Mining Project Engineer needed in South Africa New

Skills Provision; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 560,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in mining is seeking a skilled Project Engineer to manage and oversee various engineering tasks. This role involves supporting the Project Management Team, coordinating engineering activities, and ensuring technical requirements are met across projects. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. This position offers the opportunity to work on significant mining projects, providing a chance to make a substantial impact in a dynamic environment. If you are looking for a challenging role with growth potential in the mining sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant project execution/design experience in engineering.
• Broad understanding of major design engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Management Team and compile Monthly Project Progress Reports.
• Coordinate internal and external engineering activities and interfaces.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Effective Communication

Education

BSc in Engineering

Equivalent Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Software

MS Project

Job description

Mining company in South Africa requires a Project Engineer skilled in mining scopes and feasibility studies. This company owns one of the largest mining resources in the world.

The Engineer will be required to travel to various sites and occasionally internationally.

Salary & Benefits

• R 560,000 p / a

The Role

1. Support Project Management Team as required.
2. Compile the Monthly Project Progress Report for review by the Project Management Team.
3. Complete all assigned tasks as delegated by the Project Management Team.
4. Coordination of internal and external engineering activities and the interdisciplinary interfaces in close coordination with Project Consultants.
5. Ensure technical requirements are properly incorporated into engineering deliverables.
6. Manage and facilitate communication across the engineering functions to ensure that the project objectives and needs are met.
7. Coordinate Internal and External Design Reviews.
8. Support the Cost Control and Forecasting activities for Project Reporting.
9. Maintain and update the Project Schedule.
10. Coordination of internal and external technical aspects.
11. Lead technical negotiations and bid evaluation for engineering and equipment packages.
12. Provide liaison services between engineering and construction.
13. Attend/conduct project and site meetings as required.
14. Review and provide input on P&IDs, Equipment Lists, Technical Specifications and other Project Specific Documentation.
15. Prepare Construction Bid Package documents, in collaboration with construction engineering, for project construction subcontracts. This will include initial preparation to final (conformed) contract package.

Requirements

1. BSc in engineering or equivalent qualification.
2. Candidates will have an Engineering background with ideally 5 years relevant project execution/design experience.
3. Possess a broad understanding of the major design engineering disciplines, i.e., Piping, Equipment, Process, Civil/Structural, Instrumentation, and Electrical.
4. Basic understanding of processes typical of mineral processing projects.
5. Effective leadership skills.
6. Effective computer skills; Microsoft Office Software, MS Project, and others.
7. Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the Company.
8. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.