Project Engineer
Reports to: Chief Project Officer (line manager)/ Project Manager (functional)
Works closely with: Discipline Engineers, Engineering Contractor (outsourced), Interface Engineer, Contracts Engineer, Site Team, Project Development Executive, HSEQ officer, Site representatives
A Project Engineer at Perpetual Next is responsible for executing and delivering the technical scope of our methanol projects, from project development stage to detailed engineering (coordination) stage on a technical and substantive level within a set timeline.
Perpetual Next is looking for a Project Engineer ready to take their second career step after having built some technical experience in either an operating or engineering environment. Someone who gets inspired by the idea of working in the dynamic environment that is typical for developing a first of a kind capital project and building a renewables industry.
Tasks and responsibilities:
The preferred candidate will be involved in the execution of the following activities.
Project Execution and Interface Coordination:
- Preparing and executing the engineering activities within the assigned technical project(s).
- Focus on the engineering activities related to his/her technical background (preferable mechanical engineering, electrical & instrumentation or process controls/ automation)
- Ensuring or monitoring compliance with applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards, and specifications.
- Collaboration with the other discipline engineers, or engineering contractor (depending on project phase, or size).
Quality Control and Reporting:
- Perform overall quality control of work (self check/ discipline check) and report regularly on engineering deliverables status.
- Responsible for maintaining the technical integrity of the the assigned Blueprint (i.e. Methanol, Torrefaction or Biomethane) relevant and incorporating project "lessons learned" into the technical package
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with the project engineering manager and other project participants to provide support and technical support.
- Assess technical deliveries and initiate appropriate corrective actions
Education:
A completed higher technical education (minimum) Bachelor B.Sc. in e.g. electrical engineering, process controls or automation, chemical engineering or mechanical engineering
Experience:
- 3-5 years experience in engineering, preferably at a first class engineering company or in operations/ site engineering in the (petro)chemical industry
- Proven work experience as a project engineer involved in (basic or detailed) engineering projects for the (chemical, petrochemical or oil & gas) industry or demonstrated ability and eagerness to learn the required skills.
- Experience in construction (assistance) or commissioning is a pre.
- Excellent knowledge of (the application possibilities of) design and visualization software such as AutoCAD, Matlab, Aspen+, HTRI etc.
- Familiar with software packages such as Office (Word, Excel)
- Familiarity with rules, regulations, best practices, engineering and performance standards.
Competences:
Communication:
- Active listening
- Strong writing skills are essential for emails and technical reports.
Organization:
Effectively plan and prioritize your work, within the timeframe set by your manager
Budget awareness:
Identify project related developments that could lead to budget overruns
People management:
Able to work in a multi disciplinary team
Other:
Willingness to travel to our production facilities or the engineering contractor work location for shorter or longer durations.
Interested?
Send your resume and short motivation to: HR@perpetualnext.com
