
Project Engineer
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage end-to-end project execution for up to five equipment builds simultaneously.
- Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets in collaboration with the Project Manager.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and production teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Identify and mitigate potential risks that could impact project timelines or costs.
- Monitor project progress and report updates to the Project Manager and key stakeholders.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle.
- Gather and clarify customer requirements, ensuring equipment specifications align with expectations.
- Provide technical guidance to customers regarding equipment operation, features, and optimizations.
- Address customer concerns and ensure alignment between project execution and client needs.
- Work closely with the production team to ensure equipment builds meet design specifications.
- Conduct inspections and quality checks at key stages of the build process.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and internal quality control procedures.
- Lead the installation, testing, and commissioning of equipment at customer sites.
- Ensure proper integration of the equipment into the customer’s operations.
- Conduct training sessions for customer personnel on proper operation and maintenance.
- Oversee the formal handover process, ensuring all documentation and acceptance criteria are met.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including engineering reports, risk assessments, and change orders.
- Prepare and present project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
- Ensure all project-related compliance documentation is completed and archived properly.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in project engineering, preferably in mining, construction, industrial, or heavy equipment manufacturing.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems in machinery.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project).
- Experience with on-site commissioning and technical troubleshooting.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to travel to customer sites for commissioning and support.
- PMP (Project Management Professional).
- Experience in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies.
- Knowledge of ERP systems for project tracking and resource planning.
? Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
? Effective communication and relationship-building with customers.
? Hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset.
? High attention to detail and commitment to quality.Work Environment & TravelThis role involves a combination of office-based project coordination and on-site commissioning. The incumbent must be willing to travel as required to customer locations and operational sites, local and abroad.