Senior Project Engineer

Findojobs South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment firm in South Africa is seeking a Project Manager with over 10 years in the petroleum industry and expertise in managing multi-disciplinary projects. The ideal candidate should possess a B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering and a Project Management Diploma, alongside excellent communication and team management skills. This role involves overseeing project completion within strict time and cost parameters.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of engineering experience in the petroleum industry.
• 5 years in a project management role.
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ASME B31, SANS 347 standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee multi-disciplinary petrochemical projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure project completion within time and cost limits.
• Manage design, draughting, and fabrication of equipment.

Skills

Project management

Engineering experience

Good communication

Team management

Education

B. Sc. Mechanical Engineering

Project Management Diploma

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Experience : Essential : Over 10 years engineering experience, in the petroleum industry, of which 5 years was in a project management role. Preferable : 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 RFQs, BOQ, review of variation orders, contract adjudications & contract administration (NEC, JBCC). Other 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.

Desired Experience & Qualification

B. Sc. Mech Eng

Project Management Diploma

10 years petroleum industry or liquid bulk terminal experience

5 Year project management role