Project Engineer: Petrochemical: 2 Year FTC: Cape Town
To be responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of project management structures and accountable for the overall success of specific projects. The individual must be able to act in both a project management as well as a mechanical engineering design function.
Receivers of your work: Directors + Clients
- Projects in progress
- Complexity of project technology
- Client/project timescales
- Available budget
- Magnitude (value) of project
Output of your Work:
- What you must provide to your customers:
- Preparation of mechanical engineering designs, scope of work & specifications, primarily in the field of projects involving pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals & manufacturing as well as water & wastewater.
- Co-ordinating the efforts of other project staff (various disciplines) to meet project schedules and deliverables
- Preparation, monitoring and control of project schedule
- Development, monitoring and control of project cost schedule (capital and manhour costs)
- Direct liaison with clients on project matters
- Co-ordination and recording of internal and client project meetings
- Co-ordinating draughting effort
- Preparation of detailed purchase specifications and equipment data sheets
- Preparing bills of quantities
- Issuing and evaluating tenders
- Assist in preparation of contracts both with clients and suppliers
- Preparation and issuing of purchase orders and expediting delivery of goods
- Liaising with suppliers during the procurement cycle on all technical issues
- Critiquing supplier designs and incorporating these into overall design
- Managing contractors during construction
Competencies Needed:
- Meticulous attention to detail l Good interpersonal skills l Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines l Good written and verbal communication skills (English) l Ability to work independently l Team player l good organising and planning skills l Ability to self-motivate l Good managerial skills
- Ability to successfully motivate others + mentor others + Good self-esteem
- Good administrative skills + Good physical health
Key Performance Areas:
- Preparation of commissioning/qualification schedules and supervision/assistance in commissioning/qualification procedures
- Evaluating supplier invoices for payment
- Ensuring compliance to OHS act and other statutes and regulations
- Management of ad hoc problems during project execution and implementation of suitable contingency plans
- Responsible for the development of other discipline engineers
- Assisting company directors with marketing
- Ad hoc tasks as requested by management
- Comply with company HR Policy and Procedures manual
Education + Training:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering/BTech/S4
- Preferably ten years post-graduate work experience
- Minimum five years’ experience in a project environment.
- Post-graduate qualification in project management would be an advantage
- Knowledge and application of various types of engineering contracts, e.g. FIDIC, NEC and CIDB
- Computer literacy (MS Project and MS Office)
- Knowledge and application of OHSA
