Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
The purpose of this position is to drive the design, construction, commissioning, and hand over of various on-site and off-site projects.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• BEng Mechanical Engineering essential
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant working experience
• Experience within an FMCG environment would be advantageous
• Experience in mechanical Design, P&ID, Project management, Commissioning and project execution, preferred
• Hands-on experience in managing a team
• MS Office Suite

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Initiative and problem-solving
• Ability to handle stress and pressure
• Strong design and analytical skills
• Strong mathematical aptitude
• Ability to lead a team

• Onsite construction, implementation, and supervision of various projects
• Onsite commissioning of engineering projects
• Assist the Engineering Manager: Projects, in any project engineering activities
• Contribute to the continuous optimization of the production process
• Draft manuals and procedures as required within the department

• Participate in safety forums
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes
• Comply with safety policies and procedures
• Distribute safety information as and when required
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times

• Ensure overall compliance to relevant procedures and policies
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles
• Regular goal reviews are completed to assess achievement of results
• Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands
• Ensure adequate succession planning in order to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements