Project Engineer

Overall responsibility for supporting Sol markets in planning, developing and executing projects safely, on time and on budget in a close partnership with stakeholders (RMs, GMs, Ops. Mgrs., Accounting, Sourcing, Legal, etc.).

Principal

Accountabilities:

• Take a leadership role in HSE demonstrating commitment to Safety through personal engagement exhibiting a culture of care in all projects and stakeholders.
• Plan, design and execute terminals, retail and commercial infrastructure projects through contractors with emphasis on executing safely, timely and on budget.
• Lead and manage projects from initial stages of scoping, planning, budgeting (FEED), bidding and procuring to execution and handover of final product to Sol internal stakeholders.
• Determine materials and equipment procurement specifications.
• Prepare and evaluate Tender Documents for engineering projects liaising with Sourcing.
• Assist with technical facilities and equipment audits at depots and customer inspections.
• Manage Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) budgets for assigned projects.
• The position will also require the normal duties of a Project Manager for the assigned projects such as: Close budget tracking; detailed project time lies; reporting and constant engagement with Sol stakeholders and management to provide full visibility of project progress; review and approval of contractor and supplier invoices; working with Accounting to ensure proper asset categorization and others.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

• Engineering degree in the Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Industrial fields.
• A minimum of 5 yrs. of engineering work experience.
• Working knowledge of the petroleum industry is preferred.
• Certifications or accreditations such as sponsorship of engineering bodies, Project Mgmt. Institute and others are a plus.
• Skilled in contract management and negotiations.
• Strong time management skills, efficiency and organization.
• Proficient in MS Office suite: Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and engineering-specific tools for budgeting, contract and procurement and project definition and execution.

• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal) and deliver professional presentations.
• Ability to work in a core team, collaborate in cross functional project teams and work autonomously on projects and initiatives.
• Desire to work towards achieving professional engineer membership in a recognized engineering body.
• Growth mindset and strong analytical skills.
• Strong “Commercial Intensity”.
• Competence to make timely decisions, exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Demonstrate confidence to implement and influence change.
• Strong work ethic, high-level of enthusiasm and ability to excel in a flexible, fast paced environment.

In addition to basic salary the successful applicant shall receive applicable job grade allowances and be eligible to participate in The Sol Group Pension Scheme and its non-contributory Group Health and Life Insurance Scheme.

Travel may be required.