Title:  Technical Projects Engineer

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Technical Projects Engineer

What is position about - Purpose: 

1- Full responsibility for the project execution phase considering JTI policies from Safety, quality, IACS Robustification, Management of changes, coordination of the execution activities with all stakeholders, monitor & reports progress accordingly.
2- Ensure applying JTI acceptance criteria, close project snag list and handover projects to all stakeholders.   
3- Monitor and manage project budget to spend on time and within the approved budget.
4- Support providing technical solutions for machinary and operation issues.  

What will you do - Responsibilities: 

• Determine and define projects scope of work and deliverables and align on it
• Oversee, follow up, and direct machines related projects from beginning to end Review and monitor the project in-depth
• Lead and ensure implementation of multiple projects within timely, budget, quality, and safety standards
• Manage project Design, BOQ (Bill of quantity), tendering, selection, contracting, and claims Negotiate contracts with external vendors to reach profitable agreement
• Determine needed resources (manpower, equipment, and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations
• Review and validate all production and quality change requests
• Find areas of improve in all machines that help to increase OEE or reduce losses
• Continually assess production Investment requirements
• Review and approve contractor technical submittals, review the workshop drawings and technical proposals
• Obtain necessary permits, approvals, and other regulatory prerequisites
• Ensure work is done in compliance with all technical process, maintenance, safety codes and JTI guidelines
• Manage and mitigate the risks by creating/reviewing a detailed method of statements and risk assessments for each project and ensure the compliance with JTI standards
• Contribute to achieve the factory KPIs, support continual improvement for EHS, Energy & Quality management systems and ensure comply with code of conduct, legal & other requirements.

Who we are looking for - Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical or Electrical)
• Excellent knowledge of project management
• 3 - 4 years of relative project management experience
• Industrial background with good knowledge in machine process and maintenance  
• Good command of both Arabic & English Languages (spoken and written)
• Very good computer skill (MS, Autocad…etc.)
• Very good communication and influencing skills
• Ability to analyse and solve problems 
• Very good inspection, Planning, scheduling Skills
• Very good data Analysis and Reporting capabilities
• Excellent project management skills (timeline, budget, resources management)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and commitments

What are the next steps - Recruitment process:

Thank you very much for your interest in recruitment. We will try to come back to you with the feedback about the fate of your candidacy immediately after the end of the advertisement for the position.