Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Job Summary:

The Project Engineer reports to the Sales & Engineering Manager and is responsible for the preparation and costing of proposals and giving general customer and in-house support.

Key Responsibilities - Job Functions:

• Analyze system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs to determine feasibility of project and develop system plan.
• Confer with engineers, customers, vendors or others to discuss existing and potential engineering projects or products.
• Evaluate proposals and recommend repair or design modifications, based on factors such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
• Prepare detailed project bid proposals for major projects undertaken by ROIL, including but not limited to construction, civil works, electrical works, mechanical works, instrumentation works, combination works.
• Prepare project management related documents for key projects e.g. schedules, resource loading charts, work breakdown structures, network diagrams.
• Assist in leading project coordination and execution with relevant resources, including key line managers.
• Provide technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards, assisting with specific and difficult in-service engineering.
• Determine material and equipment needs and order supplies as it relates to equipment sales activities.
• Prepare documentation containing information such as confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or introduction schedules, product costs, or information about product performance weaknesses.
• Review and evaluate work of others, inside and outside the organization, to ensure effectiveness, technical adequacy and compatibility in the resolution of complex engineering problems.
• Prepare necessary criteria, procedures, reports, or plans for successful conduct of the project with consideration given to site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
• Initiate sales process by prospecting, scheduling appointments, making initial Presentation, understanding business needs, developing proposals, closing sales.
• Close sales by building rapport with potential clients, expounding on the benefits of the company solutions and service capabilities; overcoming objections, etc.
• Responsible for keeping commitments in a timely manner and resolving issues promptly.
• Accountable for customer satisfaction and providing high quality service. (Example: Acknowledging and responding to clients’ RFQs, questions, and/or concerns promptly.)

HSE Roles & Responsibilities:

• Comply with the OSH Act 2004 and Amendment Act 2006.
• Comply with all ROIL HSE Management System Policies and Procedures.
• Co-operate with supervisors and managers on health and safety matters.
• Do not interfere with systems, procedures or safeguards provided to protect their health and safety.
• Take reasonable care of his/her own health and safety.
• Report all health and safety concerns to the HSE & HR Manager.
• Inform HSE & HR Manager when special waste in your area needs disposing.
• Report any unsafe conditions or practices to your superior and the HSE & HR Manager.
• Observe and comply all safety rules and regulations.
• Know how to perform jobs assigned and perform them properly.
• Not undertaking any job you do not understand. Ask your immediate superior if there are any questions or any doubt.
• Wear/use all safety equipment required by the job to be performed.
• Participate in safety meetings held by your superior.
• Report all injuries immediately to your superior.
• Cooperate with supervisors when injury and accident investigations are being done so that accident causes can be determined and corrective action taken.
• Report any and all defective tools or equipment immediately.

HSE Behaviours

The following HSE behaviours are expected of the employee:

• There should be no involvement in practical jokes, commonly referred to as “horse-play”.
• Adherence to all HSE rules of the organisation at all times.
• Report all accidents or incidents to a superior.
• Stop work that is unsafe and report the occurrence to a superior.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• Diploma level training in Project Management (e.g. CAPM level).
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Primavera P6 or equivalent Project Management Software training will be considered an asset.
• At least 1 years’ experience.
• Auto Cad experience.
• Very strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to develop optimised project portfolio documents, and have demonstrated experience in managing at least two significant projects.
• Excellent leadership and organizational skills, able to set priorities, and responsive to customer requests.
• Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet critical deadlines.
• Demonstrates business knowledge, perspective and ethical behaviour.
• Highly self-motivated and enthusiastic.

Key Deliverables:

• Quotations Prepared on Time. (Within 2-3 days.)
• Quotations Costed Properly.
• Budgets managed properly.
• Accurate scheduling and resourcing.
• Correct Equipment and Part Selection.
• First Class Customer Service.