Project Engineer - Optimisation

My client is currently looking for suitably qualified person for the position of a Projects Engineer - Optimisation within the Downstream department. The position reports to the Downstream Optimisation Manager.
The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing a comprehensive project management service to the Pharmaceutical business with regards to major and minor projects
Key performance areas:

• Plan, structure and lead the execution of site improvement projects in-Country using appropriate processes and tools
• Identify, generate the business case, motivate, plan, and manage implementation of capital projects, ensuring required economic and community outcomes are delivered on time
• Leverage in support from process and engineering optimisation teams to deliver on the project mandate
• Coordinate input and develop 5-year manufacturing capital plans, including equipment selection and review
• Coordinate development of scope of work, request for quotations, tender evaluations, and adjudications of projects
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects and ensure that all contractors meet SLAs
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Monitor procurement and escalate roadblocks to management to prevent delays
• Measure and report on project performance and expenditure against project budgets using appropriate tools andtechniques
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis, and ensure capital projects are aligned with the Costrac system
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared and communicated to management and the corporate headoffice capital
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Perform risk management to minimise project risks
• Evaluate the work standards and sign off all projects to the original BOQ and agreed project standards as per the contract
• Ensure all projects are fully integrated into operations and maintenance systems through effective handover
• Promote and adhere to company procedures, policies, and guidelines.