Mechanical Project Engineer Process Plants

Mechanical Project Engineer Process Plants

Recruiter

Network Recruitment

Job Ref

NES027266/RS

Date posted

Monday, July 27, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY

Are you an experienced

Mechanical Project Engineer with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our growing engineering team, delivering turnkey process plant solutions across the mining, minerals processing, hydrometallurgical, chemical, water treatment, and industrial sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects from concept through commissioning while working with multidisciplinary engineering teams on technically challenging projects.

POSITION INFO

Are you an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects? We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our growing engineering team, delivering turnkey process plant solutions across the mining, minerals processing, hydrometallurgical, chemical, water treatment, and industrial sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to manage projects from concept through commissioning while working with multidisciplinary engineering teams on technically challenging projects. Key Responsibilities Lead mechanical engineering projects from concept, design, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and handover. Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project execution. Prepare and review mechanical engineering designs, technical specifications, datasheets, and equipment selections. Manage project schedules, budgets, procurement activities, and contractor performance. Liaise with clients, suppliers, fabricators, and site personnel throughout the project lifecycle. Oversee fabrication, factory acceptance testing (FAT), site acceptance testing (SAT), installation, and commissioning activities. Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality requirements, and safety regulations. Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies. Prepare technical reports, progress updates, and project documentation. Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and engineering excellence. Minimum Requirements BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering. Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical project engineering within process plant or heavy industrial environments . Proven experience delivering projects from design through fabrication, installation, and commissioning. Strong understanding of process plant equipment and systems. Experience working in one or more of the following industries: Mining Mineral Processing Hydrometallurgy Chemical Processing Oil & Gas Water Treatment Industrial Processing Please send your cv to