Senior Refrigeration 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:

Providing a consulting engineering service for the design, implementation and close-out of commercial refrigeration installations. This role comprises of a holistic refrigeration consulting spectrum from inception, detail design, documentation and procurement, construction, site monitoring and project closeout. The candidate should illustrate a track record of client relations and leadership in refrigeration projects. It is furthermore necessary for the incumbent to have a working knowledge of technological design tools for efficient and quality design outputs. This role will comprise of predominantly refrigeration installations but may include HVAC projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proficient in, heat load calculations
• Thorough understanding of South African National Standards (SANS – including 10147 & SANS 347), understanding of British Standards, ASHRAE, etc. will be advantageous)
• Design, based on client requirements and specifications
• Proficient in various modeling software and a working knowledge of BIM is essential (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360, etc.)
• Proficient in all project stages from inception through to close-out and competent in constructing and compiling tender documentation and management of that process.
• Formulation of Bills of Quantities (BOQ’s)
• Specialist equipment specifications understanding and approvals
• Quality control (QA/QC)
• Site supervision and construction monitoring
• Trouble shooting existing installations
• Cost control (related to HVAC & R only)
• Project scoping and scope monitoring
• Contractor and contract management (mechanical Refrigeration and HVAC discipline)

Health And Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour 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, whether in the office environment, on construction sites or in the general environment

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• Computer literacy skills (e.g. MS packages)
• Experience in various Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM360 suite)
• Must be self-motivated
• Team player
• Excellent communicator and good discussion and problem resolution skills
• A self-starter who can run with and manage his own projects with the guidance of a senior engineer
• Must be responsible and have a high level of self-sufficiency and be able to apply common sense
• Must have a questioning and inquisitive mind
• Code B drivers’ licence (preferably own car)
• Willing and able to travel abroad

Qualifications And Experience Required

• Must have a B Eng / BSc / B Tech in Mechanical Engineering or have the relevant work experience to be deemed as a competent person through ECSA
• Professional registration with ECSA would be beneficial
• Must be registered as a Category “C” practitioner with SARACCA
• We would consider candidates who have been professionally registered, who have gone through the recognition of prior learning process
• Must have minimum 3 - 5 years working experience as a consulting engineer [ideally in commercial refrigeration]
• Must have experience related to commercial refrigeration design and commissioning however HVAC Mechanical experience will be advantageous
• Suitable candidate must be located in Cape Town or willing to relocate to Cape Town

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.