Project Engineer - Mechanical

Job Title                                          Project Engineer - Mechanical

Job Location                                   Eritrea, East Africa

Job Closing Date                            14 December 2021

Salary                                              Market Related

Contract Period                              Definite (2 Years)

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Introduction to Bisha Mining Share Company

BMSC is an Eritrean company formed for the development and operation of the Bisha Mine in western Eritrea, Africa.  The Bisha Mine is a high-grade copper, gold, silver and zinc mine that commenced production in February 2011. The Bisha Mine has received continuous support from the Eritrean government, who granted the Company's mining license in January 2008. The project is the first modern mine in Eritrea.   

After two years of low-cost gold production, the Bisha Mine transitioned to low-cost, high-grade copper production in 2013.  Starting in 2016, Bisha also produces zinc concentrate. Further resource potential exists at depth and from nearby discoveries within the Company's licensed areas.

The site is a well-established site with excellent catering and recreational facilities. The site also offers Wi-Fi internet coverage throughout the village as well international TV and a full gymnasium. Security ranks with best in the world and employees mountain bike freely.  Expatriates work a roster of 8 weeks on and 4 weeks off; we offer on-site medical services as well as company medical, accident death and disability and life insurance (employee only); Employees are provided with private rooms with en-suite toilet and shower facilities; Working hours at Bisha are Monday to Saturday from 6am to 6pm with a one-hour lunch break and Sundays from 6am to 12pm with the afternoon off.

The successful candidate will earn a salary which is market related. Contract is for a period of 02 (two) Years.

Kindly Note - Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks after the application closing date.

Primary Purpose

• Project Engineer will specialize project execution and responsible for project engineering planning, procurement and execution of projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare, schedule, coordinate and monitor the assigned project engineering works
• Monitor compliance to applicable codes, practices, QA/QC policies, performance standards and specifications
• Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and represent them in the field
• Perform overall quality control of the work (budget, schedule, plans, personnel’s performance) and report regularly on project status
• Assign responsibilities and mentor project team
• Cooperate and communicate effectively with Project Superintendent and other project participants to provide assistance and technical support
• Review project mechanical engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions

MAIN FUNCTIONS

• Assist the Project Superintendent to establish mechanical engineering packages, procedures, data collection methods, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy
• Prepare schedule and necessary updates for construction activities and analysis of manpower and equipment required
• Create and administer appropriate testing protocols to monitor project performance
• Communicate with supervisors and subcontractors promptly of any construction schedule changes, and work closely with all stakeholders to ensure requirements are met
• Maintain budgetary, scheduling, and project database oversight, and report regularly to Project Superintendent
• Manage compliance, quality control, and quality assurance standards and specifications

TASK DESCRIPTION EXPANDED TO CORE PERFORMANCE AREAS

Planning

• Provide engineering quality systems required for specific capital budgeting
• Assist in cost and budget and schedule planning for engineering packages
• Prepare project resource planning with project stakeholders
• Establish commissioning and project operational readiness matrixes for various projects

Executing

• Perform all quality checks, review and document as part of quality control protocols on all projects
• Provide stage guidance for projects as far as mechanical engineering is concern
• Perform and review adherence of QMS on projects by supervisors

Closure

• Champion the preparation of all documentations as part of project handover
• Formalize document storage procedures for on projects for all mechanical engineering scope

UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS / OTHER INFORMATION

• Attention to detail and ability to enforce engineering standards as required by specifications
• Excellent understanding of quality management systems on complete project life cycle

Qualifications:

• Recognized trade certificate in engineering
• Certification from an internationally recognized engineering body

Knowledge and Experience:

• At least 10 years of continuous experience in a similar role in a mining, engineering and construction background
• Advance understanding in project engineering and project life cycle management
• Ability to formalize engineering procedures, templates and structures on projects

Technical Skills

• Proven working experience as a Project Engineer
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Familiarity with engineering rules, regulations, best practices and performance standards
• Ability to work with multiple discipline projects
• Project management and supervision skills

Behavioral Skills

• Assertiveness
• Good communication skills
• Organized
• Team player