Job Vacancies at Hatch

About the job

• Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Cost Controller – JHB Capacity to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Johannesburg.
• PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. 
• We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies.   Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!  
• The Cost Controller will be responsible for Cost Control Services including but not limited to those of cost estimating, budget control, cost forecasting, cost reporting and cost risk analysis.

As a successful candidate, you should;

• Maintain a healthy project within the project budget and ensure compliance to project governance
• Designs and formulates the financial control for a project and should be able to develop and execute the Cost Management Plan and provide the Project Manager with accurate and up to date cost information to facilitate sound project decision making.
• Finalize coding of all detailed estimate line items using baselined project control budget in order to establish package/control budgets.
• Monitors planning and project / progress achievements of milestones and using the project schedule to generate data and curves for each cost profile.
• Takes part in the financial aspects of the tender process. Assign budget for procurement packages, perform budget reconciliation or scope and pricing and produce reconciliation statement to support recommendations for award.
• Reviews payment applications in compliance with contract agreements and approves payment certificates.
• Record and maintain commitments based on procurement contracts, contract amendments, contract change notices, PO revisions
• Attend periodic reviews and establish and maintain forecasts for all packages and ensure full coding, based on EPCM status report, expenditures (ex-Project Accountant) and project changes/trends (e.g. Trend and Change Coordinator)
• Forecast project contingency requirements, escalation, forex, currencies etc.
• Import detailed actual cost and commitment data into cost system and run complete detailed baseline cost report by package
• Participate in the trending and change management process and incorporate approved trends into the project estimate at completion.
• Update and maintain budget with approved PCNs
• Produce cost reports and analyze variances
• Generate data and curves for each cost profile (baselines and periodic updates)
• Update budget, commitment, forecast, payment and cost statement for monthly report.
• Obtain EPCM cost and progress info and update EPCM status report
• Attend periodic reviews and establish and maintain forecasts for all packages
• Good knowledge of project management principles
• Presentation skills

 
What you bring to the role;

• Tertiary qualification in engineering or related discipline or appropriate project related experience
• A minimum of 8-10 years’ experience as a Cost Controller/Cost Technician in a multidiscipline project environment.
• Computer literacy
• Strong personal commitment to safety
• Good analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Be fully versed with cost control principles, policies and procedures and financial systems

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About the job

• New infrastructure and revitalizing assets are a key part of growth for any economy. We work with our clients to imagine and build cities of the future through a constant commitment to innovation and cutting-edge technology. 
• The Senior Engineer will further be required to lead a team of Junior, Intermediate and Engineers as well as drafting specialists in the rail environment.

As a successful candidate, you will be required;

• Planning, organizing and working with technical groups in the delivery of project deliverable requirements, this includes interfaces with rail and terminal operations, signaling, wayside monitoring, overhear catenary systems, rail communications, structures, drainage, roads and rolling stock;
• Completing civil engineering analyses and review including: evaluating vertical and horizontal grade and track alignments; quantity and construction cost estimates; engineering design reports; technical specifications; material and equipment selection; cost estimates; construction contract documentation; compilation of design/construction drawings; etc.
• Interfacing and communicating with the Client on project specific tasks;
• Providing support to business development and strategic initiatives, including preparation of proposals, estimating deliverables and the associated effort to complete;
• Participating with senior leaders in the establishment of short- and long-term plans for the development and growth of the group in the region;
• Providing support to other Hatch offices around the globe in the development and delivery of project requirements;
• Through your project efforts and involvement in industry activities, developing and maintaining client relations;
• Actively participating in and supporting internal and external development and training activities;
• As appropriate, supporting the development of more junior staff within the region;
• Support to business initiatives and projects within the Africa, Europe and Middle East region;
• Ensuring compliance to Hatch quality policies and procedures;
• Ensure quality of all models and drawings including accuracy of models and layout of drawings;
• Ensuring we follow a design for safety approach;
• Managing and leading the rail design team on projects.

You will bring to the role;

• Engineering degree from an accredited University;
• 7 years+ of rail industry experience;
• Registered with ECSA as a Pr.Eng. in South Africa;
• Project Management and/or Project Engineering experience, including client-consultant interaction;
• Work knowledge and use of Civil 3D for design purposes;
• Knowledge of Africa, Europe and Middle East rail design standards and best practices;
• Able to work in a team environment, working on multiple projects simultaneously, mentoring or supervising Engineers-in-Training and junior designers;
• Able to write clear, concise technical reports and proposals;
• Able to check and review the work of other staff and consultants.

Preferred

• Involved in initiatives within the rail environment to enhance work methodologies and embrace company policy and change by implementing the 3D data-centric vision and ensuring the perceived advancements are seen to fruition.

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About the job

The Electrical Engineer will be part of the Technologies Power and Control team providing engineering services to large and small projects mainly in the mining, smelting and energy sectors. These projects will be specifically related to Hatch Technologies focused on Power and Energy.

The Electrical Engineer:

• is responsible for preparing engineering calculations, scopes of work, technical specifications, data sheets bill of quantities and reports.
• is also responsible for assistance/participation in on-site commissioning.
• will report to the Lead Electrical Engineer on a large project and to the Project Manager or Engineering Manager on small projects, i.e., functions as the Lead Electrical Engineer on small projects.
• should also be able to work on research, development, and improvement of existing, and possibly new, Hatch Technologies.

As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for:

• Study, understanding, implementation and improvement of Hatch technologies from an electrical point of view, mainly in the mining, smelting and energy sectors.
• Assist with development of existing and new Hatch technologies, which might require Research and Development.
• Complete electrical related simulations using software like ETAP/PowerFactory, MATLAB/Simulink, Magnet/Thermnet (FEA/FEMM).
• Complete power quality measurements, analysis and reporting.
• Assist the Engineering Manager/Lead Electrical Engineer with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, cost and schedule.
• Prepare, subject to the approval of the Lead Electrical Engineer, technical documentation required for the execution of the project, including but not limited to design criteria, design calculations, preliminary studies, value engineering studies, power system/network studies, power quality studies, technical specifications/tender documentation, equipment lists and datasheets.
• Prepare, with the help of designers and draftsmen, single line diagrams, general layout drawings, standard detail drawings, construction and/or fabrication drawings, schematic drawings, cable/termination schedules and as-built documentation.
• Manage and coordinate with the Lead/Senior Electrical Engineers the progress of the engineering work in accordance with the project scope, schedule, and procedures.
• Review shop drawings to ensure conformity with engineering designs.
• Following the award of contracts and purchase orders as instructed, monitor the fabrication and construction work to ensure that it is executed in accordance with the engineering designs.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
• Assist the Lead Electrical Engineer to measure, the progress of the engineering work packages to ensure that project budgets and schedules are being met.  Assist the Lead Electrical Engineer in implementing corrective actions as required.
• Assist the Lead/Senior Electrical Engineers in reviewing the outcome of quality audits of engineering work and perform remedial work in accordance with the project procedures and the quality assurance plan.
• Assist the Lead/Senior Electrical Engineers in ensuring that the checking of documentation and interdisciplinary coordination is implemented in accordance with project procedures.
• Assist the Lead Electrical Engineer in the preparation of engineering progress reports for incorporation into the engineering report.
• Assist in the commissioning and inspections/fault finding on site as required.

You bring to the role;

Essential

• BSc/B.Eng degree in power/electrical engineering (M.Eng/MSc preferred).
• Registration as a professional engineer. Alternatively, registration as a candidate for professional engineer actively working towards professional registration.
• Minimum five years project engineering experience or relevant experience (see “Preferred”). Experience in electrical design/consultancy ideally within a similar large engineering or multi-disciplinary project environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards.
• Awareness of Hatch HSEC policy and standards.
• Good safety awareness.

Preffered;

• Knowledge of 3D data-centric design systems.
• Knowledge of engineering management systems.
• Ability to delegate tasks and effectively supervise others.
• Experience in the use of procedures and workflows in the execution of projects.
• Experience in using MATLAB.
• Experience with FEA/FEMM electrical (Magnetic field and Electric fields) analysis software would be beneficial.
• Experience with ETAP or PowerFactory for basic and dynamic simulations.
• Experience with Power Quality measurements and analysis
• Experience or knowledge of electric arc furnaces and the related electrical infrastructure (furnace transformers, low-voltage bus, switchgear).
• Power transformer and switchgear (6.6 kV, 11 kV & 33 kV) design knowledge.
• Experience with solar, wind, nuclear or other forms of power generation
• Knowledge of protection settings and grading, as well as relay programming.
• Experience with power generation and grid/micro grid control technologies and their implementation.

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About the job

Dynamic Earth Solutions (DES) specializes in site planning, spatial information and digital terrain modeling, surface and subsurface investigations, rock mechanics, underground structures, geotechnical laboratory services, flood forecasting and water resource management through our geotechnical, hydrotechnical, and civil site development expertise.

This role is an exciting next-step in your career which will allow you to lead projects, be client-facing and to take ownership like never before. The Civil Engineering Lead will be part of an engineering team providing engineering services to large and small projects. Projects will range from local government developments (e.g. schools, hospitals, road developments) to large mining/energy/infrastructure mega-projects. The Civil Engineer will be responsible for delivering quality design work, drawings and documentation to Hatch’s Clients.
The Civil Engineer is responsible for producing engineering calculations, technical specifications, data sheets and reports for both front end planning studies and the detailed engineering phase for multi-disciplinary projects. The Civil Engineer may be responsible for supervising a team of civil, hydrotechnical, geotechnical engineers as well as designers, draftspersons and GIS analysts, depending on the project’s needs. The role will also entail management roles that require obtaining approvals from local government councils/authorities, engaging with Clients and Contractors, handling site queries and producing tender documentation. 
The Civil Engineering Lead provides leadership and assists in the resolution of all technical issues related to the discipline. The Civil Engineer participates in a wide range of projects that may cover earthworks, road and rail design and associated bridges, villages, residential and commercial developments, schools, utilities including pump stations, dams, drainage for both front end planning and the detailed engineering phase for multi-discipline projects. 

 Key Responsibilities 

•   Assist other Lead Civil Engineers or the Engineering Manager with the delivery of project requirements as they relate to scope, quantities, cost and schedule 
•   Prepare/assign work tasks (via signed off Engineering Work Packages) to individuals and continuously monitor progress and quality 
•   Develop the manpower schedule to be part of the engineering and project schedule in conjunction with the other disciplines 
•   Develop the civil work plan for insertion into the project specific execution plan 
•   Assist in the compilation and delivery of monthly engineering status reports 
•   Represent the discipline in the project engineering coordination meetings 
•   Prepare and/or review project procedures, standard specifications and design criteria
•   Review and evaluate technical work prepared by junior and intermediate engineers, designers, technicians and technologists 
•   Ensure relevant technical experts are involved in the design process as required and facilitate the sharing of technical expertise both across projects and other Hatch offices 
•   Perform conceptual and detailed engineering design 
•   Prepare engineering calculations 
•   Prepare technical specifications, technical memos and reports
•   Provide input to engineering, operating and capital cost estimates 
•   Participate in and contribute to design reviews 
•   Carry out assigned tasks within budget and schedule 
•   Sign documents and drawings as required and if appropriately registered 
•   Ensure co-ordination with designers and engineers within the civil discipline and with other disciplines
•   Undertake construction supervision and management dependent upon project demands 
•   Support of site engineering team to provide technical solutions and timely response to technical queries 
•   Work to ensure the implementation of safety in design and integrity principles in design documentation 

Qualifications and Experience 
Essential 

•   A recognized degree in civil engineering from an accredited university 
•   Professional Engineer registered with Engineering Council of South Africa
•   8 years’ experience in relevant civil design 
•   Extensive experience in the use of Civil3D
•   Ability to function with minimal supervision 
•   Ability to manage and delegate to individuals to attain quality, cost and schedule objectives 
•   Experience on residential/commercial/municipal development projects
•   Experience with working on projects in a multi-disciplinary environment 
•   Sound understanding of design engineering codes and technical standards 
•   Good communication and interpersonal skills 
•   Good planning and organizational skills 
•   Good safety awareness. 

Preferred 

•   Strong client focus
•   Experience in the use of Hatch procedures, adopted standard software (including ProjectWise) and workflows in the execution of projects

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About the job 

Hatch is currently seeking Procurement & Contracts Manager to join our team in the Greenstone  Hill Office, Johannesburg South Africa.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager is involved in a project from the proposal/study (FEL3) phase up to the project close-out and handover of the project execution phase. The major interfaces are with project management, engineering, project controls and construction management to ensure a cross functional implementation of materials management and contracts management processes.

The Procurement & Contracts Manager directs, controls and co-ordinates the procurement of engineering/ construction services, equipment and materials for the project obtaining optimum performances with regards to cost, technical requirements and quality to satisfy the project budget and schedule. The Procurement Manager is the custodian of the entire procurement cycle which includes logistics and materials management and contracts management at the home and/or site offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for drafting/coordinating/compiling Materials Management and Contracts Management strategies and plans as well as the Procurement section of the Project Execution Plan (PEP)
• Responsible for implementing all procurement processes and procedures including forms and templates to be used on the project
• Responsible for the entire project procurement lifecycle from the procurement package definition stage to the closeout stage
• Provides supervision, training and assistance to all procurement team members across Contracting, Purchasing, Expediting, Vendor Quality Surveillance, Logistics and Site Materials Control disciplines; promotes and maintains a healthy and harmonious work environment
• Provides inputs for Project reporting as required
• Verifies and ensures integrity of the entire procurement lifecycle, validates that all activities are carried out in accordance with the relevant procedures, maintains sound business practices in an ethical manner
• Ensures compliance to and maintenance of the procurement filing system (electronic and hardcopy)

• Understands and manages the procurement and project strategies in order to provide the best outcomes in terms of scope, cost and time
• Interfaces with the client to ensure that objectives are achieved, potential problems are identified and preventive or corrective actions are taken
• Performs continuous self-audits to ensure compliance with guidelines and procedures
• Conducts regular interval meetings with team members to discuss status quo, identifies and resolves all issues within the team
• Acts as primary communication resource within the project regarding procurement issues
• Foresees potential problems, slippage or delays and pro-actively implements corrective measures to resolve the issues or mitigates the impact thereof
• Provides reporting and updates to the client, the Project Manager and the Procurement Hub Lead on a regular basis
• Plans, controls and monitors procurement activities in accordance with the approved project schedule
• Ensures functional direction on all procurement issues, including site construction contract issues, during contract administration and closeout
• Performs resource planning, which includes man-hour allocation and management
• Ensures efficient and correct usage of Procurement Management Systems and Document Management Systems
• Where required, performs site visits to oversee the procurement/commercial activities or resolve issues arising on the project; maintains a presence both on site and in home/execution office. Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Extensive experience on an EPCM project environment with capital projects, specifically in a management role
• Related training in Contracts/Legal as well as general project and management related training
• Experience with drafting of commercial terms and conditions and an understanding of accompanying legal implications
• Proficient negotiation skills
• Excellent understanding of procurement processes which include both materials and contracts management and corporate governance principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of quality systems, environmental, health and safety regulations, expediting techniques and Incoterms applications
• Experience and understanding of contracting and purchasing strategies
• Project management knowledge with proven managerial skills
• Experience in dispute resolution techniques and their applications
• Prior experience in the administration of construction/service contracts and major equipment purchase orders
• Experience in using, developing and implementing procurement reporting tools.

Preferred:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification will be highly regarded
• EPCM experience on major projects

• Experience in African countries will be an advantage
• Mining and metals experience
• Highly motivated to deliver major projects

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About the job

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Construction Manager to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) for a role based in South Africa for our Furnace rebuild program. 
 
PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. 

We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change–providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges!
 
As the successful candidate, you will:
 
•    be responsible for the overall planning, direction, organization, and budgeting of all construction on the project to the highest safety and quality levels within time and costs constraints. The Construction Manager participates in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversees organization, scheduling and implementation strategy.
 
You bring to the role: 
 
•    Responsible for all safety planning associated with the project construction execution methods selection, with support of the Project Manager and Site Health and Safety Manager
•    Responsible through the constructability coordinator to set up and oversee the constructability process
•    Coordinate with the client, project management, and project services in identifying required reporting procedures and formats for client and Hatch management needs
•    Establishes project field procedures and objectives within corporate policies and procedures as necessitated by jobsite conditions
•    Review and approve construction estimates, budgets, forecasts and schedules
•    Review construction/erection drawings and specifications, develop strategies for erection interfaces, determine appropriate construction methods and pre-empt problem areas
•    Ensure the necessary permits and licenses (notice of project, insurance certificates, workers compensation, environmental permits etc.) are identified and obtained prior to the start of construction activities on site
•    Liaises with the Project Manager and the project core team of design engineers, procurement, planning and scheduling and other personnel and other personnel as required in setting priorities to ensure timely construction performance
•    Liaises with Client team, Engineers and Contractors to deliver the project in a safe manner, on time and within budget
•    Liaison between Contractor and Engineers to resolve field engineering queries
•    Develop site organization and staffing requirements required to execute construction activities within project schedule and acceptable costs
•    Direct, monitor and motivate subordinate construction specialists in performance and direct activities as necessary to ensure project requirements are achieved
•    Ensure adherence to all local regulations and statutory requirements in site activities planning
•    Assist the procurement team to review contractual agreements with clients, suppliers, and contractors
•    Liaise with client representatives as required to ensure shutdowns, relocations, tie ins, etc. are planned safely and in a timely manner with minimum disruption
•    Recommend requirements for construction resources and strategies to meet the schedule in each area
•    Participates in the labor studies, manpower sourcing exercise and the establishment of the industrial relations strategy
•    Work with Contract Administrator to ensure contractors adhere to the requirements of their contracts
•    Assist with management of Contractor claims
•    Chair Contractor progress, cost and safety meetings
 
Qualifications and Experience
•    National Diploma/Degree in Engineering
•    Minimum of 12 to 15 years’ experience in construction of which 5 to 7 years should be Construction Management 
•    Experience in the EPCM mining and construction environment
•    Experience in Furnace projects
•    Demonstrated health and safety management focus in the construction phase of project delivery, and extensive knowledge of health and safety management procedures, safe work practices, and applicable legislation
•    Registration as Professional Construction Manager with SACPCMP or equivalent will be advantageous
•    Strong leadership skills, the ability to lead a team and fit into a team environment
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
•    Effective report writing skills, planning and organizational skills
•    Well-developed communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
•    Able to communicate directly with the client on key issues
•    Extensive knowledge of all phases of construction operations 
•    relating to field activities of all engineering disciplines, construction and maintenance practices, procedures and techniques, and applicable codes and standards
•    Familiarity with a wide range of equipment, tools, and technologies used in construction