Project Engineer (MPE)

Our client is seeking a Project Engineer to join their team.Open position : Project Engineer (MPE)Location : UitenhageSalary : Market relatedType : Permanent positionJob requirements :National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronic EngineeringMinimum 3-5 years project management experience including specifications, competitive tenders, project management and legal compliance in a manufacturing environment.Ability to manage projects and interface with a diverse team from various departmentsAbility to read and interpret technical drawingsHave strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project)Organizing, coordinating, planning as well as resourcefulness skillsAbility to deal with complex tasksGood people skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levelsProven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solvingAbility to work independently and be self-motivated to achieve targetsHave initiative and be able to work under pressure Duties :Planning, procuring & introducing (project management) new / upgrades to facilities incorporating.Preparing investment studies and options for possible new facilities / product by developing specification for the installation of Systems / Facilities / Equipment and Buildings / Civils.Preparing and presenting approval documentation for new facilities / product including technical evaluation of tenders.Overseeing project implementation by establishing sites, managing change points, coordinating stakeholders during construction, commissioning, Budget and Timing adherence.Tracking actual expenditure versus budget, progress payments and final payment.Updating layouts for projects and submitting to HLS layout specialist.Buy-off of new equipment with Final Acceptance Schedule (end of commissioning).Ensuring suppliers provide documentation for facility (operating manuals, maintenance manuals, drawings etc.)Asset tagging Please add “Project Engineer” to the subject line of your email