Mechanical Designer
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2091
Company: Chart Industries
Ensuring Chart's Success…
Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services, and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling and has over a century of experience in doing so.
MEA Projects, a Division of Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer to be responsible for producing and managing detailed 3D models and layout designs for the Mine Cooling and Compressor Division, with a strong focus on plant design and piping systems. This role requires expertise in CAD software, proficiency in relevant piping standards, and experience in overseeing and coordinating modeling activities across multiple resources. The CAD Modeler will also be responsible to plan the modeling workload and engaging additional internal or external resources as needed to meet project demands.
What Your Day-to-Day Activities Will Be…
Preparation of Mechanical Design and 3D Plant Layouts
Preparation of Engineering Drawings
Oversight and Management of Design Modeling Requirements
Document all design changes, maintain version histories, and ensure records are up-to-date, accessible, and aligned with quality standards
Utilize advanced CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Plant, Inventor, 2D) to produce and refine complex plant layouts, piping isometrics, and mechanical components
Adhere to project schedules, manage priorities, and ensure multiple deliverables are met within established timelines.
Report on modeling progress and flag potential risks to deadlines, making necessary adjustments to meet project demands.
Balance multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring each project is completed with precision and within specified timeframes.
Your Education Should Be…
S4 Mechanical Engineering
Advanced knowledge of CAD and engineering software and its applications
Intelligent P&ID creation with AutoCad plant 3D
Your Professional Experience Should Be…
Proficiency with AutoCad plant 3D and Inventor
Piping layouts and piping isometric drawings.
Experience in plant design/layout in an industrial environment.
Experience in interpreting and analysing drawings
Checking skills with ability to work unsupervised, focus on task completion, initiative.
Knowledge of fabrication, construction and operations.
Good understanding of mechanical technology.
Quick and accurate with methodical approach to allocated work areas.
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