About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Project Engineer with a strong mechanical background to join their team in Springs, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing projects as identified and required by the user/production, and will play a key role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of the glass manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Issue and adjudicate tender documents
• Facilitate equipment selection, get quotes and liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Draw up budgets and project plans
• Compile and manage contracts (FIDIC, JBC, NEC)
• Contractors to be managed to ensure work is executed safe and in accordance with the requirements of the OHS-act
• Ensure contracts and projects are executed on time and in budget
• Regular site inspections and maintenance responsibilities

Requirements

• 3 years’ experience in a continuous process operation, preferably a glass manufacturing environment
• A BSc Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
• A Government Certificate of Competency will be advantageous
• High level problem solving skills
• Demonstrate a proven, successful, hands-on track record in the maintenance of machinery in a production environment

Qualifications

• Completed BSc Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

Salary & Benefits

Salary: R 450 000 CTC (neg)

Industry: Glass

Location: Springs

Salary: Market Related

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Our client is the only manufacturer of float glass in South Africa and is situated in Springs, Gauteng. And a challenging position exists in the Engineering Department for a Project Engineer (Mechanical).

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Key Accountabilities and Attributes:

• Primary function is to execute projects as identified and required by the user/production:

• Project initiation Processes include: feasibility studies, writing specifications, justifications, Capital expenditure and extra ordinary expenditure approvals,

• Designing, problem identification and creative problem solving skills are required.

• Issue and adjudicate tender documents,

• Facilitate equipment selection, get quotes and liaise with contractors and suppliers

• Draw up budgets and project plans.

• Compile and manage contracts (FIDIC, JBC, NEC).

• Contractors to be managed to ensure work is executed safe and in accordance with the requirements of the OHS-act.

• Ensure contracts and projects are executed on time and in budget.

• Ensure that relevant notifications, applications and communication procedures are followed to all relevant internal and external departments and as required by Law and local By-laws.

• Compile quality control and quality assurance procedures and ensure they are followed. These to include project risk assessments.

• Run project and contractor co-ordination meetings.

• Proper commissioning and acceptance procedures to be implemented.

• Ensure project documents, drawings and COC• s are signed off and filed, training is done and equipment is handed over to the operations with SOP• s, risk assessments and any other relevant documents such as MSDS• s.

• Ensure that maintenance requirements and procedures are entered into the PM system and• scheduled for execution. Ensure that required spares are in stock.

• Generate monthly reports on all areas of responsibility.

Plant Maintenance functions and operational functions:

• Site maintenance responsibilities that fall under the project department include:

o• Buildings, roofing, floors,

o• Roads, storm water,

o• Fences,

o• Externals services such as water supply, sewage, natural gas supply

o• Power supply and lighting.

• Do regular inspections and ensure PM-schedules are in place, executed and optimised.

• Assist the maintenance department with maintenance work during shutdowns, breakups, where major repairs are done or are required from time to time.

• Conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and to improve efficiency.

• Do standby as required.

• Provide support to the business• to ensure that plant operations meet environmental and safety protocols in a cost-effective manner

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Qualifications:

• BSc Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

• A Government Certificate of Competency is optional but candidate must be working towards obtaining it.

• At least 2 to 4 years• experience in a continuous process operation, preferably a glass making environment.

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Experience/Skills:

• Be an aspiring manager and be able to lead and motivate people.

• Should be a skilled project manager, know project execution principles, and be able to plan multiple contractors and activities.

• Be able to work with contractors.

• Have experience in implementing and ensuring OHS-Act requirements are adhered to.

• Should have some experience with hands-on maintenance of machinery in a production environment.

• Have a working knowledge of civil, electrical and control engineering.

• Demonstrate a high level of problem solving skills.