Mechanical Engineer

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Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2091

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global engineering business that focuses on providing clients with industrial products that help multiple sectors improve their everyday processes. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

• Design of large fan systems, validating existing designs and attending to repairs and design modification
• Troubleshooting on and off site - inspections, condition monitoring, and scope of repairs. Resulting diagnoses and recommendation to be approved by senior staff
• Provide workable engineering solutions to problems experienced by both internal and external clients to ensure their needs are met
• Work as a part of the engineering team to develop design philosophies for ventilation in mining and industrial sectors.
• Develop and revise Eng. Dept. documentation (e.g. specifications, design manuals, software etc.) to ensure they are relevant and up-to-date
• Provide resource for fan testing where necessary
• Attend to engineering problems in order to achieve workable solution
• Attend to client queries with respect to existing or planned equipment and promote Howden engineering excellence in the marketplace.
• Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls

• B-Eng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years in the design of fan systems
• Exposure to heavy engineering workshop practice
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Good communication skills – spoken and written
• Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD and Inventor.
• Must be able to travel as and when required.

Howden provides a great benefits package in addition to an attractive salary. You will work alongside highly skilled professionals on complex industrial services that make a real impact. Join Howden where performance, innovation, and people development drive success.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.