Job Description

Service Projects Engineer

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GEA is one of the largest suppliers for the food and beverage processing industry and a wide range of other process industries. Approximately 18,000 employees in more than 60 countries contribute significantly to GEA's success - come and join them! We offer interesting and challenging tasks, a positive working environment in international teams and opportunities for personal development and growth in a global company.



Why join GEA

Job information

Reference Number

JR-0033544

Job function

Project Management

Position type

Full time

Site

48 Reedbuck Crescent, Corporate Park South Midrand Johannesburg Johannesburg 1682


Your responsibilities and tasks:Formalize a detailed proposal based on the client's requirements, best practices & providing a well-engineered solution. Conduct project Sales i.e., meeting with clients, establishing their requirements, developing a solution, costing the engineering scope, developing proposals, presentations, etc. and then presenting & negotiating the proposal with the client(s). Review solution and engineering for SANS compliance, engineering principles, GEA standards, client contract requirements and related specifications. Conduct and arrange plant surveys to establish current installed equipment and to identify areas of improvement. Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables, engineering, operating & maintenance documents. Plan and implement a project program, including defining the project philosophy, activities, milestones, and resource requirements, as per the project & client requirement. Evaluate engineering changes, specifications and drawing releases and update accordingly with the drawing and technical department. Controlling external contractors to fulfil the task at a client site taking all Health & Safety specifications into account. Keep track of ETA's, equipment delivered, and material required to meet deadlines. Coordinate preparation and delivery of project deliverables, design, operating, and maintenance documents based on sales contract. Monitor quality of work carried out on site and ensure quality assurance of external contractors. Prepare project completion documentation as hand over for client acceptance. Ensure that pre-start up documentation and commissioning reports are completed by commissioning staff. Monitor and report on sales & project statistics. Follow up and ensure that the invoicing and administrative closing of projects are completed. Ensure that commissioning is done to GEA standards and within the performance requirement as per the sales contract. Identify additional business opportunities.
Your profile and qualifications:


Minimum Qualifications & Experience

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering 5 years within our industry (seasoned Artisan/FSE) 1-2 Years in Ammonia Refrigeration Design 5-7 Years in Ammonia Refrigeration Systems Strong understanding of the Ammonia refrigeration process and the associated engineering

Skills & Competencies

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Knowledge of SANS 10147 advantages Very good communication skills Good negotiation skills Strong customer orientation with the focus on service delivery Ability to engage with customers at different levels * Strong computer and communication skills (Microsoft excel, Microsoft project, AutoCAD etc)