Bulk Materials Handling Engineer

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent and proud to work for us. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

Key Role

WSP South Africa is looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer specialising in bulk materials handling who will function as a senior design engineer and project manager on bulk materials handling projects in South Africa and also able to support the international business as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through completion of multiple simultaneous projects ranging from small to large with a wide range of complexities and requirements
• Project management and interfacing with other engineering disciplines on multi-disciplinary projects
• Provide technical input from initial assessment through technical and economic feasibility to design development and construction implementation to project close out
• Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule
• Carry out investigations, surveys, design, engineering calculations and preparation of working drawings and estimates
• Review overall project design and suggest technical and design improvements
• Be responsible for the bulk materials handling design across various project
• Assist with the preparation of cost estimates on project designs
• Keep up to date with industry advances, and be aware of policy and technical developments in this discipline
• Review technical submissions, assessing technical risks and proposing mitigation strategies to reduce risk exposure in project
• Assist with and/or conduct any other necessary aspects of a project that fall within the discipline of the role.
• Monitoring project construction and acceptance including site visits and commissioning supervision; and
• Ability to work in a team environment and must have excellent verbal and written skills
• Undertake and lead team to execute bulk materials handling engineering design tasks as part of project development
• As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members and junior engineers
• Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project

Health and Safety

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behavior consistent with the company’s health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times

Qualifications

• B Tech / BEng or BSc Mechnical Engineering
• Professional Registration (PrEng/ Pr Tech Eng)
• 5 - 8 years’ experience in design engineering
• Strong understanding of materials handling principles and equipment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with Resources and Clients
• Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Familiarity reading drawings and specifications
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience
• Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change
• Post graduate qualifications will be advantageous

Key Competencies And Generic Skills

• Good problem-solving abilities and analytical skills
• Strong technical skills
• Confidence in own abilities and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Technical report writing
• Strong (proven) management and interpersonal skills
• Self-training ability, with an affinity to learn new design technologies
• Self-motivated and a driver
• Strong (proven) track record of work-winning
• Strong project management skills

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

What if we can have work-life balance? What if we can be rewarded in ways that support our individual needs? What if we can be accepted for who we are? Here at WSP – we can!

WSP recognizes that work is only one part of our lives and making time for the other things in our life is important – be that our families, our friends or ourselves. So, if working from home, working part-time or having flexible start and finish time will help with this let us know as part of your application.

As well as rewarding you with competitive pay, WSP offers standard benefits including first class medical cover, generous days annual leave, and paid professional subscriptions.

Be you, be happy - we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects and maximizes the contribution individuals can bring to WSP. We recognize the benefits that people with varying backgrounds and experiences can bring. Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.