The Big Picture: Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden's core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.
Howden Africa Compressors & Turbines Division is looking for an experienced Project Engineer to plan, cost, coordinate, and manage assigned Projects for the overhaul, repair, revamp, manufacturing, installation, and modernisation of rotating equipment. Lead Howden project coordination to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction with our services and equipment. Coordinate the interface between the client and the various groups within Howden involved in the quotation, contract review, order entry, staffing, purchasing, execution, invoicing and collections. The position will be based in Sasolburg.
What needs to be done? Ensure the safe conduct of the project. Ensuring all company and client safety policies and procedures followed and embraced to promote a safe working environment. Work closely with Workshop team, Field Services team and customers to put the best mix of talent in the right projects, on time and correctly, to ensure customer satisfaction consistent with our objectives. Prepare costings and proposals for workshop and field projects working with Sales Engineers to customer requirements. Prepare comprehensive Workshop and Field Service project scope packs to ensure Workshop Team and FSR's are fully aware of project delivery requirements and time, cost and quality targets. Develop risk management and contingency plans with Safety Department. Communicate with the client on progress and work scope changes capturing client approval and purchase order for changes /additions. Ensure that subcontractors perform as agreed and comply with safety and cost requirements. Liaise with the Quality department in the creation, approval and maintenance of quality plans. Deliver project on targets to support the achievement of departmental bookings and sales. Capture order information on the ERP system to ensure timeous delivery and payment of suppliers. Prepare reports on all services rendered for customer support Prepare timesheets for service work and submit to accounts for allocation of man-hours to jobs. Maintain all aspects of projects managed on AX, budget and forecasts What do you need to bring? Diploma/ Degree in Mechanical Engineering Minimum 5 years project management experience Technical knowledge of Rotating Equipment, Reciprocating Compressors, Gas Compressor Engines & Steam Turbines. Knowledge of quality management systems and EHS practices and requirements Good negotiation skills. Customer-facing experience and strong communication skills a must. Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects A valid Code 08 driver's licence. What will you get in return? You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organisation in a challenging and dynamic role with great career development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a benefits package.
About us: Worldwide business– Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.
We offerglobal and local opportunities– 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who createcutting edge developments– You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we havea strong corporate identity and purpose– You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Our products and organisation areRevolving Around You– Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.
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