Mechanical Design Engineer Gas Plants

Mechanical Design Engineer Gas Plants<br><br><strong>Recruiter:<br><br></strong>Network Recruitment<br><br><strong>Job Ref:<br><br></strong>NES027697/RS<br><br><strong>Date posted:<br><br></strong>Monday, August 24, 2026<br><br><strong>Location:<br><br></strong>Centurion, South Africa<br><br><strong>SUMMARY:<br><br></strong>Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across international markets. The business operates across industries including <strong>ferroalloys, steel, PGM production, nuclear, and paper and pulp</strong>, with a strong focus on off-gas treatment, dust control, waste energy recovery and green energy technologies.<br><br>We are looking for an experienced <strong>Mechanical Design Engineer</strong> to join the Process Plant Engineering team, specialising in <strong>off-gas treatment and air pollution control systems</strong>.<br><br><strong>POSITION INFO:<br><br></strong>Our client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering organisation delivering advanced engineering solutions across international markets. The business operates across industries including ferroalloys, steel, PGM production, nuclear, and paper and pulp , with a strong focus on off-gas treatment, dust control, waste energy recovery and green energy technologies. We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join the Process Plant Engineering team, specialising in off-gas treatment and air pollution control systems . Key Responsibilities Design mechanical systems for industrial off-gas treatment and air pollution control plants. Perform detailed mechanical engineering of: Fabric filter baghouses Wet scrubbers, including Venturi, packed bed and spray tower systems Cyclones and dust collection equipment Gas ducting systems Dampers, expansion joints and stacks Material handling equipment Storage tanks and ancillary process equipment Develop equipment layouts and overall plant arrangements using 3D CAD software . Prepare equipment specifications, requisitions and technical datasheets. Perform mechanical design calculations, equipment sizing and technical evaluations. Review vendor quotations, drawings and technical documentation. Participate in HAZOPs, design reviews and multidisciplinary coordination meetings. Prepare and review fabrication drawings and manufacturing documentation. Provide engineering support during fabrication, construction, installation and commissioning. Investigate plant operational problems and develop practical engineering solutions. Ensure designs comply with client specifications, applicable legislation and relevant international design codes and standards. Work closely with process, civil and EC&I engineering disciplines throughout the project lifecycle. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers where required. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering . Minimum 5 years' experience in mechanical design within industrial process plants. Proven experience in off-gas treatment, gas-cleaning or air pollution control systems . Experience with mechanical equipment and systems used in process plants. Proficiency in 3D design and engineering software , preferably Autodesk Inventor and Plant 3D . Strong mechanical design and engineering calculation capabilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and multidisciplinary teamwork abilities. Advantageous ECSA Professional Engineer registration or actively working towards professional registration. Experience across EPC projects from feasibility and concept design through to commissioning. Experience with fabrication, construction and commissioning support. Knowledge of relevant international mechanical and process plant design codes. Experience in ferroalloys, steel, PGM, nuclear, paper and pulp, or other heavy industrial environments. What We're Looking For We are seeking a technically strong and experienced Mechanical Design Engineer who can take ownership of mechanical engineering deliverables and contribute to complex industrial projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of process plant mechanical design , be comfortable working across disciplines, and have practical experience with gas-cleaning, dust collection and air pollution control equipment . Why Join? Work on cutting-edge multidisciplinary engineering projects . Exposure to complex international EPC projects. Opportunity to work with experienced process, civil and EC&I engineering professionals. Professional development and technical mentorship. Collaborative engineering environment. Opportunity to contribute to innovative sustainability and environmental engineering solutions . Please send your cv to<br><br><br><br>

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