Engineering Manager: Commercial Technology Installations Audits and Special Projects at Air Products South Africa

Overview and Key Responsibilities

• This role will be responsible for overseeing the provision of technically sound and commercially viable solution(s) on CT projects.
• This will be achieved by ensuring CT projects are designed and executed safely on time, in budget and are fit for purpose.
• The role will provide technically sound and cost-effective solutions on special projects undertaken by the company.
• This will be achieved by providing clear scope and specifications while ensuring delivery of such projects is safe, on time and in line with the approved budget.
• The role will oversee the execution of customer installation audit functions
• This will be achieved by identifying non-compliances on existing and new installations and facilitate the closure of such in line with company procedures, standards and relevant regulations.
• The role will contribute to the development of critical knowledge base and skills to capacitate and build a pipeline of technically skilled team for Merchant Engineering.
• The role will champion the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ in Merchant Engineering.

Key areas of responsibility for this role include but are not limited to:

• Provide technical knowledge and expertise within the company and industry;
• Provide expert technical support to the relevant Business Unit(s) as required;
• Provide product, equipment and services expertise to support Business Units;
• Lead the process of ensuring compliance to Corporate, industry and legal codes of practice, policies, procedures and work instructions;
• Provide technical solution development expertise on requirements and product know-how;
• Provide timeous response to after sales technical issues on CT equipment and aim to resolve;
• Provide sound maintenance guidance and skills transfer to the engineering team
• Ensure the correct critical spares are available in all critical installations;
• Lead the scoping, costing and execution of company special projects in line with Project management principles, best practice and company procedures;
• Provide support and develop recommendations on new business activities, services and offerings;
• Manage compliance audit of the existing and new customer installations against the company requirements in line with the relevant legislation/regulations, international/national standards, codes of practice, Air Products global standards and corporate policies;
• Review, evaluate and recommend Project Engineers and Technicians suitability for SACGA registration;
• Represents the company on delegated industry working groups;
• Contributes to a centre of knowledge and technical skills development;
• Sound cost management and control in line with company rules and procedures.

Essential Requirements

• A Matric certificate;
• A completed Degree or Diploma in Electrical, Mechanical, or Instrumentation Engineering;
• Must possess a recognized Management Qualification;
• A Project Management Qualification;
• Registration or eligibility for registration with ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa);
• A minimum of 15 years of related engineering experience within the Gas Industry;
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in maintenance, projects, installations or control systems;
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a managerial or supervisory role;
• Strong expertise in Instrumentation and Control Systems (PLCs, control logic/philosophy etc);
• Solid engineering design capabilities with a focus on technical solution development and problem solving;
• Demonstrable technical experience in freezing tunnels systems, oxy-fuel burner technology and gas mixing panels;
• Proven track record on project execution and technical skills within the discipline of specialization;
• Ability to function successfully in a multi stakeholder role.