Current Vacancies at Mondi Group

Profile Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Electrical Engineering - Process Instrumentation (Diploma from University of Technology)
• Preference: Bachelor’s Degree or B-Tech Degree
• Registration with Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) or eligible.

Experience:

• 5 years’ relevant experience in instrumentation engineering in an industrial environment, with specific focus on projects.
• 3 years minimum experience in a projects environment.
• Must have an understanding of projects elements which includes scope, time, quality, costs, human resource,   communication, risk and procurement management.
• Must have an understanding of projects life cycles.
• Knowledge and experience in engineering design, developing and maintaining of systems to meet required specifications, construction, commissioning and handover phases of project execution.

Key Performance Areas:

• Development of technical solutions for the A&I engineering discipline for capital projects.
• Provide technical support and utilize the Front End Loading (FEL) process to develop proper engineering solutions for capital projects.
• Accountable for A&I project engineering and verification of construction work against the design within the designated plant areas.
• Compiles and ensure proper scoping, planning, quality compliance, execution and commissioning of A&I scope in all projects and including successful shutdown execution.
• Monitors the A&I scope within projects to ensure they are completed within committed time, scope, quality and agreed budget.
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of the A&I Mondi Engineering Standards, Processes and Procedures which help in governance, quality and compliance.
• Ensures compliance with Safety, Health & Environmental policies and ensure legal compliance.
• Accountable for development of Automation & Instrumentation (A&I) solutions for capital projects.
• Responsible for implementation of A&I discipline scope on capital projects.
• Co-ordination of A&I draftsman’s activities and deliverables on capital projects to ensure that works are execute in line with project requirements.
• Development and maintenance of technical instrumentation standards for Mondi South Africa
• Control and monitoring of A&I work performance to ensure timeous completion of projects.
• Ensures that relevant engineering processes and standards are applied.
• Actively responsible for design, implementation, testing and commissioning of automation solutions. 

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Profile Requirements:

• Instrumentation Trade test
• N6 Diploma in Electrical Engineering – Process Instrumentation or National Diploma in Engineering (From a University of Technology)
• Registration as Professional Technician with ECSA (or eligible)
• Registration as a Professional Construction Manager with SACPCMP
• 1 year minimum diploma/certificate in Project Management

Experience:

• Experience in a supervisory position (preferably construction supervision)
• 3 years minimum in the project construction environment.
• 5 years relevant experience in instrumentation system installation, supervision, commissioning experience required.
• Exposure to different industrial communication protocol (Profibus PA, HART, 4-20mA), automation systems and Metso DCS required.
• Basic understanding of the project life cycles

Key Performance Areas:

• Planning of Projects    
• Assist the project manager in planning the project 
• Identify all statutory requirements for allocated projects and ensure requirements are addressed  
• Assist the project manager in creating a schedule for the construction work                
• Ensure that a Control Quality Plan is available for project construction activities    
• Assess Project Construction Safety Risks   
• Asses Project Construction Progress Risks 
• Preparation for Construction Work    
• Ensure that technical drawings are distributed to contractors as required                
• Ensure that records are available to complete as- built drawings
• Establish material and equipment requirements, prepare material/equipment list and compile technical specifications for purchasing                
• Assist with enquiry documents before distribution to ensure that the scope of work, quality provision [Standards & Specifications] and construction time lines have been correctly specified
• Initiate orders for equipment / materials      
• Recommend contractor selection     
• Advise project personnel on suitable vendors for equipment and labour supply       
• Coordinate and Monitor Project Construction Activities    
• Ensure mill standards are met
• Maintain safe & clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules & regulations   
• Lead Project / Site meetings  
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers
• Identify problem areas and make sound decisions to rectify       
• Report on construction progress to project manager and customers     
• Review quality control plans   
• Agree upon action plans to rectify quality deviations when required      
• Keep accurate records of material and labour costs during construction
• Identify and manage project progress and safety risks     
• Ensure compliance to all statutory requirements    
• Checking quality of equipment / material on arrival
• Approve invoices for payment
• Report all injuries and close calls to the project manager and medical facility                 
• Plan and Conduct “ Cold and Hot” Commissioning
• Ensure all pre-commissioning protocols have been signed off prior to cold commissioning  
• Carry out Cold commissioning [Field tests] of all installations     
• Assist with Hot commissioning and monitor to identify problem areas   
• Repair / Rectify all identified problems / discrepancies     
• Ensure that punch lists items are addressed as required before commissioning  
• Assess and approve / reject requests for additional work in line with company policies and procedures  
• Fully utilize PPO as a Project Management Tool              

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Qualifications & Expertise

• BSc Chemical Engineering or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification | Environmental Engineering will be advantageous 
• South African Driver’s License
• Understanding of Engineering principles, standards, and practices; maintenance philosophies (where applicable); legal compliance and manufacturing criteria.

Job Experience

• 5 – 10 years’ experience in process engineering in a specialist, supervisor or senior role with specific reference to the related leadership competencies within a Chemical or Manufacturing Industry
• Risk prevention orientation.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensuring environmental compliance of the production process.
• Supporting the Environmental Manager in meeting sustainability targets in line with Mondi Group’s MAP2030 goals.
• Use engineering disciplines in developing solutions to problems such as wastewater quality, waste to landfill reduction and air quality.
• Environmental engineering design input for mill investment projects.
• Advising on environmental best practice for pollution control technology.
• Developing and implementing environmental management plans aligned to Mondi’s strategic objectives.
• Ensuring sound and effective financial management of the environmental section.
• Effective and efficient reporting to enable strategic decision-making.
• External and internal report writing on environmental performance.
• Effective people management.
• Manage and monitor departmental health, safety, environmental and quality aspects.