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The role ensures that mechanical engineering deliverables meet technical and statutory requirements while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors and suppliers to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in accordance with approved scope, budget, schedule and company governance requirements.\nREQUIRED OUTPUTS: FUNCTIONAL\nEngineering and Technical Leadership\nLead mechanical engineering activities across the project lifecycle, including concept development, feasibility studies, design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover\nDevelop and review engineering scopes, design criteria, technical specifications, drawings, calculations and equipment selections\nEnsure engineering deliverables comply with applicable legislation, engineering standards, company specifications, quality requirements and operational needs\nManage engineering consultants, suppliers and technical interfaces, reviewing designs, deviations, technical submissions and proposed 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cash-flow forecasts and cost-control baselines\nMonitor expenditure, commitments, forecasts and estimate-at-completion against approved capital allocations\nTrack project progress, critical path activities, milestones and contractor performance, implementing corrective and recovery plans where necessary\nAssess the cost, schedule and risk implications of proposed changes, variations, claims and unforeseen conditions\nMaintain accurate project controls, financial reports, progress dashboards and forecasts in SAP PS and other approved systems\nContractor, Consultant and Supplier Management\nCoordinate procurement and appointment processes for engineering consultants, EPCM providers, construction contractors and equipment suppliers\nReview technical bids, scopes of work, execution plans, schedules, specifications and contractor deliverables\nMonitor contractor performance against contractual obligations, cost, schedule, quality, technical and HSEQ requirements\nManage technical queries, non-conformances, variations, claims and delivery issues in accordance with contractual and governance procedures\nCoordinate interfaces between contractors, suppliers, engineering teams, operations and other stakeholders to achieve project objectives\nProject Execution, Construction and Commissioning\nCoordinate construction and installation activities to ensure compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality standards and safety requirements\nProvide technical support during site execution, resolving design discrepancies, constructability issues and unforeseen conditions\nCoordinate brownfield modifications, plant tie-ins, shutdown activities and interfaces with operational facilities\nSupport mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, performance testing and punch-list close-out\nEnsure operational readiness and safe handover through completion of technical documentation, training, maintenance information and outstanding actions\nHSEQ, Process Safety and Management of Change\nIntegrate health, safety, environmental and quality requirements into project planning, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning\nEnsure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable Construction Regulations, company HSEQ standards and relevant statutory requirements\nIdentify, assess and manage engineering, construction, process safety, environmental and operational risks\nCoordinate MOC processes and applicable HAZID, HAZOP and other risk assessment activities, ensuring required actions are tracked and closed out\nMonitor contractor safety, quality assurance, environmental compliance and implementation of corrective and preventive actions\nRisk, Change and Quality Management\nEstablish and maintain project risk registers covering technical, commercial, financial, schedule, procurement, construction and operational risks\nImplement formal change control for scope, design, schedule, cost and contractual variations.\nAssess the technical, financial, safety and operational implications of proposed changes before implementation\nCoordinate quality plans, design reviews, inspections, audits, non-conformance management and corrective actions\nMaintain accurate records of technical decisions, approvals, deviations, risk mitigation measures and project assurance activities\nMultidisciplinary Coordination and Stakeholder Management\nCoordinate mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, control, process, operations, maintenance, procurement, finance and HSEQ interfaces\nEstablish clear responsibilities, deliverables, dependencies and communication channels across project teams\nFacilitate technical reviews, project meetings, constructability assessments and stakeholder decision-making\nEngage operations and maintenance teams to ensure solutions meet production, reliability, maintainability and lifecycle requirements\nCommunicate project progress, financial performance, risks, changes and decisions through clear technical reports and management updates\nSAP PS, Capital Financial Management and Administration\nUse SAP Project System or equivalent systems to manage project structures, budgets, commitments, expenditure and reporting\nMonitor actual costs, purchase commitments, forecasts and capital expenditure against approved funding\nCoordinate capital appropriation requests, financial forecasts, cost reconciliations and project financial reporting\nEnsure project expenditure and contractual commitments comply with company financial controls and delegated approval authorities\nMaintain accurate project financial records and support audits, governance reviews and capital project closure\nProject Handover, Close-Out and Continuous Improvement\nDevelop and coordinate project completion and handover plans with operations, maintenance and relevant stakeholders\nEnsure completion of mechanical completion records, commissioning results, quality dossiers, punch lists and technical documentation\nCoordinate the transfer of as-built drawings, equipment data, operating manuals, maintenance information, warranties and asset records\nManage final cost reconciliation, contract close-out, outstanding claims and project closure in accordance with company procedures\nConduct lessons-learned reviews and implement improvements to engineering, project governance, contractor performance and delivery practices\nREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE\nBSc degree in Mechanical Engineering\nValid driver's licence\nAbility and willingness to travel to operational facilities and construction sites\nAbility to work safely in industrial plants, operational facilities and construction environments\nCommitment to maintaining professional competence and complying with applicable 8-10 years of engineering experience in heavy industrial, chemical, mining, manufacturing or process environments\nAdvanced experience in capital project management, mechanical engineering, design review and technical assurance\nDemonstrated experience in cost, financial, schedule, risk, scope and change management\nExperience managing contractors, consultants, suppliers, EPCM providers and multidisciplinary engineering interfaces\nExperience with SAP PS, capital governance, appropriation requests, project controls, HSEQ, MOC and applicable occupational safety requirements\nCOMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTERISTICS)\nProject Delivery\nCost and Financial Management\nEngineering Quality and Technical Assurance\nContractor and Multidisciplinary Performance\nAECI respects your right to privacy. 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