Engineer jobs in Christchurch

ROLE PURPOSE:
A senior member of the engineering team leading defined activities on pre-projects and project execution for aluminium mill products and revamp projects. Responsible throughout the project lifecycle for delivering engineering solutions that meet the as-sold specification and our client’s expectations. This role leads a multi-disciplinary project team of engineers to deliver solutions on time, on budget and to all required standards, ensuring they are technically robust, commercially viable and aligned with agreed project schedules. The role reports to the Head of Engineering / Engineering Manager for Shapetech and has regular contact with colleagues across all functional areas of the business.

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technically lead project engineering for revamp projects, primarily on aluminium mills.
• Ensure the design and documentation are produced to the required quality, within budget and agreed timescales.
• Ensure the design and documentation are fully compliant with company procedures, statutory obligations and applicable international standards, with safety embedded throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager as the technical focus for a specific portion of a project, ensuring successful and commercially viable contract execution, including monitoring and reporting budgets, progress, KPIs and change management.
• Support, supervise and monitor engineers assigned to the project to ensure they produce technically compliant and cost-effective design documentation, drawings, specifications, schedules, calculations and manuals.
• Ensure team members comply with company operating procedures and statutory obligations.
• Participate in and play a leading role in project design and safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Lead all engineering activities across a multi-disciplinary project team to ensure project success from initial bid through to FAC, including site support as required.
• Coordinate, liaise with and monitor third-party design and detailing output to ensure project quality, schedule, budget and statutory requirements are met.
• Lead the preparation of engineering man-hour and/or merchant account budgets for pre-project bids, ensuring budgets support both new-business competitiveness and successful project execution.
• Work with the Sales team in a technical capacity during customer negotiations.
• Provide technical support to ensure equipment is manufactured, tested, installed and commissioned in accordance with design and operational requirements, either from the office or at site.
• Develop, maintain and cultivate relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors to support successful project execution and future business.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

• Design knowledge of aluminium rolling mill applications.
• Project ownership and accountability.
• Knowledge of machine design and drafting.
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities for self and others.
• Ability to communicate at all levels on technical and non-technical issues.
• Working knowledge of Environment, Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Self-motivated and proficient in time management.
• IT literate with all department and business system tools, especially 2D/3D CAD, Vault and SAP.

Desirable:

• Understanding the requirements of Project Management, Planning, Procurement, Sales and R disciplines.
• Understanding of fluids, electrical and automation design and technology.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience of project engineering and the project lifecycle from sales through to installation and commissioning from a specific engineering discipline perspective.
• Experience of team leadership during project execution, both office-based and site-based.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and positively and take an active part in engineering team decision-making.

Desirable:

• Exposure to different cultures from around the world, with sensitivity towards cultural differences.

EDUCATIONAL / PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HNC, HND or degree in an engineering-related discipline, or equivalent experience and training.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Local and international travel, sometimes at short notice.
• The role operates in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.