checking, and review.
• Ensure that discipline deliverables have been executed in accordance with the necessary technical standards, specifications, client requirements, applicable internal quality systems, and interface requirements with other work/disciplines.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise junior engineers.
• Interfacing and liaising with clients during proposal, investigation, remediation, design, and construction phases of projects.
• Interfacing and liaising with supply, fabrication, and construction subcontractors during proposal, design, and construction phases of projects.
• Provide discipline input during MFD (P&ID) reviews, HAZOP studies, model reviews, constructability reviews, and mechanical/design philosophy review meetings, both internally and with clients.

Personal Attributes

• Affinity for detail engineering and a passion for mechanical engineering, with a specific focus on piping engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Conceptual and analytical problem-solving.
• Strong team player (good interpersonal skills).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, both internally and with clients.
• Self-starter and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise effectively, with strong time-management skills.
• Self-disciplined and motivated.
• Driven by quality and attention to detail.
• Assertive with a strong internal locus of control.

Should you see yourself advancing into an exciting company such as Proconics, forward your CV stating the reference number as well as the name of the position in the subject line to:

Email: ***email_hidden***

Closing date: 11 August 2026

Feedback will be given to shortlisted candidates.

Proconics is an equal opportunity employer.