Projects Engineer

SUMMARY:
Highly Skilled Projects Engineer with Min 5 years post qualifications experience required for this progressive organisation

POSITION INFO:
Qualification:

• Tertiary Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or similar) from a Recognized Institution
• A formal tertiary qualification is required - a bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Diploma will be considered. The preferred qualification would be that of mechanical engineering, although other suitable qualifications such as mechatronics / electromechanical will be considered.
• 5 years post qualification related work experience is preferable.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook / Word / Excel) is required. A working knowledge of AutoCAD / Autodesk Inventor and MS projects would be beneficial.
• Must have a valid passport and be prepared to travel
  internationally (several times per year) to mine sites for the specific purpose of commissioning company equipment as well as for aftermarket technical support.
• The candidate should preferably have previous hands-on working experience integrating and
  commissioning new equipment on site (mining, construction or other); and have an
  understanding of the site working dynamics between the end client, project manager,
  equipment supplier and construction companies.
  The site work will require the candidate to be resourceful and able to think on his feet to
  ensure successful conclusion of the related site work.

• Responsible for managing contracts for the design, manufacturing and commissioning of company proprietary equipment.
• The functional requirements for management of contracts includes:
• Verify client scope of work and ensure full scope is provided to client.
• Involve with equipment designs and checking of drawings.
• Place all orders associated with the manufacturing and assembly of equipment on suppliers.
• Establish and monitor manufacturing timelines to ensure completion of projects on time.
• Ensure consistent quality of manufacture.
• Communication with clients to ensure contractual compliance.
• Manage all commercial issues relating to contracts i.e., costing, contract cash-flows and client invoicing.
• Responsible for the commissioning of equipment manufactured.
• Foster a professional cooperative working relationship with the financial and marketing departments.
• Be involved in the tender / marketing process of the equipment in terms of design, costing, documentation and correspondence required by the marketing department.
• Become actively involved in ensuring that the client after sales service levels are maintained / improved.
• Conduct commissioning and aftersales service visits to clients.