Tank Engineer

Job Purpose

 

Provide operations with an efficient, professional engineering service that delivers a cost effective and competitive logistical infrastructure.  Manage assigned Tank Maintenance projects at Petrochemical Depots & Terminals from inception to commissioning, following Project Management Systems and the full Project Life Cycle.

 

Who You Are:

 

• You bring strong interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills, essential for effective collaboration and decision-making.
• You’re committed to delivering high-quality work, with a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.
• You’re both team-oriented and customer-focused, ensuring solutions meet both team and client needs.
• You excel under pressure, managing your time efficiently and working independently with minimal supervision.
• You have a reputation for consistently performing above expectations, driving exceptional results in every project.

 

What you’ll have done before:

 

Baseline:

 

• NQF level 7 BSc (Mech) Engineering / B Tech Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years of experience in an Engineering capacity
• SAP PM experience
• Experience working with Petrochemical Tanks
• Management of large vertical Fuel Storage Tank Maintenance Projects

 

Advantageous:

 

• PR Registration with ECSA
• Successful execution of multi-disciplinary Engineering Projects at Depots & Terminals

 

What you’ll be doing:

 

 

INFRASTRUCTURAL DESIGN

 

• Tank repair Scope of Works compiled and signed off by the customer / business stakeholder,
• Sign-off on tank designs and ensure systems operates as per design (including Automatic Tank Gauging & Firefighting),
• Improve infrastructure efficiencies (including product swings, internal piping, Internal Floating Roof, Geodesic domes),
• Ensure tank designs aligned to relevant codes and best practices (SANS/API/NFPA/ASME/etc.)

 

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

 

• Finance Management,
• Liaising with relevant Authorities (TNPA, Government, Local Municipality),
• MOC management,
• Produce and communicate project plans,
• Successful management of approved funds with no over expenditure,
• SAP experience,
• Successful handover of Projects, QCP packs and “backup” support,
• Tank design and repairs documented and meets requirements of customer/client and applicable Codes,
• Contractor Management,
• Project resources required to perform the works.

 

 

RISK MANAGEMENT

 

• Tank Asset Integrity Projects executed safely and in compliance with all Engen HSEQ requirements,
• MOC, HAZOP Studies, Risk Assessments etc. compiled and documented,

API653 tank and Asset Integrity inspections performed, and recommendations closed out.

Exciting Challenges you might face in the role

 

• Design Optimization: Balancing tank durability with cost-efficiency.
• Project Management: Overseeing tank installations and upgrades on time and within budget.