Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
Project Engineer (Mechanical)

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications

• Matric
• Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Project Management Professional certification

Requirements

• Proven working experience in a projects environment.
• Background in the mining industry
• Familiar with manufacturing methods, techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience on computer aided design software (SolidWorks® and AutoCAD® skills essential)
• Knowledge of standard design codes and specifications
• Proficient with 2D CAD design and drafting with the ability to use industry standard CAD systems for design and documentation.

Duties

• As and when required provide support to the business development department, to help ensure that tenders are technically correct.
• Co-ordination or assisting with co-ordination of all activities relating to the execution of a project to ensure that:
• Customer expectations are being met (client satisfaction)
• Project remains on schedule
• Project remains within budget
• Sourcing, appointment and managing of sub-contractors.
• Liaising with the customer on a regular basis.
• Managing of design activities particularly ensuring that design activities are well planned and co-ordinated between different members of the design team as to ensure no delays are experienced during the design phase of the project.
• Conducting project alignment meetings between:
• Company and its customer
• Different departments within the company
• Internal engineering team
• Working closely with company's planner and expeditor to understand timelines for the project. Ensuring that progress reports are done to a high standard and are accurate before they are released to company’s customers.
• Assist in the compilation RFQ’s and contract documents for company's sub-contractors.
• Reviewing and approval of documents and drawings before they are submitted to company’s customers.
• Engaging with company's directors to keep them informed and to assist in making large decisions which influences the project cost and timelines.
• Working closely with company’s quality department to ensure that there is alignment between the engineering requirements and the quality management system for the project.
• Supervise and inspect the site installation, modification and commissioning of projects at mine sites throughout Africa and South Africa.
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems at mine sites within Africa and South Africa.
• Work closely with all departments in the company as and where required
• Effectively communicate information to co-workers, customers and suppliers, which they require to do their jobs. This communication must be objective and accomplished in a neutral to positive manner.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, monitor and cost control assigned engineering projects.
• Executing project specific deliverables agreed upon with the project stakeholders.
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
• Liaise with clients to interpret their specifications, expectations and requirements.
• Maintain the product and company reputation by complying with company’s mission statement.
• Perform other duties as required.

 

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