Rotating Equipment Project Engineer (Field & Workshop)

Chart Industries; Sasolburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is seeking a Project Manager in South Africa to lead mechanical engineering projects with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery. You will coordinate workshop and field teams, manage costs, and ensure customer satisfaction on time and within budget.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, PMP certification, 5+ years of PM experience, and hands-on knowledge of rotating equipment and related systems.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• Project Management Professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience.
• Technical knowledge of rotating equipment, reciprocating compressors, gas compressor engines, and steam turbines.
• Knowledge of quality management systems and EHS practices.
• Customer-facing experience and strong communication skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Projects.
• A valid Code 08 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety policies to mitigate project risks and foster a safe environment.
• Collaborate with Workshop, Field Services and customers to assign talent to projects and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Prepare costings and proposals with Sales Engineers to meet customer requirements.
• Create comprehensive project scope packs for workshop and field services teams.
• Develop risk management and contingency plans with the Safety Department.
• Communicate progress and scope changes to clients and obtain approvals and purchase orders.
• Ensure subcontractors meet safety and cost requirements.
• Expedite goods and services to meet project needs.
• Liaise with Quality Department to maintain quality plans.
• Deliver projects on target to support bookings and sales.
• Capture order information in the ERP to ensure delivery and payment.
• Prepare service reports and timesheets for accounting.
• Travel to visit clients and subcontractors and manage AX-based project budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Client communication

MS Office (Word/Excel/Projects)

Costing & budgeting

Safety & EHS awareness

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

ERP systems

AX

MS Project

Job description

Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is seeking a Project Manager in South Africa to lead mechanical engineering projects with a strong focus on safety, quality and delivery. You will coordinate workshop and field teams, manage costs, and ensure customer satisfaction on time and within budget.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Mechanical Engineering, PMP certification, 5+ years of PM experience, and hands-on knowledge of rotating equipment and related systems.