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Structural Site Engineer

Employer
Hatch
Location
Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Dec 7, 2022

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Category
Construction, Engineering, Trade & Skilled
Work Term
Permanent
Work Load
Full Time
Language
English
Requisition ID:83172

Job Category:Engineering

Location:Johannesburg,Gauteng,South Africa

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.

Join our Project Delivery Group (PDG), a dynamic team of professionals passionately committed to world-class project delivery across the globe.With expertise in sustainable studies, asset building and operations, and industry-leading efficiencies, our best-in-class team leverages methodologies, governance and systems that are unparalleled in the engineering space. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Job Title: Structural Site Engineer

Looking to take the next step in your career? Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Structural Site Engineer to join our Project Delivery Group (PDG) in Johannesburg.

PDG helps clients reach their business goals through a range of strong technical capabilities. We ensure world-class project delivery through the skills of our people, methodologies, governance, and systems. Our engineering and project management and construction disciplines ensure safe, efficient, and sustainable delivery of projects globally across the metals and mining, infrastructure, and energy sectors. We manage our clients’ entire project lifecycle from studies to building assets, operating the assets, and developing efficiencies. Join our team and become part of a community that strives for positive change– providing the best solutions for our clients’ toughest challenges.

Summary

The Structural Site Engineer will provide technical engineering support to the on-site construction management and supervision team to ensure that construction work complies with the engineering design including specifications, codes and standards.

The Site Engineer’s responsibilities shall also include assessing potential field problems and developing solutions as well as assisting with supervision of works contractors and Hatch field employees.

Key Responsibilities

· Assist with technical bid analysis and recommendations as required

· Verify site data and conditions

· Manage and resolve cross-discipline clashes or conflicts when discovered in engineering deliverables (drawings and specifications)

· Conduct engineering design checks or produce engineering designs to aid answering technical queries during operational shut-down periods

· Assist with the Field Engineering section of the Construction Execution Plan

· As applicable, assist with constructability input and on-site monitoring of design, work scope, construction sequence, impacts to estimating and scheduling

· Review of Contractor CWP submittals including ITPs and Method Statements

· Provide technical assistance to QA/QC

· Review and approve QA test reports and documentation where required

· Provide technical assistance to Construction Supervision

· Review and verification of contractor’s monthly progress reports

· Manage field information requests and site design change procedures (RFI, FCR, FCN, ECN, SI)

· Develop, check, and distribute specifications for onsite purchases where required, such as temporary works or site generated purchases Review and monitor contractor pricing and assist the Contracts Administrator in the review and settlement of change orders and claims

· Review contractor supplied deliverables including as-built documentation

· Coordinate third party inspections in conjunction with consultants and other authorities

· Generate and/or check field sketches or red-line engineering deliverables

· Manage, control and maintain onsite drawings, files and registers

· Review contract documents for the particular area of responsibility and identify conflicts and recommend solutions

· Verify that construction work complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions as well as applicable regulatory requirements

· Perform technical review at substantial and final completions.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

· Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited engineering school

· Possesses sufficient field and designer engineering experience for the particular position (Senior Engineer)

· Understands the design and field execution processes of large scale EPCM projects

· Knowledge of applicable codes and standards for the particular area of the project under his/her domain

· Knowledge of construction means and methods including labor, material, equipment, cost and schedule requirements.

Preferred

· Appropriate engineering degree plus professional accreditation in South Africa

· Ability to establish effective working relationships and communicate well with project works contractors as well as the project team (Hatch, Client, others)

· Competent management and communication skills

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to produce workable and timely solutions to a myriad of field issues

· Highly motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a

· Exhibits flexibility and effective situational leadership skills

· Appropriate physical condition to suit the demands of the job.

Why join us?
  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer


What we offer you?
  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally


Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA) provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information. These details are housed under the HatchHR Processing Noticewhich can be accessed and viewed on the Hatch website: https://www.hatch.com/About-Us/Privacy-Statement-South-Africa , whichHR Processing Noticewe request you kindly download and read.

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