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

Communication will only be with shortlisted candidates: jino.swart@isilumko.co.za