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