Project Engineer

Omnia Holdings; Merafong City Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in South Africa is seeking a qualified professional to manage engineering projects and ensure compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, have at least 5 years of experience in the management of project life cycles, and demonstrate expertise in conducting analysis and implementing engineering processes. This role offers the opportunity to work independently and make significant contributions to impactful projects.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in managing project life cycles using engineering principles.
• 3 years' experience in multi-disciplinary engineering projects.
• 3 years' experience applying process parameters and materials quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project life cycle from concept and design through implementation.
• Design and build production facilities and equipment per business requirements.
• Monitor and improve engineering systems for continuous improvement.
• Review and manage engineering service level agreements with third-party vendors.
• Ensure compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act and other regulations.
• Conduct analysis on performance data and provide recommendations.
• Commission production facilities to validate against design intent.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Initiative

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent

Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)

Job description

Job Description

Compliant delivery of engineering projects and provision of expert engineering knowledge and services support by assisting in the implementation and managing of the engineering standards, compliance and disciplines in order to comply to the production framework.

Overview

Compliant delivery of engineering projects and provision of expert engineering knowledge and services support by assisting in the implementation and managing of the engineering standards, compliance and disciplines in order to comply to the production framework.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) (Advantageous)

Experience

• 5 years' demonstrated experience in the management of project life cycle i.e. implementation, testing and handover using engineering principles and techniques.
• 3 years' demonstrated experience in multi-disciplinary engineering projects impacting on various areas of the business.
• 3 years' demonstrated experience in the application of process parameters and materials quality requirements to ensure optimal product performance.

Duties

• Delivered engineering projects according to plan:
  • To effectively manage the project life cycle from the concept and detail of design, through implementation, testing and handover using engineering principles and techniques.
  • To design and build production facilities (plants) or parts thereof, equipment, automation control systems, other engineering systems, equipment repair and maintenance procedures in accordance with business requirements.
• Engineering projects compliant with regulations, engineering standards, project standards, formulation requirements and client specifications:
  • Assist in monitoring, auditing, research, and improve all aspects of engineering systems, including procedures, to ensure continuous improvement.
  • To consult and work with engineers or other stakeholders on various engineering related queries/initiatives in order to provide subject matter expert advice on operating procedures, resolving system malfunctions, or providing technical information.
  • To maintain the content of engineering database across the division to ensure effective knowledge management, standardisation and safe-guarding of information.
  • To keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry, at a national and international level.
• BME governance and audited engineering standards:
  • To review and manage engineering service level agreements (SLAs) with third party vendors, contractors and other stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
  • To ensure that all the requirements of the Mine Health and Safety Act, OHS Act, Explosives Act, International and National requirements, as well as customer regulatory requirements are met during engineering projects and on site thus ensuring effective management of SHERQ and adherence to stipulated disciplines for continuous improvement of occupational Safety, Health, Environment and Quality factors that impact on any organisation.
• Developed solutions and/or provided expert advice in support of client needs with regards to engineering processes and projects:
  • To conduct analysis on performance data, make recommendations, and ensure production software and control systems are maintained and upgraded as per optimal production requirements.
• Managed and/or enabled project execution to achieve project objectives:
  • To commission production facilities (plants) and systems to validate against design intent and hand-over to stakeholders.
• Generate and provide enabled training material to stakeholders on engineering standards:
  • Ensure that all the relevant training materials for various operations are generated and maintained for all delivered engineering projects.

Job Competencies

• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and unsupervised
• Initiative and Tenacity
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail