Process Engineering Manager

Process Engineering Manager

South Africa

(Hybrid)

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Job Description

Responsible for the feasibility studies of process mining projects, including concept origination, pre-feasibility and bankable feasibility
Assist in tender and proposal preparation, as required

Responsibilities

Working closely with the Studies Team, ensure that feasibility studies, as assigned by the study manager, are completed on time, per the proposed timeframes.
Undertake site visits to the Project location and areas for project sourcing.
Identify local and foreign suppliers and vendors.
Identify applicable local laws and rules.
Generate specifications for enquiries on mechanical equipment from the Process Department’s equipment lists.
Compile and/or coordinate bills of quantities.
Write up sections of the studies and tender documents.
Liaise and communication with the client, as required.
Conduct infrastructure assessments and costing thereof, which includes tailing dams, power plants, accommodation, roads, water supply etc.
Compile tender documents for issue to prospective suppliers
Appoint consultants in areas where specific expertise is required.
Conduct risk analyses, as required
Conduct financial evaluations, including, grade, revenue, general running costs of the mining fleet, plant operating costs.
Prepare and conduct a detailed hand-over of a study to the Projects Department once awarded the execution phase of the project.
Assist in business development activities, as required
Financial and cost control
Client liaison
Ability to work under pressure and achieve tight deadlines
Promote team work.
To actively pursue excellent Health, Safety and Environmental performance standards and to encourage all staff to achieve or out-perform the indicated HSE KPI’s.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

B.Sc. Degree in Engineering or relevant diploma
As a minimum, 7-10 years’ experience in engineering management within a projects environment.

 Knowledge, skills and experience:

Good working knowledge of MS Project and/or Primavera planning system
Advanced MS Office skills (excel, word and power point)
Advanced numeric skills
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and interact with design office personnel
Good English language and communication skills, both verbal and written 
Conversant with the principles of capital and operating cost estimating
Clear logical thinker, with the ability to make good decisions under pressure
Ability to prioritise/balance multiple complex tasks and demands 
Ability to think outside of the box for problem solving
Ability to ensure completion of assignment, despite obstacles and challenges.

Personal attributes:

High level of self-awareness, emotional maturity and resilience 
Good interpersonal skills
Cross cultural sensitivity
Attention to detail. elationship 

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.