Mid-Level Data Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Data Engineer will have a knack for data analysis, data manipulation and data modelling. The consultant will be responsible for understanding and driving the overall technical vision and planning of a client’s organisation and translating business needs into technical strategy.

Required Qualifications:

• Tertiary degree, diploma or certificate in a related field (BSc Computer Science, B.IT or Informatics related degrees).

• DP-203: Data Engineering on Microsoft Azure Certification.

Experience and Knowledge:

• 5- 8 years’ working experience as a Data Engineer / Database Developer.

• Experience in data mining, large scale data modelling and business requirements gathering/analysis.

• Understanding and working experience in data integration and transformation.

• Experience implementing data modelling methodologies like Dimensional Modeling and / or Data Vault.

• Working knowledge of data quality processes and master data management.

• Experience implementing design support systems using Database Management Systems (DBMS) such as SQL Server or Oracle.

• Proficiency in designing and implementing data integration and ETL solutions using SSIS, Azure Data Factory and / or SQL Server stored procedures.

• Understanding of several Big Data technologies like Hadoop, MapReduce and Spark as well as event processing or message ingestion services like Kafka, Event Hub and Stream Analytics.

• Experience in database query languages such as T-SQL, ANSI SQL, PL/SQL.

• Some experience developing software solutions using Visual Basic, C++, C#, Java or Python.

• Experience using SQL Server management Studio and Visual Studio.

• Experience implementing solutions using Azure SQL databases, Azure Synapse (Previously SQL Data Warehouse), Azure Storage Accounts (Data Lake) and / or Databricks.

• Analytical mind and business acumen

• Additional skills in the following will be taken into consideration: Tableau, Power BI, strong math skills (e.g. statistics, algebra), Scala, Python or R.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify valuable data sources and automate collection processes.

• Undertake preprocessing of structured and unstructured data.

• Analyze large amounts of information to discover trends and patterns.

• Data Modelling (Relational and Star Schema).

• Database design.

• Database development.

• Data Warehouse Design – Build and Development.

• Database Administration.

• Database Performance Tuning and Optimisation.

• Present information using data visualization techniques.

• Propose solutions and strategies to business challenges.

• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams.

• An understanding and hands on experience on Hadoop/Spark based distributed storage and computing frameworks.

• Real-Time analytics and batch processing.

• Strong experience in architecting analytical applications in cloud environment such as Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal and communicate a deep understanding of the business and a broad knowledge of technology and applications.

• Technical Literacy: Possess a high level of technical literacy, which helps them determine how a software solution fits into an organization’s current structure and assists in the development of specifications and requirements.

• Analytical Assessment: A high level of analysis to examine current systems and determine overall project needs and scope.

• Schedule Management: Extensive time management skills to determine development schedules and milestones and ensure that deliverables are completed on time for oneself and your team.

• Team Leadership: To oversee and direct development teams throughout the project development lifecycle, experience with team leadership and motivation is essential.

• Ability to translate strategy and strategic objectives into measurable and executable projects.

• Experience working on large project(s) incorporating processes and procedures and standards

 

 

 

 

 

 

Data Analytics Engineer (Tableau)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include requirements analysis, design, database and report development capabilities with a core focus on Tableau Analytics Solutions.

Previous exposure and/or a good understanding of source data analysis, data warehouse design, report building, and visualisation is key to fulfil an end-to-end role within the Business Intelligence space. The role requires experience from technical preparation, ingestion and orchestration to business report visualisation.

Required Qualifications:

• Tertiary degree, diploma, or certificate in a related field (BSc, B.IT or BCom Informatics related degrees).

Experience and Knowledge:

• 3 – 5 years’ working experience as a BI Reporting Analyst, Database Developer and/or Software Consultant.

• Working knowledge of Database design and Data analytics.

• The ideal candidate must have at least 3 to 5 years’ experience in the following technologies, tools, and disciplines:

o Tableau (Required)

o Power BI (Beneficial)

o Microsoft SQL

o Microsoft Azure Fundamentals

o Data staging, preparation, and cleansing

o Database Warehousing Methodologies and Best Practices

o Data Modelling

o Data Consolidation

Key Responsibilities:

• Business analysis and requirements gathering.

• Data analysis, design and reporting.

• Prepare analytical reports.

• Update database structures and information.

• Design and develop databases to store information for reporting.

• Document operational procedures.

• Document technical specifications or requirements.

• Provide technical support for software/technology maintenance or use.

• Data mapping and transformation.

• Migrating existing client’s deliveries to new business intelligence platform.

• Data sourcing, cleansing, transformation, analysis and reporting within a business intelligence environment.

• Develop strong team and client relationships to create an ongoing partnership with team members and various client stakeholders.

• Extensive testing of solutions to ensure high quality deliverables.

• Initiate process changes and enhancements where necessary and ensure successful implementation thereof.

• Design, develop, implement and maintain reports and dashboards using visualisation tools such as Tableau and Microsoft Power BI platforms.

Competencies:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Systems Analysis: Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.

• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

• Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

• Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with C-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal and communicate a deep understanding of the business and a broad knowledge of technology and applications.

• Technical Literacy: Possess a high level of technical literacy, which helps them determine how a software solution fits into an organization’s current structure and assists in the development of specifications and requirements.

• Analytical Assessment: A high level of analysis to examine current systems and determine overall project needs and scope.

• Schedule Management: Extensive time management skills to determine development schedules and milestones and ensure that deliverables are completed on time for oneself and your team.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Engineer to join our client at their Booysens Reserve branch in Johannesburg. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a critical role in providing machinery engineering expertise to support design, assessment, troubleshooting, and improvement initiatives. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of machinery equipment including centrifugal pumps, reciprocating and positive displacement (PD) pumps, hydraulic turbines, compressors, fans, blowers, and more. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to enhance machinery performance and contribute to various projects within the field of Mechanical Engineering.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Provide machinery engineering expertise in support of the design.
  • The work includes engineering assessment, engineering design, troubleshooting and root cause failure analysis and long-term equipment improvement initiatives.
  • Provide asset support for machinery equipment including centrifugal pumps, reciprocating and other positive displacement (PD) pumps, hydraulic turbines, screw and other PD compressors, fans and blowers, multi-phase pumps.
  • Monitor and drive improvements in machinery performance.
  • Develop technical drawings, 3D schematics, and CAD models according to customer requirements.
  • Manage and lead new projects, product development and quality control while executing a project.
  • Initiate and support changes in machinery technology or work practices to improve plant reliability and profitability.
  • Support reliability initiatives and programs including management of equipment strategies, participation in incident investigations and risk assessments, and advising on risk-based work selection.
  • Provide machinery expertise to the Maintenance and Operations teams and collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines in support improvements.
  • Provide engineering support for modifications to machinery equipment and new installations, including reviewing and approving changes, developing engineering specifications/requirements, conducting, or participating in design reviews, and supporting testing and commissioning.

 

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Support during unit/equipment turnaround and start-up.
  • Support development of equipment strategies, understanding the impact of equipment sparing, redundancy, reliability, availability, maintainability, and maintenance cost in support of operations excellence and capital efficiency.
  • Participating in activities related to safety and risk assessment and in safety incident investigations related to machinery equipment.
  • Support capital projects by developing project design specifications for machinery scope, providing surveillance on contractor and vendor designs and deliverables, provide advice and assist in testing, commissioning, and start-up.
  • Primary contributions will be at the individual contributor level with close interfaces within the immediate work group and interfaces with other disciplines related to engineering and maintenance.

Ad hoc duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assisting the Engineering team with projects such as:
  • Development of manual actuator for breaking and derating vehicles
  • Partnering with contract manufacturers on issues such as IOT and AI.
  • Leveraging skills to explore new opportunities in the Mechanical Engineering field.
  • Ability to work within the MPI team and service clients.
  • Work with the manufacturing and repairs team to ensure product quality

 

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 7+ relevant experience. The candidate must have a deep understanding of machinery engineering, design, troubleshooting and project management. (The exact number of years can vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the machinery and projects involved, the industry, and the specific technologies used. We will consider the candidate’s accomplishments, the complexity of projects they’ve worked on, and the depth of their technical knowledge when evaluating their seniority.)
  • Proven experience in machinery engineering, design, and troubleshooting.
  • Proficiency in CAD software and technical drawing tools.
  • Strong project management skills, with the ability to lead and execute projects.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities, including root cause analysis and failure assessment.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and risk assessment related to machinery equipment.
  • Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • Proficient administrative skills and the capability to handle basic administrative tasks. This includes the ability to present quotes effectively to clients. The selected candidate will play a vital role in liaising with clients by presenting accurate and compelling quotes, contributing to the overall success of the business.

 

C&I Project Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The C&I Project Engineer will execute multiple Control and Instrumentation projects. Projects include upgrading of control software, replacement of control and instrumentation hardware as well as upgrading total systems.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Tertiary degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Control Engineering.
  • Project Management certificate or diploma.
  • Government Certificate of Competence (GCC) will be beneficial.

 

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Mining/Process Project Engineering.
  • Working knowledge of Project Management.
  • Exceptional multi-discipline engineering skills.
  • Good Project Planning and Scheduling skills.
  • Exceptional Engineering specification understanding.
  • Good written and verbal skills.
  • Good people skills.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, MS Project, SAP and Lotus Notes.
  • Physical requirement – certificate of fitness.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in managing the safety aspects during construction:

  • Assist in managing of SHEQ.
  • Assist in managing of SHEQ.
  • Assist with the conducting of Risk Assessments for construction activities (ongoing).
  • Ensure site specific Safety, Health Environment (SHE) Requirements.
  • Mitigate risks.
  • Monitor and control risks.

Assist with the initiation, defining and planning the project (Concept & Feasibility):

  • Attend and assist with Risk Assessments and Hazop meetings (ongoing).
  • Assist with the developing of Project Schedules including Tie-Ins and Shutdowns.

Execute the project:

  •  Set up specifications
  • Verify the Scope and Specifications.
  • Obtain client approval of design and drawings.
  • Request Invitations to Tender.
  • Invite Tenderers for Site Inspection meetings.
  • Receive Tenders.
  • Assist with “Bid Clarification” meetings.
  • Adjudicate Tenders.
  • Assist during awarding of contracts.
  • Assist during the conducting of the Fabrication / Construction / Quality “Kick-Off” meetings.
  • Ensure the fabrication, delivery, and construction of project within time and cost limits.
  • Assist with Quality Inspections.
  • Assist with the conducting of ongoing “Progress” meetings with the EPCM / Contractors.
  • Assist with the conducting of ongoing “Feedback” meetings with the client.
  • Assist with the ongoing reporting on progress of projects.
  • Assist with the managing of the Cold Commissioning.
  • Facilitate training (Operation and Maintenance).
  • Assist the Construction Manager with Pre-Commissioning meetings.
  • Assist the Construction Manager with commissioning meetings.

Assist with the hand over and close out of operations.

  • Assist with arranging of Hot Commissioning with the client.
  • Assist with the delivering of Critical Spares.
  • Assist with the provisional handing over of the project.
  • Assist with the conducting of Hand-Over meetings with the client.
  • Assist with the beneficial handing over of the project and issuing Beneficial Hand-Over Certificate.
  • Assist with the final hand over of the project and issuing Final Hand-Over Certificate.

Competencies: 

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Problem Solving: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Selective Attention: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
  • Attention to detail: The ability to notice slight deviations between two data/ information sources.
  • Self-Awareness: The ability to analyse own behaviours and predict the impact of those behaviours on others; can manage responses appropriately to a wide range of challenging situations and in response to management decisions and actions
  • Team Processes: The ability to link the importance of good social process to successful business outcomes – providing clarity for their teams not just on the ’what’ but also on the ‘how’
  • Collaboration: The ability to build productive cross-functional business alliances with internal and external stakeholders, working in a collaborative and constructive way

Senior Project Engineer (Mechanical/Electrical)

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing complex engineering projects, providing technical guidance and leadership, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree/diploma in Mechanical or Structural Engineering discipline or equivalent.
  • Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP, MBA or similar) will be an advantage.

Experience and Knowledge:

  • 10+ years’ experience in related field.
  • 8+ years’ experience in a Project Management Role.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the following: Engineering / Production / Construction / Quantity Surveyor / Project Management environment, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Mining and Process Plant and related operations environment.
  • Project Management.
  • Deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices.
  • Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor , Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP.
  • Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
  • Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
  • Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan the Project

  • Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management.
  • Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project.
  • Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project.
  • Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities.
  • Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required.
  • Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion.

Implement the Project

  • Execute the project according to the project plan.
  • Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project.
  • Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project.
  • Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards.

Control the Project

  • Compile project reports.
  • Monitor and approve as per delegation of authority, all budgeted project expenditure.
  • Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance on a regular basis.
  • Manage all project funds according to Anglo American Platinum policy, procedure and governance.
  • Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date.

Evaluate the Project

  • Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.

Competencies: 

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal.
  • Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment).
  • Organizational and leadership abilities.
  • Influencing and motivating.
  • Decision making.
  • Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders.

Senior Engineering Program Manager (Mechanical/Electrical)

Required Qualifications:

  • Relevant degree/diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering/Technical/Construction discipline or equivalent.
  • Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP or similar).
  • Working knowledge of Agile project management methodologies (such as Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.) will be preferred.

Experience and Knowledge:            

  • 15+ years’ experience in related field.
  • 10+ years’ experience in a Project Management Role.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the following: Engineering / Production / Construction / Mining / Process Plant and related operations environment.
  • Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor , Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP.
  • Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
  • Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities.
  • Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
  •    The program manager must have strong practical experience in project management, which was gained through managing large and complex projects.
  •      Good knowledge and handling of project and program management methodology and techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Daily program management throughout the program life cycle.
  • Defining the program governance (controls).
  • Planning the overall program and monitoring the progress.
  • Managing the program’s budget.
  • Managing risks and issues and taking corrective measurements.
  • Coordinating the projects and their interdependencies.
  • Managing and utilizing resources across projects.
  • Managing stakeholders’ communication.
  • Aligning the deliverables (outputs) to the program’s “outcome” with the aid of the business change manager.
  • Managing the main program documentations such as the program initiation document.

Competencies: 

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
  • Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal
  • Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment)
  • Organizational and leadership abilities
  • Influencing and motivating
  • Decision making
  • Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders

Structural Project Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our team. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing complex engineering projects, providing technical guidance and leadership, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

  •  Relevant degree/diploma in Engineering/Technical/Construction discipline or equivalent
  •  Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP, MBA or similar) will be an advantage

Experience and Knowledge:

  •  10+ years’ experience in related field
  • 8+ years’ experience in a Project Management Role
  •   Minimum 3 years of experience in the following: Engineering / Production / Construction / Quantity Surveyor / Project Management environment, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Mining and Process Plant and related operations environment
  • Project Management
  • Deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices.
  • Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor , Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP
  • Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
  • Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
  • Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness

 

Key Responsibilities:

Plan the Project

  •  Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
  •  Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
  • Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
  • Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
  • Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
  •  Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

 

Implement the Project

  •  Execute the project according to the project plan
  • Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
  • Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
  • Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

 

Control the Project

  •  Compile project reports
  • Monitor and approve as per delegation of authority, all budgeted project expenditure
  • Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance on a regular basis
  •  Manage all project funds according to Anglo American Platinum policy, procedure and governance
  • Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date

 

Evaluate the Project

  •  Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

 

Competencies: 

  •  Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
  • Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates
  • Systems Analysis: Understanding how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal
  • Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment)
  • Organizational and leadership abilities
  • Influencing and motivating
  •  Decision making
  • Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders

Mechanical Project Engineer

 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Engineer to join our team. The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for managing complex engineering projects, providing technical guidance and leadership, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices.

Required Qualifications:

  •  Relevant degree/diploma in Mechanical Engineering discipline or equivalent
  •  Project Management Qualification (i.e. PMP, MBA or similar) will be an advantage

 

 

Experience and Knowledge:

  • 10+ years’ experience in related field
  • 8+ years’ experience in a Project Management Role
  •  Minimum 3 years of experience in the following: Engineering / Production / Construction / Quantity Surveyor / Project Management environment, Construction Management, Contractor Management, Mining and Process Plant and related operations environment
  • Project Management
  • Deep understanding of engineering principles and best practices.
  • Mining, Process Plant, Logistics, Infrastructure, Quantity Surveyor , Enterprise Project Management Systems, e.g. MS-Projects, Primavera P6, Prism, SAP
  • Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques
  • Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve operations of the organization and to create new opportunities
  • Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Plan the Project

  • Define the scope of the project in collaboration with senior management
  • Create a detailed work plan which identifies and sequences the activities needed to successfully complete the project
  • Determine the resources (time, money, equipment, etc) required to complete the project
  • Develop a schedule for project completion that effectively allocates the resources to the activities
  • Review the project schedule with senior management and all other staff that will be affected by the project activities; revise the schedule as required
  • Determine the objectives and measures upon which the project will be evaluated at its completion

 

Implement the Project

  • Execute the project according to the project plan
  • Monitor the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
  • Establish a communication schedule to update stakeholders including appropriate staff in the organization on the progress of the project
  • Review the quality of the work completed with the project team on a regular basis to ensure that it meets the project standards

 

Control the Project

  • Compile project reports
  • Monitor and approve as per delegation of authority, all budgeted project expenditure
  • Monitor cash flow projections and report actual cash flow and variance on a regular basis
  •  Manage all project funds according to Anglo American Platinum policy, procedure and governance
  • Ensure that all financial records for the project are up to date

 

 

Evaluate the Project

  • Ensure that the project deliverables are on time, within budget and at the required level of quality
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase

 

 

Competencies: 

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
  • Business knowledge: Good understanding of the organization and the business domain or sector within which it operates
  • Systems Analysis: Understanding how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes
  • Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events)
  • Excellent communication skills: Ability to engage with high-level stakeholders, both verbal and non-verbal
  • Flexibility and adaptability (crucial to consulting environment)
  • Organizational and leadership abilities
  • Influencing and motivating
  •  Decision making
  • Building trust and long-term relationships with stakeholders

Jnr. Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The Engineering Consultant will be working with various clients collaborating with them to solve engineering-related problems while adding value.

 

 Required Qualifications:

  • Tertiary degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Control Engineering
  • Honours and/or master’s degree will be beneficial.

 

Experience and Knowledge:

  • Practical experience will be beneficial in industrial, mining, machinery and/or plant environments, this includes experience in being part of a maintenance team for at least 6 months, shutdown experience, standby experience, relining of P&ID’s, knowledge of valves, Instrumentations, piping and COMOS.
  • Experience in drawing interpretation (e.g., CAD P&ID’s, PFD’s, design drawings), C&I systems and components, piping and pumping systems, process plants, design, and mining.
  • VBA and Visio skills will be beneficial.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Create Mechanical Designs and Drawings: Must be capable to create highly detailed design schematics for various components of a project.
  • Write Precise Calculations: This requires writing out precise calculations before any hands-on mechanical work begins.
  • Test Products for Functionality: Calculations must be tested and retested to isolate problems with mechanical equipment. Must be capable to re-engineer products when problems are found and recalculate to return equipment to full functionality.
  • Prepare Reports for Senior Engineers: Will need to create detailed reports and summaries of ongoing projects to keep their supervisors up to date.
  • Collaborate with Engineering Team: Must be capable to manage some projects alone, but in most cases will be expected to work as part of an engineering team. It will require frequent communication and daily collaboration to make sure all aspects of the project are being addressed, and to ensure that no one is working on the same problem at the same time.
  • Need to be able to develop and write commissioning plans.
  • Be able to drive processes needed to procure necessary equipment to support maintenance, improvement and production while also being able to maintain related engineering/spares/maintenance/reliability spreadsheets.
  • Visit power various plant for on-site support and to observe the construction progress.
  • Analyse data and provide recommendations which result in producing better outcomes and/or outputs by relevant equipment and or process streams.
  • Must be capable to identify the real need to the client and be able to ascertain whether the requirements states addressed the needs identified sufficiently.
  • Do checks on all machines as per standard norms on periodical basis for the proper functioning and drafted technical reports of findings for use by engineering change management.
  • Follow quality control inspections and implanted those improvements.
  • Will require insight related to plant layouts and operability, in order to improve production efficiency.
  • Insight into automation and process control will be required and should lead to minimization of manufacturing costs.
  • Redlining of Drawings in order to reflect the as bult status of the site/plant. Walking of the site/plant and noting changes in the plant on to the drawings.

 

Competencies: 

  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Problem Solving: Identifying problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
  • Inductive Reasoning: The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
  • Selective Attention: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
  • Attention to detail: The ability to notice slight deviations between two data/ information sources.