Do you have Project management and Implementation experience? Then this is the job for you.
My client is currently looking for a suitably qualified person for the position of a Projects Engineer - Optimisation within the Downstream department. The position reports to the Downstream Optimisation Manager.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing a comprehensive project management service to the Pharmaceutical business with regards to major and minor projects
Key performance areas
• Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects using appropriate processes and tools.
• Identify, generate the business case, motivate, plan, and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time.
• Leverage support from process and engineering optimisation teams to deliver on the project mandate.
• Coordinate input and develop 5-year manufacturing capital plans, including equipment selection and review.
• Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations, and adjudications of projects.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensure that all
contractors meet SLAs.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent delays.
• Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using appropriate tools and
techniques.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis, and ensure capital projects
are aligned with the Costrac system.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management and the corporate head
office capital.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the
contract.
• Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective handover.
• Promote and adhere to company procedures, policies, and guidelines.
Minimum specifications / requirement areas
• BSc Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing
• Optimisation experience of at least 3 years
• Project management and implementation experience
• Familiarity with Costac or similar would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Pharmaceutical Standards would be advantageous.
• Good interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
