Project Engineer

Pump and Abrasion Technologies; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Pump and Abrasion Technologies is seeking a Project Engineer for our Centurion head offices. The role is office-based with responsibilities spanning technical project tenders, lifecycle management from submission to commissioning, and collaboration across R&D, Technical, Finance, Safety, Sales and Management.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background in mechanical or process disciplines, up to 2 years of experience, and is capable with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Eng or BScEng in Mechanical or Process Engineering.
• 0–2 years working experience.
• Pump related experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting and specifying pump systems to meet project requirements.
• Compile technical project tenders and proposals.
• Ensure technical compliance for all tender submissions.
• Manage buy-outs and technicalities around products (Motors, Gearboxes, Couplings, Drives, etc.).
• Drive and manage projects from order date to commissioning.
• Act as technical contact point for EPC/EPCM houses.
• Manage project life cycle and timelines.
• Liaise with departments within Pump and Abrasion Technologies.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Process engineering

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

MS Word

MS Excel

Communication skills

Self-starter

Education

Eng or BScEng in Mechanical or Process Engineering

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

PROJECT ENGINEER

You will be joining the Technical Sales department whose main focus is to support our Salesforce regarding all technical-related aspects as well as look after all Project-related aspects. The position is majority office based at our Head Offices in Centurion. Your main responsibility will be to look after all technical aspects of project tenders and proposals together with the management of the project life cycle from submission to commissioning.

You will be exposed to various aspects of the business from R&D, Technical, Finance, Safety, Sales and Management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in selecting and specifying pump systems to best meet project requirements.
• Compile technical project tenders and proposals.
• Ensure technical compliance for all tender submissions.
• Manage all buy-outs and the technicalities around these products (Motors, Gearboxes, Couplings, Drives, etc.)
• Drive and manage projects from order date to commissioning.
• Be the technical contact point for EPC/EPCM houses.
• Manage project life cycle and timelines.
• Liaise with various departments within Pump and Abrasion Technologies.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:

• Must display a strong mechanical and or process engineering ability.

• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Displays the ability to organize and maintain various files and sheets.
• Excellent experience with computers and software, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires an energetic and driven employee that is a self-starter who can take ownership of all technical related aspects of his area

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Eng or BSc.Eng degree in Mechanical or Process Engineering
• 0-2 years working experience
• Pump related experience will be advantageous