Scope:

To act as technical leader, expert and mentor in the C&I department. This includes technical responsibility for the department's input related to proposals and contracts.
Ensure that designs and technical solutions are produced in a professional and cost-effective manner, to high standards.
Have engineering integrity and comply with legal and industry requirements.
To keep abreast of all projects executed within the department by performing regular team meetings and maintaining the project dashboard and manpower resourcing tool.
The C&I Manager will serve as the single technical point of contact within this field internally, to the relevant BUs and to clients. She/He remains the liaison with Business Lines ensuring that the department grows in line with present and future requirements.
The incumbent must understand the requirements of all other engineering departments and ensure project execution supports this.

Job Specification:

Technical Management of the Control & Instrumentation (C&I) Engineering Department ensuring all deliverables from the C&I dept are executed to the requisite quality and schedule as agreed and communicated to both internal and external stakeholders.
Oversee the design and check/approval of C&I engineering technical documents.
Define and control the C&I Engineering gates ensuring all documents passing through are subject to the 4-eye principle.
Document changes via the Design Change mechanism.
Provide liaison between tk Uhde Project team/clients/contracts/authorities/licensor inter alia acting as a catalyst in anticipating and overcoming problems.
Preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications.
Report on project progress to HOD Engineering.
Provide input to HOD Engineering for manpower planning and technical assistance with recruitment of C&I engineers.
The introduction and development of new ideas is an important aspect of the job to enhance design, services, policies and procedures.
Execute cost-effective estimates for professional services related to the C&I engineering department.
Embrace and support transformation initiatives of the company.
Contribute to the development of Proposals for the C&I scopes.
Support and grow Company’s values particularly regarding diversity, compliance and inclusiveness.
Liaise with other high-value centres within the Group.
Encourage the knowledge sharing and workshare with other high-value centres.
Responsible for the skills matrix and identification of training needs for the department.
Ensure the execution of C&I engineering deliverables within the dept are in accordance with the quality requirements and applicable codes and standards.
Assist in preparation of project standards, engineering and technical specifications.
Technical leadership and mentorship of engineers.
Technical & administrative management of the C&I Department within approved project budgets and schedules.
Assignment of the correct personnel to projects based on skills and availability.
Compliance with internal quality system.
Compliance with legal and code requirements.
Training and development of departmental staff.

Education:

The candidate must be in possession of a BSc/BEng Electrical/Electronic Engineering degree and be registered as a Professional Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

Work Experience:

Should have a minimum of 20 years' relevant design experience. Experience in Oil and Gas Environment is essential. Knowledge of and understanding of SABS / IEC / SANS standards. Knowledge of SANS 329 would be an advantage. Working knowledge of NEC would be an added advantage. Managerial skills are essential for this position. Project site experience including commissioning experience is advantageous. A strong skill set and experience in control systems is preferable.

Additional Requirements:

Proficiency with MS Office suite and the use of software programs related to C&I Engineering Design and the preparation of technical specifications is also required. This includes but is not limited to Smart-Plant Instrumentation.

Travel:

As per the job requirement.

Reporting Structure:

HOD Engineering.

Training:

Will be provided as required.

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