Project Engineer

Our client is looking for a project engineer ; based in Plan Business Park, Pamplemousses, Mauritius.

 The Project Engineer will work in an exciting environment working with medium-to-large-sized equipment supply projects, specifically for new grinding mill supply projects for clients based worldwide.

Qualification:

• Mechanical Engineer with an appropriate qualification from University or Technical College.

Experience:

• >5 years in a mechanical engineering environment or similar.
• Mineral processing and/or heavy engineering experience would be beneficial.
• Hands-on (Prictical) experience in the manufacturing environment.
• Site/Installation experience.
• Proven track record in project management skills consisting of: Management of projects,
• Budget control,
• Time control/scheduling,
• Quality control,
• Organizational skills,
• Time management,
• Leadership and supervisory skills,
• Decision-making skills,
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Experience in supply and installation contracts.
• The ability to work with multiple discipline projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite as well as experience with Microsoft Projects.
• Have a good understanding of how to read engineering drawings, process & instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s).
• A good understanding of the various component manufacturing techniques (castings, forgings, fabrications, and machining).
• Must be able to work in a high-pressure environment.

Additional notes:

• All correspondence will be in the English language so the applicant must be fluent in English – both written and verbal.
• The Project Engineer will report directly to the Project Manager and Projects Director.
• International travel may be required from time to time to various manufacturing points worldwide as well as visiting the various mine/installation sites, as required.

Salary:

Negotiable depending on experience.

Includes:

• Work laptop
• Cell phone
• Living out allowance when travelling internationally for work purposes

The Project Engineer is a dedicated, professional individual managing the scheduling, planning, forecasting, finance, resourcing, quality, and technical activities of a project to ensure project accuracy and quality of supply.

The Project Engineer is responsible for managing, coordinating, and administering projects during the delivery stages of the project lifecycle: from planning, implementation, execution, monitoring and controlling to the final closing out of the project. Manage all supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors. To ensure that everyone delivers the project within the required scope and schedule. Ensure the project is delivered within the safety, quality, and environmental best practices including the prime contract, deliverables, project viability and profitability. Manage the whole project process, objectives, and expectations. Resolve problems and coordinate the final handover of the project.

Importantly, the primary role of the candidate is to handle a capital mill supply project to the value of USD 2m to USD 5m. The Project Engineer will need to be able to work on several different size projects concurrently.

The Project Engineer will need to contribute to the overall project objectives along with the project team and complete individual deliverables as instructed by the Project Manager and Projects Director.

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract review and definition of the scope of supply and project milestones.
• Cashflow analysis and forecast: Including a monthly overview of payments to suppliers,
• Invoicing to clients based on project milestone payments,
• Project budget control.
• Project planning and schedule control.
• Design review and continuous drawing review (squad check sign-off).
• Procurement and expediting.
• Interface with suppliers on manufacturing, progress, and quality.
• Continuous updating and reporting to management.
• Client interface and reporting.
• Document control based on the vendor data & document register. Document close-out and sign off as proof of milestone completion.