Projects Engineer (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To drive project engineering, administration and execution of capital projects at Middelburg Ferrochrome in a safe and cost-effective manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by co

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Process through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure customer satisfaction

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Ensure relevant health and safety standards are maintained
• Contractor and supplier management related to projects being planned and executed
• Proper scheduling and control of projects assigned from budget to sign off phases
• Compilation of the budget and control expenses for each project
• Quality Control of projects
• Conduct studies for new projects
• Financial evaluation of project feasibility using tools like NPV, IRR, Payback and financial modelling
• Following of the procurement process on Coupa as part of the project management process
• Set up of Project and project related budgets with plant customers
• Technical management of project at hand to ensure legal and engineering standards and requirements are met at all times
• Compilation of business cases for project motivations and capital applications
• Filing of project data and documentation for archiving and supply to customer with each project
• Management of Change related to each project in conjunction with the project customer
• Drive Continuous Improvement Projects and other change management initiatives
• The post implementation evaluation of projects

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through operation excellence

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng./BSc Mechanical or Electrical (Eng.) Degree, B-Tech or National Diploma Mechanical or Electrical
• 4 years relevant experience

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Previous experience on furnaces or smelting environment will be advantageous
• Project Management 

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Project Management
• Quality Orientation
• Aligning performance for success
• Technical/ Professional Excellence

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Microsoft programs including MS Projects.
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, SAP, COUPA, MES)

Knowledge:

• Fundamental engineering knowledge in Mechanical, Electrical, Control and Process as required for the position
• Project Management knowledge in the areas of project commercial, legal, project administration and site management

CLOSING DATE: 18 June 2023