ABOUT THE JOB

A position has become available for a Project Engineer Electrical, Plant Engineering to join our dynamic team, based in Pretoria.

Responsible person will be required to co-ordinate, run, administer, and organize all project activities in cooperation with/and under the direction of the Manufacturing and Plant Engineering Manager, aiming at the flawless execution of the project.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment, and information in line with project scope and definition.
• Liaise with contractors to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule, and budgets.
• Monitor and track project’s progress and handle any issues that arise.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants.
• Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans, and funding spend.
• Issue all appropriate legal paperwork.
• Report and escalate to management as needed.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports.
• Responsible for Preventive Maintenance updates based on the performed projects – support Maintenance.
• Optimization of preventive maintenance jobs based on break down analysis and findings – support Maintenance.
• Participating in regular core team meetings in line with overall project status and deadlines
• Participation in project completion talks.
• Lead, setup and participate in cross-functional team meetings.
• Link between Plant Facilities team and Production relating to site work specific to Facilities – facilitate the work where and when required.
• Support the Electrical Authorized Person (ESAP) in all substation and electrical power related work for example projects, substation maintenance, upgrades, energy saving initiatives and projects.
• Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act for all machinery & electrical distribution systems.

• Meet project delivery deadline. On time completion
• Meet customer requirements and satisfaction.
• Achieve buy off as per outlined objectives.
• Ensure project is within allocated budget.

EXPERIENCE

• 3 years + Experience in automated plant and project management in the automation portfolio desirable
• 3 years + Experience in MV Electrical networks is desirable.
• 2 years + Experience in AutoCAD is desirable
• Previous experience in cooperating with Project Managers for the delivery of projects
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and of project management tools
• Resilience, flexibility, teamwork, cost awareness.
• Wiremen’s license will be advantageous

QUALIFICATIONS

• National diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering / Automation Technology or equivalent project professional experience.