Project Engineer

Chart Industries; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mining and industrial equipment projects from quotation through delivery. You will coordinate across Engineering, Drawing Office, Quality, Site Services, Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes.

The role requires a Degree/National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, PMP certification, 5+ years of project management, 3–5 years in mining/industrial, strong communication skills, a Code 08

Qualifications

• Degree or national diploma in mechanical engineering.
• PM certification (e.g., PMP).
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• 3–5 years of mining/industrial experience.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Valid Code 08 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for mining/industrial equipment.
• Coordinate across Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams.
• Prepare and manage repair cost estimates and tender responses.
• Negotiate schedules, pricing and delivery with customers and suppliers.
• Monitor project cash flow and profitability.
• Ensure safety, quality and timely project completion.

Skills

Project management

Communication

MS Office

AX

Code 08 license

Education

Degree/ National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Professional Certification

Tools

AX

Job description

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Location: Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa, 2007

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

What Will You Do?

Facilitate the strip, inspection, and quotation process for mining and industrial equipment, including the preparation of detailed repair procedures.

Compile and analyse failure reports for mining and industrial fans to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.

Negotiate repair pricing, schedules, and delivery timelines with customers and suppliers.

Prepare and manage repair cost estimates to ensure accurate project costing and profitability.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers to support future business opportunities and growth.

Execute spare parts projects by coordinating activities across multiple departments, including Engineering, Drawing Office, Quality, Site Services, Supply Chain, and Procurement.

Manage project cash flow and financial performance by controlling supplier commitments, tracking invoicing milestones, and maintaining a positive cash flow position.

Coordinate integration between Project Engineering, Procurement, Quality, and suppliers to ensure project completion dates are achieved within agreed parameters.

Prepare cost estimates and compile customer tenders in accordance with approved spare parts margin guidelines, ensuring competitiveness while maintaining profitability.

Evaluate supplier quotations and challenge pricing where necessary, ensuring that only market-related increases are applied in accordance with SEIFSA indices and industry guidelines.

Actively manage contract changes, variations, and amendments throughout the project lifecycle.

Attend customer and site project progress meetings, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans to management.

Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.

Your Experience Should Be...

• Degree/ National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.
• Project Management Professional Certification.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• At least 3-5 years’ experience in mining and Industrial.
• An engineering understanding of Mining and Industrial fan.
• Ability to communicate well at all levels with good presentation skills.
• A valid Code 08 driver’s license.
• MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Projects
• Working knowledge of AX

Our Benefits Package...

Howden provides a great benefits package in addition to an attractive salary. The Company also offers the opportunity to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment within a global engineering company.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment servicing multiple applications in the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our unique product portfolio is used in every phase of the liquid gas supply chain, including upfront engineering, service and repair.