Senior Engineer: Projects (Mechanical)

Description

• To complete engineering and construction projects, by planning, organising, controlling all elements of the project, and executing the defined project within time and with budget provisions

Duties

• Develop project objectives, by reviewing project proposals and plans, and conferring with management
• Interpret Company Project program requirements, and formulate and implement project plans accordingly
• Identify project responsibilities, by determining the phases and elements of the project, overseeing and co-coordinating the technical aspects of the project, through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication
• Maintain project schedule, by monitoring project progress, co-coordinating activities and resolving problems
• Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects of the project in accordance with engineering discipline
• Oversee contractor work activities and ensure compliance with all SU SSHER-Q requirements
• Manage activities of Owners Engineer, equipment suppliers and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractors
• Allocate project resources appropriately and control project costs, by approving expenditures within budget parameters and administering contractor contracts
• Provide input into the section’s annual operational budget, by forecasting costs and monitor expenditure and cash flow on a regular basis.
• Ensure legal and procedural compliance of projects

Requisites

• Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects
• BSc/ BEng/ BTech / in Mechanical Engineering
• Postgraduate Project Management Certificate will be an added advantage
• 5 years’ experience in a projects environment of which 2 years should have been in a senior capacity
• Proven experience in multi-disciplinary projects and exposure to research and development work into new / improved project
• Understand risk management processes
• Sound experience in quality management principles and processes
• Sound working relationships and should be able to work in a multi- national environment
• Excellent track record of contract & contractor management, people management and stakeholder engagement
• Registration with the Engineering Council of Namibia
• Government Certificate of Competency will be an added advantage
• Valid Code B/BE Driver’s License

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted