Applications are invited for a Project Engineer on a 1 year assignment based in Colonia Uruguay.
The role will be responsible for delivering key capital projects including project budgeting, execution, commissioning and Final Handover. He / She will ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with regulatory controls.
The key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:
• Lead individual projects and site initiatives to ensure timely implementation of the site Engineering & Capital Project Portfolio.
• Work closely with the Site Engineering and Leadership teams to ensure successful completion and handover of projects
• Lead & support Project teams to ensure safe & effective execution of each phase of project implementation and provide technical support to project teams in order to ensure technically best practice solutions.
• Ensure all engineering Projects are designed and executed in accordance with best practice project management principles, from concept to completion including business case preparation, analysis and delivery.
• Responsible for management of project budgets, ensuring costs are controlled and efficiencies optimised.
• Demonstrate project leadership, interpersonal skills and effective communication.
• Influence management decisions to implement optimum solutions.
• Adhere to all Health & Safety Requirements.
The successful candidate will have:
• 5 - 10 years’ experience in engineering with extensive capital project management experience.
• Experience in delivering projects in resource restricted countries.
• Degree qualifications in Chemical, Process or Mechanical Engineering (alternative qualifications to degree level will be considered depending on experience).
• Extensive experience of:
o Process plant technical standards & regulatory compliance requirements.
o Project management standards, safety systems, project & construction safety, process & operational hazard assessment, process automation.
o Capital procurement, contract development, supplier negotiation & development.
• Knowledge of & capability in process improvement, lean & six sigma tools would be advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills; proficient communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with, motivate & actualize employees at all levels of the organization in an international arena.
• Ability to analyse & process high volumes of information, manage multiple priorities in a timely manner; with precise attention to detail; a high degree of accuracy & extensive problem solving experience.
• Proven ability to translate complex projects to succinct business messages, gaining engagement and endorsement from business stakeholders.
