Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical (Pumps and Pipelines) (Gauteng) at Fraser Alexander (Pty) Ltd.

Description

• This position exists to provide and manage mechanical engineering tasks on projects in general and specifically related to pump and pipeline designs and implementation and to undertake strategic initiatives and projects within the NXTGEN department, in support of the Group.
• The focus of the role is to develop into an industry leader in the conceptualisation and design of hydro mining solutions and to drive development and innovation within the business in line with the company strategy, to evaluate and assure control environments, and to provide research, analytical and technical support to the Divisions.
• The role will also facilitate the integration of new technologies into the operational divisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Pump and Pipeline Systems Designs

• Oversee and conduct a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned strategic projects.
• Ensuring management of the entire project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and the success of the project.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers and developers in execution of projects.

Project Management

• Oversee and conduct a lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing of assigned strategic projects.
• Ensuring management of the entire project scope, project team, resources, budgets, and the success of the project.
• Coordinate and manage external consultants, suppliers and developers in execution of projects.

NXTGEN Reporting

• Develop and implement business model and business plans for NXTGEN initiatives.
• Deliver detailed progress reports on appointed strategic projects.
• Communicating and providing project specific information to EXCO and/or relevant Stakeholders.
• Driving NXTGEN awareness in the business.
• Driving marketing initiatives relating to NXTGEN projects.

Risk Identification and Management

• Identify the risks associated with NXTGEN and develop solutions to engineer out or mitigate these risks.
• Turning challenges and risks into strengths that provide a unique selling opportunity for the NXTGEN Solutions.
• Identify the controls and mitigations by which these risks are managed within the business and provide a full evaluation of the control environment.
• Ongoing liaison with the mineral processing and tailings technical and operational teams to implement new work practices.

Innovative Engineering Solutions

• Industry trends, initiatives and opportunity awareness.
• Research projects (Academic/Other) – Project lead and management.
• New equipment solutions – investigate, identify and R&D and operationalise model.
• New tailings deposition/placement solutions – investigate, define, and operationalise model.
• New reclamation solutions including pumping and piping systems – investigate, define and operationalise model, including concept mechanical designs.
• Risk management solutions – best practice tools.
• Marketing – innovative solutions to market.
• Commercial negotiations and formalisation of innovative solutions with service providers, suppliers, consultants, etc.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree (BSc with Honours) or BEng – Mechanical Engineering
• Project Management experience will be advantageous

EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years applicable experience

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent working knowledge of technical solutions, specifically around pumping and piping.
• Experience in tailings management will be an advantage
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work
• Innovative approach to developing new solutions
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinking