Springs: Project Engineer (Mechanical) posted by AtripleA recruitment & temps

Project Engineer_Mechanical

### Location: Springs

### Salary: R 450 000 CTC (neg)

Our Client is looking for a **Project Engineer** this position is only in manufacturing of glass in South Africa and is situated in Gauteng. A challenging position exists in the Engineering Department for a **Project Engineer (Mechanical)**. Candidate needs to have 3 years post graduate experience in plant maintenance projects within a continuous production environment.

### Qualifications

• BSc Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)

• A Government Certificate of Competency will be advantageous.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a continuous process operation, preferably a glass manufacturing environment.

### 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.

#### 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.

#### Plant Maintenance functions and operational functions:

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

• Buildings, roofing, floors,

• Roads, storm water,

• Fences,

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

• Power supply and lighting.

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

• Participate and lead Continuous Improvement projects and WCM (World Class Manufacturing) projects.

• 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.

### Experience/Skills

• Be a competent manager and can lead and motivate people.

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

• A high level of skill in working with contractors is essential.

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

• Demonstrate a proven, successful, hands-on track record in the 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

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