Senior Engineer: Projects (Electrical)

Swakop Uranium - erongo region, namibia

5 days ago

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To complete engineering and construction projects, by planning, organising, controlling all elements of the project, and executing the defined project within time and with budget provisions.

Key Performance Areas:

  • Develop project objectives, by reviewing project proposals and plans, and conferring with management.
  • Interpret Company Project program requirements, and formulate and implement project plans accordingly.
  • Identify project responsibilities, by determining the phases and elements of the project, overseeing and co-coordinating the technical aspects of the project, through project coordination meetings and other forms of communication.
  • Maintain project schedule, by monitoring project progress, co-coordinating activities and resolving problems.
  • Assign project personnel to specific phases or aspects of the project in accordance with engineering discipline.
  • Oversee contractor work activities and ensure compliance with all SU SSHER-Q requirements.
  • Manage activities of Owners Engineer, equipment suppliers and Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contractors.
  • Allocate project resources appropriately and control project costs, by approving expenditures within budget parameters and administering contractor contracts.
  • Provide input into the sections annual operational budget, by forecasting costs and monitor expenditure and cash flow on a regular basis.
  • Ensure legal and procedural compliance of projects.

Requirements and experience:

  • Grade 12 or current NSSCO with 20 points over 5 subjects.
  • BSc/ BEng/ BTech / in Electrical Engineering.
  • Postgraduate Project Management Certificate will be an added advantage.
  • 5 years experience in a projects environment of which 2 years should have been in a senior capacity.
  • Proven experience in multi-disciplinary projects and exposure to research and development work into new / improved project.
  • Understand risk management processes.
  • Sound experience in quality management principles and processes.
  • Sound working relationships and should be able to work in a multi- national environment.
  • Excellent track record of contract & contractor management, people management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Registration with the Engineering Council of Namibia.
  • Government Certificate of Competency will be an added advantage.
  • Valid Code B/BE Drivers License.

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