Project Engineer : Electrical - Umkomaas at Sappi

As a Project Engineer: Electrical, you will be responsible for:

• Lead the electrical engineering and design for the execution of the electrical scope of projects
• Develop electrical strategy and design criteria to suit the unique project requirements
• Utilise approved design to compile a project plan to facilitate the execution and close out of related project work
• Recommend maintenance schedules for new projects and install bill of materials onto SAP
• Work with Plant Engineers to ensure the reliability and maintainability of new and modified installations
• Develop and coordinate project justifications, cost estimates, and execution plans
• Execute and lead medium-sized turnkey projects in Saiccor Mill and take responsibility for end-to-end service delivery
• Manage project budget allocations and ensure that project costs are within the planned budget
• Controlling finance by managing supplier commitments on projects while tracking and pursuing invoicing milestones to maintain a favourable cash flow position
• Compile and organise documents, progress reports, project plans, and other project documentation, coordinating feedback where required
• Ensure the safe conduct of projects. Ensuring all safety policies and procedures are followed and embraced to promote a safe working environment
• Contribute to the health, safety, and environment in the relevant section of the Saiccor Mill by completing hazard/ risk assessments for new equipment and processes
• Ensure that electrical engineering know-how (processes, equipment, and technologies) is available and shared within the mill by ensuring that all electronic databases are kept up to date including Saiccor Virtual Library, SharePoint, and GTL
• Co-ordinate training interventions for skills development of subordinates and project team members

What are we looking for?

• NQF level 7 qualification (Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering) with 2 years relevant experience OR
• BTech in Electrical Engineering with 4 years of relevant experience within a heavy industry environment
• Registration as a PR Technologist or PR Engineer with ECSA will be considered advantageous
• Project management experience will be considered advantageous
• Computer literate (MS Office, MS Project, SAP)