Project Engineer at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• BTT Richards Bay currently has a vacancy for Project Engineer in the Projects & Engineering department.
• The main purpose of the job is to provide project management services to guarantee the effective and efficient delivery of all projects at the BTT Richards Bay and Isando sites.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required:

• Project management skills
• Ability to plan organise, prioritise and multi-task at a senior level.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Team player and customer focused.
• Ability to work under pressure and make decisions.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good understanding of the OHS Act and other industry applicable legislation.
• Ability to interact with and influence external and internal stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements    

• Engineering Diploma or Degree
• Project management qualification would be advantageous.
• 3 years project management experience in the Chemical/Petro-chemical industry
• Good understanding of SHEQ systems (OHSAS18001, ISO14001 & ISO9001)
• Good understanding of API 653/650 standards

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Implement an effective and efficient project management strategy.
• Provide input into the business unit strategic capex investment plan.
• Prepare capex justifications/business cases for all projects.
• Develop and track the project plan for each project and give feedback to management.
• Conduct feasibility studies.
• Plan, organise and execute all projects within agreed time, cost and budget scopes.
• Execute optimisation program.
• Identify risk exposure and risk mitigation measures.
• Provide input from project perspective into the business unit business plans.
• Maintain internal and external customer relations.
• Submit monthly management reports as required by the business.
• Ensure project postmortems are conducted after each project.
• Ensure that all project management procedures and work instructions are in place.
• Review project effectiveness after the completion of each project and compile reports.
• Drive the management of change process.
• Effectively manage contractors.
• Create and maintain positive workplace relationships.
• Assist in managing overall capex budget.
• Ensure all project documents are archived and controlled.