Job Description

A Bachelors degree or other relevant Tertiary Qualification in Engineering or related field is required complimented by not less than Minimum 3-5 years plus solid experience as a Lead Project Engineer or Project Manager in Technical Projects, in the design and manufacture of equipment and turnkey systems preferably for the Marine- or Oil and Gas environment. Preferable candidates will have had experience where the candidate has been Project Manager/Engineer within the same organization that executes design and build.

This will enable him/her to plan, execute, and finalize projects in accordance with the Integrated Management System, Company Health & Safety Policy, Department Standard Operating Procedures and within budget.

Key performance areas but not limited to the following:

• Manage the execution of the design, manufacture and testing of machinery, equipment, and complete turnkey systems for the diving, medical and renewables industry.
• Managing internal and/or external design work in terms of keeping to schedules, budgets and best practices.
• Act as Project Technical liaison with the engineering office through all phases of the project.
• Act as Single point responsible for progress monitoring and expediting of the design, Procurement, build and commissioning phases of the projects delivery of Scope of Work.
• Creating project schedules on MS Project and managing and chasing progress against a defined baseline.
• Ensure effective communication between departments of the organization for alignment regarding project requirements.
• Manage build drawings using MRI working with Documentation configuration team.
• Manufacturing subcontractor management.
• Budget control over all aspects of a turnkey projects, i.e., conceptualization, design, procurement, manufacturing, assembly, irrigation, installation, and testing.
• Always maintaining product quality.
• Conducting requirement analysis and process Improvements.
• Safety management.
• Local and international travel.
• On-site project management from time to time.

Skills set, experience and knowledge required:

• Superior knowledge of an ERP system, MS Project or similar software is a must.
• Skilled in Manufacturing methods and procedures.
• Should have previous experience with commissioning of machinery.
• Strong leadership skills must be able to lead a team of highly skilled engineers and technicians.
• Excellent Document Management skills.
• Field management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO9000, ISO14000 and ISO18000.
• Ability to travel and spend time offshore when required.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime if required.
• The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

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