Project Engineer/Manager

RPC Group of Companies is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of glass reinforced composite (GRP) solutions. In addition, RPC manages the sustainment of ferrous and nonferrous Defence capability and specialist jobbing programmes.

RPC has a distinguished 40-year heritage – dating back to the Transfield Construction Group – delivering innovative engineering solutions to the infrastructure, water and wastewater, environment, transport, mining, architecture and defence sectors.

We are seeking highly qualified Project Engineer/Manager to join our dedicated team of professionals

POSITION PURPOSE

The Project Engineer/Manager will coordinate all technical and operational activities on assigned projects, with safety in the forefront, to ensure all deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and to high quality and safety standards. This role will provide engineering services and project management support.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Organise, direct, control and coordinate projects, and technical operations

Determine project strategies, policies, and plans

Ensure conformity with specifications, laws, regulations, and safety standards

Formulate, implement, and review contingency plans to support operations

Manage industrial relations in conjunction with operations to ensure compliance with applicable industrial instruments

Establish, update and responsible for project schedules and budgets

Coordinate project plans including timelines, key milestones, budgets and resource requirements

Identify and engage key stakeholders ensuring that expectations are known, managed and fulfilled within the project constraints

Define and implement project controls, ensuring effective management and transparency

Carry out responsible and varied engineering assignments, requiring general familiarity with a broad field of engineering and knowledge of reciprocal effects of the work on other professional fields

Solve problems by use of combinations of standard procedures, modifications of standard procedures, or methods developed in previous work assignments

Provide technical guidance to technicians or to engineers and/or supervise staff assigned to work on a common project

Via the Engineering Manager, control engineering input to ensure efficient engineering output, that is safe, complies with legislation, complies with the stated design specification and is controlled to meet both cost and schedule (fit for purpose)

Establish work measurement programs and analyse work samples to develop standards for labour utilisation

Analyse workforce utilisation, facility layout, operational data and production schedules and costs to determine optimum worker and equipment efficiencies

Design mechanical equipment, machines, components, products for manufacture, and plant and systems for construction

Develop specifications for manufacture, and determining materials, equipment, piping, material flows, capacities and layout of plant and systems

Establishing standards and policies for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection, and maintenance according to engineering principles and safety regulations

Directing the maintenance of plant buildings and equipment, and coordinating the requirements for new designs, surveys, and maintenance schedules

Work with project teams across the business and build a project culture focused on collaboration, value delivery and satisfying stakeholder needs

Identify and manage potential hazards, implementing corrective actions, and enforcing compliance with relevant safety regulations.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

Bachelor degree in engineering or higher qualification in the relevant field

3 to 5 years’ experience in a relevant engineering or manufacturing function

Proven ability to project-manage small to medium sized projects

Excellent understanding of project management methodologies and best practices.

Desirable

Membership in good standing of a professional institution/association

3D CAD Modeling and 2D drawing

Exceptional communication, critical thinking, organisation, and problem-solving skills

Proficient project tracking software and reporting tools

If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this position, please apply now!

Salary: Between $90,000 and $100,000 per annum + Super

Location: Corio, Vic