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Project Engineer

Vanderbijlpark
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Petrochemical Manufacturing
Benefits: Medical Aid Pension Car Allowance
Reference: 2327079

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Employer: Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

Overview & Key Responsibilities

The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing and executing engineering projects across On-site plant operations. The role focuses on ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required specifications, while maintaining high safety, quality, and environmental standards. The primary responsibilities of this key role include but not limited to:

1. Lead and manage the full project life cycle, from concept through to commissioning and handover.

2. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resource plans to ensure the timely delivery of projects.

3. Ensure strict adherence to Air Products' safety, health, and environmental protocols during all project activities.

4. Liaise with cross-functional teams and external vendors/contractors to ensure smooth project execution.

5. Implement risk management and quality control processes to ensure projects are delivered to high standards. 6. Provide regular project updates and reports to management and other key stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or mechanical Engineering;

2. Registered or eligible to register with ECSA as a Candidate Engineer or Professional Engineer;

3. At least 5 years of experience in project engineering within a chemical plant or industrial environment;

4. Strong project management and organizational skills;

5. Excellent communication and leadership abilities to coordinate across diverse teams;

6. In-depth knowledge of chemical plant operations and related safety/environmental regulations;

7. Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues efficiently;

8. Must have excellent planning skill;

9. Excellent verbal and written communication;

10. Computer Literate, proficient in the MS Office Suite with a high degree of proficiency with MS Excel.

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About Air Products South Africa (Pty) Limited

Air Products South Africa manufactures, supplies and distributes a wide variety of industrial and specialty gas products to the Southern African region. Founded in 1969, the company has enjoyed consistent growth, establishing itself as an industry leader in the production of reliable, high quality gases. It is also an acknowledged thought leader in areas such as the sustainability of the industrial gas industry, and in supply chain management.

The company has grown rapidly, utilising its world-class production and distribution facilities throughout Southern Africa to become one of the largest supplier in the on-site and pipeline markets, as well as a leader in the bulk, cylinder, and specialty gas supply markets. Our fleet of cryogenic tankers and cylinder trucks provide reliable supplies of liquid and gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, argon, hydrogen and carbon dioxide to major companies in the steel, stainless steel, chemical, petrochemical and engineering industries. We also specialise in state-of-the-art blending technology, supplying gas mixtures of the highest purity and quality.

Our ISO 9001 listing is a foundation upon which our process of continuous improvement makes us a world-class gas supplier, adding value to our customers, products and services. The company is also ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), ISO 22000 (Food Grade Certification) accredited and 5 star NOSA rated, and is a frequent recipient of local and international industry safety awards. Our brand research reveals that the calibre of our people is the Air Products difference. Their integrity, understanding, and passion create the essence of our brand personality, and of Air Products as an organisation. While the positive qualities of our people may not be as tangible as an air separation plant or a cylinder of gas, our brand is implicitly understood as a vital part of the total value we offer to our customers.