Senior Project Engineer

Cletech Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Durban, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in the petroleum industry, with at least 5 years in project management, responsible for planning and overseeing multi-disciplinary projects. Applicants should possess a B. Sc. in Mechanical Engineering and a Project Management Diploma, along with knowledge of relevant industry standards.

Qualifications

• 10 years engineering experience in the petroleum industry.
• 5 years in a project management role.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Planning, design, construction, and commissioning of petrochemical projects.
• Ensuring projects meet time and cost specifications.
• Managing design and fabrication of piping and pressure equipment.

Skills

Engineering experience in petroleum industry

Project management

Knowledge of OHS Act and relevant standards

Good communication skills (written & verbal)

Team management

Education

B. Sc. Mech Eng

Project Management Diploma

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY : Our Client, in the Petroleum / Oil / Gas Industry, is seeking a Senior Project Engineer with 10 years experience within the Industry and 5 years experience in Project Management.

Responsibilities

• Experience: Essential: Over 10 years engineering experience in the petroleum industry, of which 5 years was in a project management role. Preferable: knowledge of OHS Act, ASME B31 (Piping), SANS 347, SANS 10089-1 & ASME VIII standards.
• Roles & Responsibilities: 1. Planning, design, construction, and commissioning of multi-disciplinary petrochemical projects from inception to completion.
• 2. Ensures projects are completed within the time and cost limit as well as to the agreed specifications.
• 3. Compiling P&IDs, HAZOP / MOC studies, budgets & schedules for capital expenditure projects.
• 4. Managing design, draughting and in-house fabrication of piping, pressure equipment, structures, heat exchangers, distillation columns & vessels.
• 5. Management of local & international contractors and suppliers.
• 6. Drafting of RFQ’s, BOQ, review of variation orders, contract adjudications & contract administration (NEC, JBCC).

Attributes

• Consistent.
• Fair.
• Trustworthy.
• Energetic.
• Dedicated.
• Logical thinker.
• Accurate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Not afraid of getting hands dirty.
• Able to work unsupervised.
• Able to manage teams.
• Good communicator (written & verbal).
• Good interaction with senior management (internal & external).
• Able to prioritise.

Qualifications

• B. Sc. Mech Eng
• Project Management Diploma
• 10 years petroleum industry or liquid bulk terminal experience
• 5 Year project management role