Project Engineer

TotalEnergies; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified engineer to manage outsourced engineering and construction projects. The successful candidate will have a BSc or BTech in relevant engineering fields and at least six years of experience in the oil and gas industry. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Strong negotiation and project management skills are essential.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Opportunities for individual development

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Solid expertise in technical engineering and construction within the petroleum sector.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation like OHS-Act, SANS Standards, API Codes.

Responsibilities

• Manage outsourced Engineering and Construction works optimizing service providers.
• Conduct project feasibility studies for engineering and construction projects.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and TotalEnergies Group standards.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Negotiation skills

Project Management and Evaluation skills

Customer Service Excellence

Education

BSc or BTech degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Project Management qualification

Job description

Contexte et environnement

Management of all outsourced Engineering and Construction works through optimal utilisation of the service providers (contractors and consultants).

Organisation: Engineering is a service provider to Operations Team, Sales and Marketing Team, Legal and HSEQ.

Local regulations and TotalEnergies Group standards to be complied with.

Activités

Depot Engineering and Construction:

• Prepare and implement investment programme for his / her area of responsibility.
• Ensure the safe implementation of technical solutions conforming to legal requirements, TotalEnergies Group Requirements and best practices.
• Conduct project feasibility studies for engineering and construction projects, preparing documentation, drawings and recommendation for execution of project.
• Submit and obtain local authorities required approvals, prepare and obtain approval for internal Management of Change documentations.
• Guide the draughtsman and or consultants in preparation of the construction drawings.
• Participate in negotiation for the supply of equipment and engineering contracts with the service providers, in collaboration with the Procurement Project Team.
• Plan, organise, control and execute field construction activities, within the given time and budget.
• Be responsible for incorporation of local legislation requirements, Group standards and best practices to all engineering and construction projects.

HSEQ

• Support the implementation of HSE programmes to ensure constant adherence and compliance to the Company’s HSEQ and security standards, any local by‑laws and government legislation so as to minimise all risk pertaining to the company’s assets and stock, to be an excellent corporate citizen, remain operational and ensure the safety of all people.
• Effectively manage and minimise HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring: Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements. Promotion of safe working environment within your sphere of influence and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies. T hat HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility.

Governance

• Ensure effective risk management and internal control, including asset management, for area of responsibility.
• E fectively monitor and evaluate variation orders associated with project scope and cost changes.
• Provide regular updates to technical manager regarding the projects and providing explanations on any delay with regards to the projects.
• Make use of the Project Management tool for Project Management, Document Repository, and Management.

Reporting

• Ensure all project data added / uploaded is following the System Health and Governance rules set up with the system, thereby ensuring accurate monitoring of projects.
• Ensure assets for all completed projects are added to the asset register and demolished Assets are also removed from the asset register. Data Packs and Safety file handed over to the site on completion of the work.
• Provide technical support to Site Maintenance Engineers and Bulk Customer Sites Teams.

Profil du candidat

• Holds a BSc or BTech degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. A Project Management qualification is considered an added advantage.
• Possesses a minimum of six years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with solid expertise in technical engineering and construction within the petroleum sector.
• Demonstrates a high level of problem-solving ability, strong negotiation skills, and tenacity. Proactively challenges assumptions, identifies underlying issues, and drives effective solutions.
• A good knowledge of all relevant legislation that guides the industry, e.g. OHS-Act, SANS Standards, API Codes, etc.
• English is the working language.

Preferred Educational and Experience Requirements

• Holds a BSc or BTech degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering. A Project Management qualification is considered an added advantage.
• Possesses a minimum of six years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with solid expertise in technical engineering and construction within the petroleum sector.
• Demonstrates a high level of problem-solving ability, strong negotiation skills, and tenacity. Proactively challenges assumptions, identifies underlying issues, and drives effective solutions.
• A good knowledge of all relevant legislation that guides the industry, e.g. OHS-Act, SANS Standards, API Codes, etc.
• English is the working language.

Other key requirements

• A high level of verbal & non-verbal communication.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Strong Project Management and Evaluation skills
• An orientation towards Customer Service Excellence.
• Results driven, an achiever that can put in long hours when required.
• Assertive, showing no fear for doing what other are afraid to do.
• Strategic and holistic thinking.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• A driver’s licence (B, EB or similar).
• The ability and flexibility to travel on behalf of TotalEnergies Marketing Southern Africa.

Informations supplémentaires

TotalEnergies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.