Installation Supervisor Electrical at Bühler Group

A vacancy is available for an Installation Supervisor Electrical - Reporting to the Department Manager Automation and Site Management in Buhler (Pty) Ltd Johannesburg

Tasks

• Managing and leading a team of technician required for the installation of medium projects. (type B projects) He is responsible for the planning, preparation and execution of the installation supervision, within scope of work associated to the assigned project. Ensuring compliance with Bühler related directives and OHS standards
• Development of cost, time schedule and quality on the project
• Overall site and subcontract budget targets are achieved
• All parties to the project are able to make optimum decisions based on information furnished from site
• Customer satisfaction survey targets are achieved
• Compliance with processes, procedures and tools
• Ensures that OHS goals are set and monitored
• Provision of experience feedback to other projects and functions
• The personnel assigned is fully acquainted with the site specific rules, safety regulations and environmental protection measures and that they perform their work accordingly
• Perform installation according to the specifications and engineering documents, taking into account the safety instructions, environmental protection measures and local regulations
• All available tools and aids are utilized in order to achieve the goals of his/ her assignment and as well to strive for continuous plant improvements and cost reduction
• Timely call-up of Bühler specialist and further associated staff thru Site Manager or Project Manager
• Monitors progress of construction against the program and takes steps to ensure the pro-gram is achieved. Initiates as required mitigation/ preventive actions to achieve target pro-gram timely with the support of the Site Manager or Project Manager
• Ensure that the engineering department is involved in handling technical problems and decisions
• Conduct or attend daily and weekly meetings with Bühler staff and subcontractors, ensure that the Site Manager and the Project Manager receive regular information updates
• Keep a diary to record daily work, occurrences, problems, special information, etc. plus a list of pending items
• Provide technical experience feedback to Project Management and Project Execution departments during debriefing meeting
• Ensure correct behaviour and good teamwork within the installation and commissioning team in accordance with company policy and local requirements/ regulations
• Manage and lead the technician team in order to achieve and further improve the cost, schedule, quality and OHS targets
• If there is no Site Manager, he acts as prime point of contact for the project with the client and contractors on site, including, progress management, site organization, OHS, financial recommendations, quality control and design modifications
• Performance assessments of all member of staff reporting to him/ her are performed in accordance with current procedure
• Maintaining an intensive customer relationship and a high level of customer satisfaction
• Tracks any deviation in the scope of work in the Bühler CAQ system
• Liaise with the Project Management Office to establish, implement and maintain operating standards to ensure quality project results and customer satisfaction
   

Required qualifications

• Higher technical education (Professional School / Technical College)
• Fluent in English
• Minimum 3 years of experience as Installation Engineer or proof of sufficient skills
• Technical and commercial knowledge covering multiple disciplines
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with site teams and motivate them to meet the project objectives

Preferred qualifications

• Customer focus
• Ability to work internationally
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Sound judgment and decision making skills
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Strong problem solving skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with people inside and outside of the company
• Ability to be detail oriented without losing sight of the big picture

Application documents

• Comprehensive CV
• Certified copy of ID
• Certified copies of all qualifications
• Contactable references