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Job Title
Project Engineer: Petrochemical: 2 Year FTC: Cape Town
Employment Type
Contract
Experience
10 to 10 years
Salary
Negotiable
Job Published
22 November 2024
Job Reference No.
1874329566

Job Description

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

 

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