Mechanical Engineer Intern (Mechanical Engineer – BSc/Beng/BTech) – Wellington/Blackheath, Western Cape

SUMMARY:
As an Engineer within the company, you will be tasked to create engineering work that is innovative, high quality, accurate, clear, thorough, cost effective and safe for our stakeholders.

POSITION INFO:
BSc/Beng/BTech Mechanical Engineering
Newly qualified or max 2 years work experience
6 months will be solely spent on training with the Engineering Manager who resides in Wellington, in the Boland after which will work at offices in Blackheath.  
Willing to travel and work within and outside South Africa for extended periods.
Current and valid driver’s license
Have own transport
Willing to relocate to JHB, once training phase is complete
Current and valid passport, no restrictions
 
Desirable:
Legal Liability Training
Incident Investigation
Risk Assessment Training
First Aid Training
Fire Fighting Training
Route Cause Analysis Technique
Vacation work in the heavy lift industry
 
Skills - ESSENTIAL
Design and Engineering drawings using AutoCAD.
Report Writing
Intermediate Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook
 
Skills - Desirable
Advanced Excel
AutoDesk Inventor (3d Modelling)
Clear understanding of the relevant equipment and its use
Finite Element Analysis
 
High level of self-motivation (Initiative-taking)
Good communicator – written and verbal.
Able to work as part of a team.
Able to learn new techniques and procedures.
Able to invent and propose new methods of work/modification to existing systems.
Produce logical solutions to problems.
Quality and detail focus
Organized (Accurate document numbering and filing)
Able to work and manage pressure
Able to lead a team.
Clear concise communicator – written and verbal.
Able to adapt communication style to suit audience (Site operator – Client – Board member)
Effective planner
 
Key Responsibilities:
Attend kick off meetings with Commercial and Operational teams to establish the client’s / stakeholders’ exact requirements.
Attend site visits to measure and record specific information, including the route details, and to ensure that this information is incorporated into the RAMS.
Create & Review Engineering Drawings and Calculations
Create & Review Risk Assessments
Create & Review Method Statements
Create & Review Equipment lists
Create & Review Project files
Create & Review Route Surveys
Report writing
Ensure the engineering documents comply with company procedures, legislative guidance and good practice.
Ensure that approve Engineering documents are filed correctly & distributed to the needed stakeholders.
Provide technical support to the site supervisor and respond to issues on site in a professional and timely manner.
Complete daily admin tasks accurately:
Timesheets
Engineering Document Register
Filing of Engineering work in the correct position
Capture HSQE observations
Attend close-out meetings with Commercial and Operational teams to establish the if the stakeholders’ expectations were met & to identify lessons learnt which can be applied to the next project.