Junior Project Engineer

SUMMARY:
A well-known Consulting Engineering firm offering multidisciplinary energy efficiency solutions for mining and industrial sectors, and leaders in energy efficiency innovation in South Africa, requires a mechanical or electrical engineer with project implementation experience to join their project engineering team in carrying-out energy optimization projects at various clients. This is an excellent opportunity which offers exciting career development prospects.

POSITION INFO:
Key responsibilities will include:

• Assist in the design, development and implementation of energy project solutions for industrial, commercial and mining clients.
• Interpret energy consumption analysis reports, identify optimization that need to be monitored, report on results.
• Propose interventions based on results.
• Development of PFD and P&ID plans using Visio software.
• Development of site layout plans.
• Carrying out site visits/audits on regular intervals.
• The operation, maintenance and fault finding of existing project infrastructure to ensure system functionality and project performance. 
• Contractor administration and supervision on site.
• Management of the installation and commissioning of new equipment on site.
• Quality assurance plan development and implementation.
• Operational and maintenance procedure development based on the unique features of each project.
• Project management services for the execution of approved projects and monitoring of the performance thereof post implementation. Assist with the management of site activities and overseeing subcontractors where necessary.
• Ensure that health and safety procedures and standards are implemented and maintained.

• Planning/scheduling and design.
• Development/design/specify material and equipment/piping.
• Compilation of cost estimations, proposals, tendering documentation and vendor selection.
• Site inspections and supervision, also in underground mining sites (highly recommended)
• Contractor administration.
• Commissioning and operation of equipment.
• Project coordination and administration.

• Promote the Company’s values and demonstrate high standards of ethical behaviour.
• Actively participate in client engagement.
• Communicate with clients, manage expectations and build strong client relationships and rapport.
• Have a high level of computer literacy.
• Willingness to travel to sites within South Africa and occasionally abroad.
• Willingness to work underground in mining environments if required.
• Reporting to the appointed Business Unit Manager and Project Manager as well as the Client’s Representative.

• BSc/BEng Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or higher (non-negotiable).
• MEng Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree or higher (advantageous).
• Primary business written and spoken language will be English. Proficiency in Afrikaans essential to effectively communicate in bilingual meetings
• Valid driver’s license, own transport and valid passport.
• Willing and able to travel to project sites, work in mining environments.
• Medically fit to work on site and/or underground.

• 1-3+ years’ experience in an energy management engineering environment
• Experience in a project management capacity will be beneficial.
• Experience in energy management analysis and optimization highly recommended
• Experience with mining construction sites’ requirements and regulations
• Experience in underground mining projects highly recommended
• Basic understanding of electrical and instrumentation equipment application to monitor site parameters.
• People and business interfacing experience.
• Strong innovative and solution finding attitude.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Sound computer literacy and strong reporting skills.