Engineering Document Controller

Reference: NES028788-RS-1

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Engineering Document Controller to join a dynamic engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining and controlling engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all technical documents, drawings, specifications and project records are accurately registered, distributed, updated and archived.
The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and experience working with engineering documentation within project-driven environments. Duties & Responsibilities An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Engineering Document Controller to join a dynamic engineering environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, maintaining and controlling engineering documentation throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that all technical documents, drawings, specifications and project records are accurately registered, distributed, updated and archived.
The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills and experience working with engineering documentation within project-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the engineering document control system and project documentation registers.
• Receive, register, review, distribute and track incoming and outgoing engineering documentation.
• Control the issuing, revision, approval and distribution of technical drawings and engineering documents.
• Ensure the correct document versions are available to engineering teams, clients, contractors and other stakeholders.
• Maintain drawing registers, transmittals, technical document registers and revision histories.
• Coordinate document submissions, reviews, approvals and comments between multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Monitor document workflows and follow up on outstanding reviews and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with project document control procedures, client requirements and company standards.
• Manage electronic and hard-copy filing systems to ensure documents are easily accessible.
• Maintain document traceability and ensure superseded documents are appropriately archived.
• Assist with the preparation of project handover documentation and final engineering dossiers.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, consultants, suppliers and contractors regarding documentation requirements.
• Generate document control reports and provide regular updates on document status and outstanding deliverables.
• Support audits and ensure documentation is maintained in accordance with quality management requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Relevant qualification or certificate in Document Control, Administration or Project Management will be advantageous.
• 3–5 years' experience in engineering document control or a similar project environment.
• Previous exposure to engineering drawings, technical specifications and project documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with electronic document management systems (EDMS).
• Understanding of document numbering, revision control and document distribution procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Advantageous Experience

• Experience within EPC, EPCM, engineering consulting, construction, mining, petrochemical or industrial project environments.
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering disciplines, including Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Structural and Process Engineering.
• Experience with systems such as Aconex, SharePoint, Autodesk Construction Cloud, ProjectWise or similar document management platforms.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• Experience compiling engineering project handover packages and final documentation dossiers.

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