Job Description

Job Category: Manufacturing
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
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Project Management

• Prepare project proposals, timelines, schedules, develop and manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure cost-effectiveness throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams to ensure that all aspects of the project align with organizational goals and safety regulations.
• Liaise with contractors to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives
• Issue all appropriate legal paperwork
• Coordinate activities, resources, equipment and information in line with the project scope and definition
• Use project management tools to monitor working hours, budget, plans and funding spend
• Monitor and track the project's progress and handle any issues that arise
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, plans and reports
• Form the link between the Manufacturing facilities team and Plant Engineering team relating to site work specific to facilities - facilitate the work where and as required.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status adequately to all participants
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Participate in regular core team meetings in line with the overall project status and deadlines

Maintenance Oversight:

• Take responsibility for Preventive Maintenance updates based on the performed projects - support Maintenance
• Oversee the maintenance of facilities, ensuring that all systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical) are functioning properly and efficiently.
• Lead on behalf of the PE Manager, all substation and electrical power related work (example substation maintenance, upgrades, energy saving initiatives and related projects).
• Responsible for the optimization of preventive maintenance jobs based on break down analysis and findings - support Maintenance
• Lead, setup and participate in cross-functional team meetings and participate in project completion talks
• Any other reasonable duties as required.

Compliance and Safety:

• Ensure that all projects comply with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards. Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety Act for all machinery & electrical distribution systems.

Responsibilities:

• Meet project delivery deadlines. On time completion
• Meet customer requirements and satisfaction
• Achieve buy off as per outlined objectives
• Ensure project is within allocated budget
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal skills. Able to elicit cooperation from a variety of resources.
• Able to define scope of change requests and work with operation teams to size and plan delivery.
• Able to work with a diverse team and adapt communication styles and content to appropriate audiences.
• Effective communication skills to mediate disputes and uncover hidden objections or concerns.
• Able to anticipate and resolve problems before they happen.
• Adaptable to a flexible process structure. Comfortable with a startup, high growth environment where individuals sometimes serve in multiple roles.

Qualifications:

• National diploma or degree in Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Automation Technology or equivalent project professional experience + hold a valid Certificate of Competency (GCC) regarding the Machinery & Occupational Safety Act
• 5 years + Experience in automated plant and project management in the automation portfolio 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.