Project Engineer Officer at Axxela

Job Summary

• The Project Engineer Officer supervises the mechanical and process engineering activities for Axxela's Gas distribution projects. This role assists in developing project scopes and cost estimates for civil, electrical, mechanical, and process work related to construction efforts and creates detailed project plans to ensure objectives are met within budget, on schedule, and according to project specifications. Each sub-team’s work plan and cost projections are integrated into the overall construction program following synchronization and necessary approvals. In addition, the Project Engineer Officer supports the additions and/or modifications to original plans and design considerations, and supervises the actual mechanical/process works, ensuring adherence to design elements and safety features. He/she will be involved in all phases of the project life cycle and will have significant involvement with engineering, procurement, fabrication, installation, pre-commissioning and mechanical completion.

Job Details

Scope of Responsibility and Accountability:

• Provides needed specialised mechanical/process engineering support to the Project Manager with respect to the identification of design issues, operational risk, and the resolution of attendant issues.
• Provides input for the development of integrated mechanical/process engineering blueprints and plans for the gas & power construction models.
• Specifies the facilities required to assure the mechanical/process integrity of gas & power system for existing and future operations and works with the Project Manager to ensure all necessary features are captured in designs and blueprints.
• Develops and monitors mechanical/process engineering project plans and budgets.
• Participates in periodic performance review sessions, and reports on project status as may be necessary from time to time.
• Performs other assigned duties as delegated by the project Manager from time to time.

Design

• Interfaces with the Design contractor to review existing facilities and develop conceptual process/mechanical designs for new pipelines/improvements to existing facilities.
• Coordinates project information (studies, sketches, computations) for the process/mechanical engineering and construction of gas and power facilities including equipment relocations and replacements, capacity additions, reliability and automation improvements.
• Working within approved budget guidelines, ensures engineering designs and blueprints for the gas and power system, ancillary equipment and capture safety, cost containment needs, business growth and effective utilisation of assets, product quality and throughput goals and objectives.

Requirements

• 1st degree in relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Metallurgical & Material) with a minimum of second-class grade.
• Professional Certification shall be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a relevant function
• Additional qualifications will be an added advantage