Senior Civil Field Engineer

Worley; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering firm is seeking a Civil Field Engineer to coordinate site construction activities and support technical queries during the project phase. The role requires reviewing construction specifications, managing punch items, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards. Ideal candidates should have an engineering background and experience in on-site construction coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering.
• Familiarity with construction plans and procedures.
• Ability to respond to engineering queries effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between the site construction team and the home office engineering team.
• Contribute to Inspection and Test Plans.
• Review datasheets, construction plans, and supplier fabrications.

Job description

The main function of the Worley Civil Field Engineer is to coordinate between the site construction team and the Worley design home office engineering team. The role is to support, not replace, the Exxaro-appointed field engineer, by responding to technical queries (TQ).

During the construction phase, under the supervision of Exxaro, the Worley Civil Field Engineer will:

1. Coordinate between the site construction team and the Worley design home office engineering team.
2. Contribute to the Inspection and Test Plans (ITP) for five packages: EW/Box cut, Silo, Conveyors, Support Complex, and Tunnels.
3. Review datasheets of materials used in construction.
4. Review construction plans and procedures.
5. Inspect supplier fabrications.
6. Review and approve concessions related to civil earthworks and structural concrete works.
7. Respond to engineering site queries regarding earthworks and structural concrete works.
8. Manage punch list items and issue correction notices to Exxaro. Upon completion and sign-off of all punch items, the Worley engineer will formally accept the scope items. If punch items in categories 1 and 2 remain open, acceptance will be withheld until resolved.
9. Review the overall data pack for the relevant structure for completeness.
10. Review red line drawings issued by Exxaro, ensuring all modifications are captured. Poorly annotated drawings will be returned for updates, which are excluded from this scope and subject to Change Management procedures.