Description:
As and when required provide support to the business development department, to help ensure that tenders are technically correct.
Co-ordination or assisting with co-ordination of all activities relating to the execution of a project to ensure that:
- Customer expectations are being met (client satisfaction)
- Project remains on schedule
- Project remains within budget
Sourcing, appointment and managing of sub-contractors.
Liaising with the customer on a regular basis.
Managing of design activities particularly ensuring that design activities are well planned and co-ordinated between different members of the design team as to ensure no delays are experienced during the design phase of the project.
- Conducting project alignment meetings
- Different departments within Internal engineering team
- Working closely with ’s planner and expeditor to understand timelines for the project. Ensuring that progress reports are done to a high standard and are accurate before they are released to ’s customers.
- Assist in the compilation RFQ’s and contract documents for sub-contractors.
- Reviewing and approval of documents and drawings before they are submitted to customers.
- Engaging with directors to keep them informed and to assist in making large decisions which influences the project cost and timelines.
- Working closely with quality department to ensure that there is alignment between the engineering requirements and the quality management system for the project.
- Supervise and inspect the site installation, modification, and commissioning of projects at mine sites throughout Africa and South Africa.
- Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs and provide guidance to industrial maintenance crews.
- Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems at mine sites within Africa and South Africa.
- Work closely with all departments in the company as and where required. 3
- Effectively communicate information to co-workers, customers and suppliers, which they require to do their jobs. This communication must be objective and accomplished in a neutral to positive manner.
- Prepare, schedule, coordinate, monitor and cost control assigned engineering projects.
- Executing project specific deliverables agreed upon with the project stakeholders.
- Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications.
- Liaise with clients to interpret their specifications, expectations and requirements.
- Maintain the product and company reputation by complying with ’s mission statement.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements:
- Proven working experience in a project’s environment.
- Background in the mining industry (run-of-mine crushing/sizing/screening) is highly desirable, with exposure to plant and equipment layouts.
- Mechanical Engineering qualification (degree).
- Project Management Professional certification (PMP) preferred or working towards.
- Familiar with manufacturing methods, techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience on computer aided design software (SolidWorks® and AutoCAD® skills essential)
- Proficient with 2D CAD design and drafting with the ability to use industry standard CAD systems for design and documentation.
- Computer literate (MS Office skills essential). Good reporting writing skills is advantageous.
o Advanced knowledge of; o SolidWorks 3D CAD
o SolidWorks File & Data Management.
o Knowledge of standard design codes and specifications.
o Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
o High attention to detail and results.
o Mechanical and technical skills and knowledge.
o Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical and executive report writing skills are essential.
- Strong work ethic and team player.
- Analogous and parametric cost estimating.
- Experience in design for manufacturability and assembly.
- Background in structural engineering is preferred.
- Clean Criminal Record.
- Valid Driver's License with clean abstract.
- Relevant educational requirements.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Attention to detail.
- Technical understanding.
- High degree of professionalism.
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
- Time management and organization skills.