Job Opportunities at Hatch

• The Senior Engineer will further be required to lead a team of Junior, Intermediate and Engineers as well as drafting specialists in the rail environment.

As a successful candidate, you will be required;

• Planning, organizing and working with technical groups in the delivery of project deliverable requirements, this includes interfaces with rail and terminal operations, signaling, wayside monitoring, overhear catenary systems, rail communications, structures, drainage, roads and rolling stock;
• Completing civil engineering analyses and review including: evaluating vertical and horizontal grade and track alignments; quantity and construction cost estimates; engineering design reports; technical specifications; material and equipment selection; cost estimates; construction contract documentation; compilation of design/construction drawings; etc.
• Interfacing and communicating with the Client on project specific tasks;
• Providing support to business development and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals, estimating deliverables and the associated effort to complete;
• Participating with senior leaders in the establishment of short- and long-term plans for the development and growth of the group in the region;
• Providing support to other Hatch offices around the globe in the development and delivery of project requirements;
• Through your project efforts and involvement in industry activities, developing and maintaining client relations;
• Actively participating in and supporting internal and external development and training activities;
• As appropriate, supporting the development of more junior staff within the region;
• Support to business initiatives and projects within the Africa, Europe and Middle East region;
• Ensuring compliance to Hatch quality policies and procedures;
• Ensure quality of all models and drawings including accuracy of models and layout of drawings;
• Ensuring we follow a design for safety approach;
• Managing and leading the rail design team on projects.

You will bring to the role;

• Engineering degree from an accredited University;
• 7 years+ of rail industry experience;
• Registered with ECSA as a Pr.Eng. in South Africa;
• Project Management and/or Project Engineering experience, including client-consultant interaction;
• Work knowledge and use of Civil 3D for design purposes;
• Knowledge of Africa, Europe and Middle East rail design standards and best practices;
• Able to work in a team environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring or supervising Engineers-in-Training and junior designers;
• Able to write clear, concise technical reports and proposals;
• Able to check and review the work of other staff and consultants .

Preferred

• Involved in initiatives within the rail environment to enhance work methodologies and embrace company policy and change by implementing the 3D data-centric vision and ensuring the perceived advancements are seen to fruition.

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• Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.
• Our Technologies team commercializes and delivers technologies across all three of Hatch's sectors: Metals, Energy, Infrastructure. We're a team of innovators and problem solvers who deliver custom and specialized engineering to deliver novel solutions and technologies.

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• Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure , our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.
• Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe. With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

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• We are looking to hire a recent (3 years work experience) mechanical or chemical engineering graduate into the Specialized Engineering Analysis & Design (SEAD) group. The focus of SEAD is to provide specialized engineering expertise and services. These would include, but are not limited to, advanced numerical analysis (for example, CFD), field measurements and inspections and technology development. Our work is highly diverse, including opportunities to work on unique and challenging projects across all the industries that Hatch serves. This job requires close interaction with personnel within the SEAD group, from other engineering disciplines and our clients organizations.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will

Daily tasks would vary based on the current project, but responsibilities would typically include:

• Advanced engineering analysis, including modelling using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD);
• Project planning and management to meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements;
• Design optimization and solution development for challenging problems;
• Interfacing with clients and vendors;
• Site visits for project work and result presentation

You bring to the role;

• Excellent academic performance and a demonstrated interest in structural and/or thermomechanical engineering of industrial equipment;
• Strong fundamentals in theory and application of fluid mechanics and heat transfer / CFD;
• Has taken courses and / or done numerical simulations at a post -graduate level, or in another role, and demonstrates a passion and aptitude for numerical analysis;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on challenging projects;
• Organizational ability to manage multiple projects / priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Fast learner with an eagerness to develop engineering fundamentals and apply them to solving challenging real-world problems and projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Strong safety and quality focus

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• Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Specialised Engineering Analysis & Design (S.E.A.D.) Engineer (ThermoMechanical) to join our Business Practices, in Johannesburg office.
• We are looking to hire a recent (3 years work experience) mechanical or structural engineering graduate into the Specialized Engineering Analysis & Design (SEAD) group. The focus of SEAD is to provide specialized engineering expertise and services. These would include, but are not limited to, advanced numerical analysis (for example, FEA), Fitness-for-Service Assessments, field measurements and inspections and technology development. Our work is highly diverse, including opportunities to work on unique and challenging projects across all the industries that Hatch serves. This job requires close interaction with personnel within the SEAD group, from other engineering disciplines and our clients organizations.

As a Successful Candidate, You Will

Daily tasks would vary based on the current project, but responsibilities would typically include:

• Advanced engineering analysis, including modelling using the Finite Element Method (Finite Element Analysis);
• Project planning and management to meet budget, schedule, and quality requirements;
• Design optimization and solution development for challenging problems;
• Interfacing with clients and vendors;
• Site visits for project work and result presentation;

You bring to the role;

• Excellent academic performance and a demonstrated interest in structural and/or thermomechanical engineering of industrial equipment;
• Strong fundamentals in theory and application of solid mechanics / dynamics / FEA;
• Has taken courses and / or done numerical simulations at a post -graduate level, or in another role, and demonstrates a passion and aptitude for numerical analysis;
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team on challenging projects;
• Organizational ability to manage multiple projects / priorities in a fast-paced environment;
• Fast learner with an eagerness to develop engineering fundamentals and apply them to solving challenging real-world problems and projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• Strong safety and quality focus

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• Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechamnical Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Johannesburg.
• PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors.
• We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!

Role Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

Reports To: Engineering Manager

Summary

• Senior Mechanical Engineer provides support to the Engineering Manager and is responsible for supervising a team of mechanical engineering practitioners. The Lead Mechanical Engineer provides leadership and assists in the resolution of technical matters related to the discipline for the project. In addition, the Lead Mechanical Engineer defines and develops the plan to meet the project requirements and supports the team of mechanical practitioners to achieve the expected results in terms of quality, cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a thorough understanding of the project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule
• Prepare a list of engineering deliverables and time based functions to facilitate the planning and control of the engineering budget
• Develop the mechanical work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan
• Develop and maintain the project’s scope of work documentation and revise as required during the design evolution
• Manage and review the Engineering Work Packages (EWP) associated with all deliverables and time based functions to ensure that budgets and schedules are being met, and take corrective action if necessary
• Prepare and maintain a Manpower Forecast List (MFL) that supports the engineering schedule
• Review and approve the mechanical and layout design criteria documents
• Review and approve the mechanical engineering and design standards
• Review and approve mechanical technical deliverables (specifications, datasheets, drawings, etc.)
• Assist in the preparation and development of project specific procedures
• Establish design tools, software, relevant codes and standards to be used on the project
• Assign work tasks (via approved EWPs) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality
• Represent the mechanical practice in project engineering coordination meetings
• Schedule, coordinate and participate in mechanical design reviews
• Ensure coordination, between the mechanical team and other disciplines, of all activities being performed as the design evolves
• Ensure that quality audits of engineering work are carried out in accordance with project procedures and the quality assurance plan
• Promote and maintain the application of ethical and professional practices in the execution of mechanical engineering work
• Ensure that all work designed, manufactured and supplied in the mechanical engineering discipline complies with the relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Ensure that site related activities for the practice relating to mechanical equipment and systems are expedited in accordance with project and plant requirements relating to safety, quality and project delivery requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• BSc/B.Eng in mechanical engineering.
• Registration as a professional engineer with the state or country where the construction will be executed.
• Minimum 10 years project experience with a minimum five years project engineering experience.
• Experience working on large or complex projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Ability to manage individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives.
• Strong deliverable focus. Ability to plan the work.
• A high degree of understanding of interdisciplinary dependencies related to the discipline.
• Good understanding of procurement, contracting and commissioning methodologies.
• Technical exposure to the equipment technologies related to the project.
• Good understanding of client and Hatch systems and workflows as they relate to the mechanical practice.
• Thorough understanding of client and Hatch HSEC policy and standards.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Able to rapidly understand and assimilate project and client specific requirements.

Preferred

• Extensive knowledge of Hatch 3D data centric design systems
• Extensive knowledge of Hatch engineering management systems
• Strong ability to delegate tasks and promote the effective performance of team members
• Experience in mentoring young professionals
• Extensive experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects
• Significant previous experience in engineering planning for the discipline
• Strong client focus