Project Engineer; Mechanical

Project Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Springs, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary: R 450 000 CTC (neg)

Our Client is looking for a Project Engineer for the manufacturing of glass in South Africa. The role is situated in Gauteng and requires 3 years of post‑graduate experience in plant maintenance projects within a continuous production environment.

• BSc Degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
• Government Certificate of Competency will be advantageous.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a continuous process operation, preferably a glass manufacturing environment.

• Primary function is to execute projects as identified and required by the user/production:
• Project initiation processes: feasibility studies, writing specifications, justifications, capital expenditure and extraordinary expenditure approvals.
• Designing, problem identification and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Issue and adjudicate tender documents.
• Facilitate equipment selection, get quotes and liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Draw up budgets and project plans.
• Compile and manage contracts (FIDIC, JBC, NEC).
• Ensure contractors execute work safely in accordance with OHS‑Act.
• Ensure contracts and projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Ensure notifications, applications and communication procedures are followed to all relevant internal and external departments and in accordance with law and local by‑laws.
• Compile and enforce quality control and assurance procedures, including project risk assessments.
• Run project and contractor coordination meetings.
• Implement proper commissioning and acceptance procedures.
• Ensure project documents, drawings and COCs are signed off, filed, training completed and equipment handed over to operations with SOPs, risk assessments and other relevant documents such as MSDSs.
• Ensure maintenance requirements and procedures are entered into the PM system and scheduled for execution.
• Ensure required spares are in stock.
• Generate monthly reports on all areas of responsibility.
• Plant maintenance functions and operational functions:
• Site maintenance responsibilities that fall under the project department include:
• Buildings, roofing, floors.
• Roads, storm water.
• Fences.
• External services such as water supply, sewage, natural gas supply.
• Power supply and lighting.
• Do regular inspections and ensure PM schedules are in place, executed and optimized.
• Participate and lead Continuous Improvement projects and WCM (World Class Manufacturing) projects.
• Assist the maintenance department with maintenance work during shutdowns, breakups and major repairs as required.
• Conduct research to solve practical engineering problems and improve efficiency.
• Do standby as required.
• Provide support to ensure plant operations meet environmental and safety protocols cost‑effectively.

• Be a competent manager capable of leading and motivating people.
• Be a skilled project manager, knowledgeable in project execution principles and able to plan multiple contractors and activities.
• Possess a high level of skill in working with contractors.
• Have experience in implementing and ensuring OHS‑Act requirements are adhered to.
• Demonstrate a proven, successful, hands‑on track record in maintaining machinery in a production environment.
• Have a working knowledge of civil, electrical and control engineering.
• Demonstrate a high level of problem‑solving skills.

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Atriple

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