To provide and coordinate engineering input into the preparation of feasibility studies, proposals and tenders, basic and detailed engineering and design, technical procurement support, commissioning assistance and project execution support in accordance with project requirements and timeframes and company procedures; across the platform businesses and particularly to the water business that is engineering led.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Understand the company strategy and business plan and play and active role in assisting the company to achieve its targets in this regard by achieving and exceeding project targets

• Continuously live the M&R values and strive for Engineered Excellence in all areas of performance
• Engage with teams and individuals in such a manner that ensures positive, efficient and value-add interaction and results

•  Consistently build productive relationships with appropriate stakeholders to achieve business results
• Earn the trust of stakeholders through a display of personal integrity and professionalism

• Deliver projects on time, on budget and to required quality
• Interface with, and sometimes lead, a multi-disciplinary engineering team
• Operate within established standard operating procedures and processes

• Deliver HSE performance in line with Murray & Roberts group targets

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Generate and develop equipment cost estimates, man-hour estimates and corresponding proposal documentation.
• Provide input into, and sometimes lead, the pricing of proposals and tenders.
• Review, understand and provide input into the technical sections of proposals and tenders.
• Liaise with prospective and future clients in terms of assessing their needs, attend site visits, propose solutions, provide costs estimates, input into, and sometimes-lead proposal preparation and attend to clarifications.
• Generate scope of work specifications that define the work included, work excluded and battery limits along with technical requirements for each equipment package.
• Use computer aided design (CAD) to assist in design and generation of drawings.
• Compile technical enquiry packages, do technical tender evaluations and compile technical "Approved for Purchase" packages.
• Manage and interface with Vendors/Suppliers and Contractors to meet the project objectives.
• Manage and execute progress inspections, FAT’s and final releases for Vendor/Supplier equipment.
• Review Vendor/Supplier documentation for compliance with technical requirements.
• Manage effective change control for the specific area of responsibility.
• Maintain regular and effective engineering input to the design and drawing office.
• Maintain effective inter-discipline integration with all disciplines like the Process, Mechanical, Piping, Civil, Structural, C & I and Electrical Departments.
• Provide detail input to plant reviews in terms of layout, equipment placing, maintainability, operability and all such related factors.
• Provide input into the development and optimisation of mechanical drawings and drive development of these drawings through the design and drawing office.
• Provide input during project meetings, HAZOPS’s, client meetings, etc.
• Prepare functional designs for pumps, piping, plate work, structures, supports etc. of minor and medium complexity and liaise with specialist consultants on more complex items.
• Maintain and update equipment lists and other related registers and schedules.
• Execute work in compliance with all relevant legislation, codes, standards, company policies & procedures.
• Provide office based construction and commission support and from time-to-time attend site visits during the construction phase.
• Execute work to the required quality and within the discipline schedule and budget constraints.
• Client visits within and outside South Africa

COMPETENCY PROFILE:

ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective analytical and problem solving skills
• Capacity to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to be output / results driven whist building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships
• Strong, clear and concise written and oral communication skills
• Technical writing, presentation and planning skills

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven track record of 10 to 15 years relevant engineering experience in project related work with a wide range of mechanical equipment such as pumps, cranes and hoists, compressed air systems, tanks, vessels, fire water systems, fans, screens, membrane technologies, settling tanks, mixers, aerators, blowers, etc.
• Experience within the water and wastewater treatment sector will be advantageous.
• Working experience in feasibility studies and project execution is required while site based experience during construction and/or commissioning is highly recommended.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety regulations as per the OHS act and MHS act.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of all engineering disciplines and their interfaces with each other.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professionally qualified with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer Certification (ECSA)