Principal Mechanical Engineering Assistant at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary

Rand Water is currently looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineering Assistant at their Head Office in Glenvista, to perform the functional test upon completion of the manufacturing process to prove the equipment has the same specification and functionality that indicated in the datasheet, specification and purchase order.

Minimum Requirements

•  Mechanical Engineering or related engineering Qualification
• SAIW level 1 Welding and Fabrication /Coating qualification an added advantage
• Project Management added advantage.
• 5 years’ of work experience of which 3 years is in Valve inspections

Primary Duties

• Review and approve the quality control plan (QCP’s) and/ Inspection and test plans (ITP’s)
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of valves, and component
• Interpret or evaluate test results in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, or procedures. Interpret the results of all methods of non-destructive testing (NDT), such as acoustic emission, electromagnetic, leak, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, neutron radiographic, radiographic, thermal or infrared, ultrasonic, vibration analysis, and visual testing.
• Determines and uses appropriate inspection processes to confirm assigned products and parts meet specifications.
• Confirms and approves quality of finished parts.
• Concession management for the product not meeting specifications.
• Prepares paperwork and reports documenting inspection findings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of Inspection documents
• Review inspection records received for compliance
• Maintain inspection and measuring equipment records.
• Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) for non-conforming parts.
• Comply with all Company and SHE Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in Internal and external audits
• Perform initial inspection, repaired equipment inspection, final inspection etc.
• Witness pressure test and gas test and maintain the records.
• Review Project documents and data books.

Knowledge

• Able to utilize measuring equipment/tools
• Computer literacy
• Equipment testing
• Good mechanical skill
• Engineering Standards and Inspection Procedures
• Interpretation of Standards, specification and drawings
• Safety knowledge
• ISO 9001

Skills

•  Decision making skills
• Supervisory skills
• Ability to work well with others in high stress environment
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Problem Solving
• Effective time management
• Extensive knowledge of inspection and measurement techniques of equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of machining and machining processes.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word or similar software to prepare reports.
• Attitude
• Safety consciousness
• Integrity
• Be results and delivery focused
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Ability to build effective relationships and delivery on expectations