Engineering Project Specialist

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Project Engineer - Your Future Position?

Purpose

Leads the implementation of multi discipline projects on site from justification and technical design throughto successful implementation and commissioning of projects on site. Projects are of a capital or engineering investment nature and vary in size and complexity including site master plans, renovating, engineering studies, new constructions or utilities.

Responsibilities

Strategy design and execution

• Contribute to the design of the Regional Project Engineering plan by advising its management regarding project feasibility.
• Prepare business cases, designs related to project plans and coordinates their execution upon approvalby sponsor(s) and steering committee(s).

Project management

• Manage capital projects and studies.
• Develop project scopes, cost estimations, credit applications and specifi cations, etc…
• Monitor compliance with design and construction parameters, respecting all norms and regulations and EHS.
• Monitor project execution parameters, including timing, detailed cost estimate, list of deliverables and implement corrective actions whenever necessary.
• Co-lead tender process with suppliers and contractors.
• Implement and apply appropriate project monitoring tools.
• Support project teams in the project execution.
• Support local project management in resource and contingency planning.
• Conduct hazard studies, risk assessments and process optimisations.
• Control contractors on site for the projects managed.
• Report project status and budgetary control for approved projects.
• Produce all required design documents.
• Executes the project plan(s) within approved budget.

People management

• Contributes to the annual human resources processes by providing input to line managers regarding performance of project team members.
• Works with the respective line managers and HR Business Partner(s) in developing a project management capabilities in the Engineering function.
• Contributes to the development and promotion of functional talents within and outside the Engineering function.

Academic Background

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or related discipline.
• Plant Engineering or Maintenance Certification

Professional Experience

• 2 to 4 years of experience in factory engineering / maintenance, including management of multi-country/multiple process engineering projects involving resources from diverse disciplines.
• 1 year of experience in people management preferred
• Experience in working with diverse cultures and multidiscipline specialists (internal and external).
• Experience in working in complex/matrix organizations (incl. Global CoE setup).

Technical Skills

• Good command in project management, using TPM, KPI, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and project controlling tools.
• Good command in stakeholder management and communications.
• Good knowledge of EHS rules and guidelines.
• Good knowledge of fi nancial concepts (e.g. OPEX, CAPEX) and tools (e.g. SAP).
• Good negotiation skills to support procurement to manage contractors

Package

• Competitive salary
• Medical Aid
• Pension Fund
• IP Bonus

“Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of the Company’s employment equity goals.”

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.
Every essence of you enriches our world.
Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.
Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.