Projects Engineer - Process at Unilever

Main Job Purpose

• Manage and lead project design, implementation, commissioning and hand over of projects within own area of responsibility, with emphasis on the implementation of respective engineering discipline.

Job Summary

• Liaises with plant and global/cluster design engineers regarding best practice and new technology.
• Prepares scope of work, cost estimates and capital proposals.
• Draws up buying contracts and technical specifications.
• Runs project team meetings with relevant disciplines, following EEM methodology and internal project management systems.
• Manages project budget and schedule.
• Manages resources and contractors on site to execute approved projects.
• Responsible for commissioning and production handover.
• Is responsible for the writing up and training of SOP’s as required.
• Provides respective discipline input in multi-disciplinary projects (mechanical/ civil/ electrical, Controls & Automation, etc.).

SHE:

• Interprets relevant laws to ensure that standards and laws are implemented and adhered to when implementing projects
• Investigates accidents and incidents and draws up reports Budget:
• Accountable for cost estimations and budget proposals of engineering works
• Responsible for the control and execution of work against a budget and authorisations within authority limits
• Is responsible for ensuring capitalisation of the whole project (mechanical, electrical etc.)
• Specifies scope of work and ensures projects remain within budget.
• Obtains quotes for projects and raises the budget to deliver agreed maintenance/continuous improvement.
• Raises MMI project (miscellaneous minor items)
• Manages capital budgets by designing, implementing and commissioning the project and allocating budget and resource accordingly

Factory Support:

• Identifies recurring production process problems and develops trouble shooting routines for the Production Department
• Proposes operating instructions for plant operators (manuals & SOP’s) and trains the departmental trainers and operators in the use of modified plant processes
• Conducts Process Optimization by identifying areas of improvement and recommend change in processes (e.g.waste minimization, energy utilization, etc.)
• Implements cost effectiveness programmes
• Continuous Improvement:
• Makes recommendations and actions improvements within specific area of responsibility.
• Designs out recurring engineering problems to prevent breakdown into the future.
• Investigates, analyses and actions solutions to relevant problems identified.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of maintenance procedures and standards by sourcing and evaluating materials.

Key Requirements

• Engineering (Chemical/ Mechanical/ Electrical) Degree: B.Tech (GMr)/ BSc (Eng)/ BEng
• 1-5 years engineering experience preferably in FMCG/ Manufacturing/ Production/ Automotive/ Design/Consulting industries
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing principles
• Understanding of OSH Act
• Project Management skills
• Knowledge of Excel, MS Projects, Project Schedule, SAP (Plant Maintenance and Purchasing), e-mail and spreadsheets
• Problem Solving skills.