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NEW EMPLOYMENT AVAILABLE
Title: Project Engineer
Area: Richards Bay
Industry: Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing.
Ref No.: TRG 2189
Salary: Market related TCTC avail/neg + benefits
Start Date: As soon as possible
An experienced PROJECT ENGINEER is required for permanent employment based in Richards Bay. Position involves:
- Installation and commissioning of company equipment at existing customer sites and of other equipment at other sites.
- Being an ambassador for the company on site (ensure effective communication between client & company).
- Following leads with clients related to new business opportunities.
- Providing technical assistance to internal and external customers.
This position includes regular travel to Mozambique.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Define all the project execution scopes, work breakdown structures, schedules, objectives, method statements, and project risks involving all relevant stakeholders after receiving a detailed handover from the Technical sales team related to all the group products.
- Maintain monthly overview of services budget, monitor variations, and ensure cost control on projects, timely invoicing on services projects.
- Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.
- Define and coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
- Contribute towards contractor vendor selection and approval.
- Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams responsible for the installation & commissioning of equipment according to company standards, within safety, quality, budget, time and scope targets.
- Measure and report on project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Perform internal risk management to minimize project risks.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Train operators/supervisors to use company equipment and technicians on how to maintain equipment.
- Manage relationship with the client (invoicing, deadline, milestone, turnover etc).
- Provide feedback from client to Commercial Department in order to improve customer service.
- Coordinate ad-hoc internal projects when required.
Problem Solving:
Implement a mitigation plan in order to reduce the risks during all phases of project or maintenance interventions. Pro-active hands-on problem-solving on the job-site. Report and escalate to senior management as needed. Develop good customer relationships with clients and ensure client satisfaction in terms of planning, quality & meeting deadlines. Ensure a high level of safety on site.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
- Engineering qualification (diploma or degree) or trade tested artisan with minimum N4.
- Project Management Diploma as a minimum (non-negotiable).
- 7-10 years multi-disciplinary project experience.
- Min 3 years site execution supervision experience.
- Proven working experience in project management and organizational skills.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Projects.
- Marketing skills for identifying possible new projects and business opportunities.
- Financial comprehension pertaining to budgets and job costing.
- Excellent client-facing and internal verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills involving goal-setting, professional development and mentorship.
- Conflict management skills.
- Strong project planning, organizational and time management skills.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We will ONLY consider applications from suitably experienced candidates that meet the requirements of this vacancy.
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