Project Engineers (X2) (JHB East Rand) at Rand Refinery

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Budget establishment and submission based on projects that are scoped and costed according to the User Requirement.
• Specification and as set out by the customer - budget accuracy).
• Manage costs by ensuring that approved annual Project budgets are adhered to, and that costing is as efficient as possible.
• Ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy of components and add technical input where required. (Scope completeness).
• Work with the Procurement department to ensure compliance to the necessary tendering and procurement processes at Rand Refinery (system compliance).
• Ensure that the technical solutions provided, enable targeted plant efficiency and productivity.
• Technical solutions consider maintenance requirements that facilitate effective repairs and maintenance.
• Technical solutions provided enhance plant reliability and plant efficiency and total cost of ownership.
• Continuous improvement of systems and processes by identifying and suggesting alternative solutions that increase throughput, reduce utility consumption, and reduce the maintenance effort (overhead cost reduction).
• SHEQ management by ensuring that equipment, machinery, people and products are protected from risk and harm.
• Identify hazards promptly and act on them accordingly.
• Adhering to all legislative requirements. (SHEQ manager feedback, manager feedback, no LTIs and near miss reporting).
• Adhering to all internal SHEQ standards and requirements. (SHEQ manager feedback, manager feedback, no LTls and near miss reporting).
• Conducts risk assessments for ail solutions that are provided to ensure that standards are maintained, and risk is minimised for staff, equipment, product, and the company. (Zero LTl, MTI or similar incidents).
• Training is to be provided for all technology that is provided that varies in any way from procedure or is new (Incident reports).
• Effectively manage the contractors in line with the SHEQ the project structure - no labour disputes or unresolved disciplinary matters related to performance and delivery to customer, 360-degree report.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS;

• A completed Projects Management tertiary qualification (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation or Chemical Engineering).
• Preference will be given to candidates that are certified as Project Management Professions or other related Advanced Management Certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates that have 5 to 8 years' experience in a similar role, which must be inclusive of a year in a formal project management role.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE;

• Knowledge of computerised project management systems.
• Advanced computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and SAP proficiency.
• Analytical reporting writing skills.
• Fault finding skills.
• Risk assessment skills.
• Contractor management skills.
• Negotiation skills. 
• Decision-making skills.
• Administrative knowledge – able to manage administrative duties effectively.
• Communication skills – able to converse at all levels.
• Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Positive attitude and resilient.
• General knowledge related to all fields within the Engineering discipline which includes but is not limited to Automation/ Instrumentation/ Electrical fields or Mechanical field.
• General knowledge of the LRA, OHS Act and SHE requirements relating to policies, procedures, regulations and permit compliance to ensure compliance in these areas of Safety and Management of people.
• Fault finding and investigations - understand techniques with high level of proficiency.
• Installation and commissioning knowledge relating to dynamics and processes of starting-up new installations.
• General knowledge of heavy industry material conveying and processing equipment in the Smelter industry.