Project Section Leader

Project Section LeaderFull-timeCompany DescriptionSGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.SGS Bateman’s multidiscipline engineering team provides integrated engineering services for processing plants and related operations. Using proven ISO methodologies enhanced by innovative approaches, the team transforms conceptual designs into operational manual processing plants of all sizes and complexities. An extensive suite of enhanced 3-D design tools and modeling software allow our engineering team to visualize all aspects of plant development.Job DescriptionTo manage a team of draughtspersons in producing drawings to achieve project objectives.Drawing Office (DO) set-up on projects per Company standards and proceduresBudget management forecast and reporting on design office resource requirementsIdentify Project Drawing Office resource forecast requirements and communicating these requirements to Project, and Functional ManagementCompilation and maintenance of the Drawing RegisterDrawing office administrationForecast and monthly reporting on progress in accordance with the project execution plan, and advising deviations and corrective actions to the Project EngineerGenerate and issue monthly reports listing key drawing office metricsUndertake actual draughting work where/when requiredProject change management:-         Register all deviations to standard budget through change control procedure-         Revise project plan to reflect time changes in project scope and deliverablesProject close-out and arranging for archivingProvide input into man-hour/register generation for tenders complete with a write-up on strategy, assumptions, inclusions and exclusionsPerform tasks in compliance with Company Systems, Standards and ProceduresAdhere to standardsPromote the company’s image and team cohesion through effective communication and liaisonActively promote the Company's professional image, both internally & externally.Maintain effective inter-departmental communication.CommunicationMaintain effective DO departmental and inter-project communication by:Ensuring DO departmental representation at relevant internal project and inter-departmental meetingsEncouraging inter-departmental communicationInnovationReview industry norms/practices and technologies from time-to-timeIdentify and implement continuous improvements initiativesManage administrationMaintain personal administration.Compile and manage man-hour budgets for disciplineIssue data to relevant parties on requestDistribute and expedite information coming into and out of Project DOGenerate final Project DO records and close-out reportAssist with Project DO Clerical duties where necessaryManage design office personnelDevelop job specs and generate call forward scheduleControl DO resourcing of project dailyEnsure personal performance for technical responsibilitiesPerform site visits.Obtain feedback from Project Engineer and Lead EngineersCheck engineering 2D drawings or 3D modelsGive feedback to draughtsperson for changesEnsure drawings that are generated are fit-for-purpose while containing the appropriate amount of detailQualificationsQUALIFICATIONSMultiple discipline drawing office practice certificate, a completed N6 and gained practical work experience in mineral processing plants.SKILLS AND EXPERIENCEA proven track record of 10 - 15 years plus experience in discipline specific drawing design/draughting within a mineral processing or petrochemical plant projects environment, Most of the experience should ideally have been gained in a mineral processing background.Experience should ideally be balanced between feasibility studies, project executionExperience in managing other draughtspersons and interfacing with project team members outside of the DO.Technical Draughting -   To generate graphical deliverables from an engineering designCAE Software - Ability to use software including setting up systems, procedures and guidelines e.g. AutoCADEngineering and Draughting - Knowledge of models and/or draughting environment including applications/interfaces and products across the disciplinesLegislation & Standards -           Knowledge of sector specific law and knowledge standard specifications and the ability to integrate these standardsContinuous interface with other drawing office disciplines to resolve matters/clashes/interfacesRegularly requests information or inputs required to advance work from engineersRegularly questions incorrect/sub-optimal designs/solutions for the greater good of the project and proposes alternativesExtremely dedicated and committed to project and Company successTakes deadlines very serious and submits reasons and action plans well in advance should it become apparent that deadlines cannot be metAble to work independently with no or minimal guidance and directionHeld in very high esteem by colleagues and seen as an authority in his/her discipline.  Often approached by peers for advice or guidance.By clicking the link above or any third-party link within this posting, you are leaving this site and going to a third-party website where the third-party website's terms and privacy policy applyJob LocationGoogle Maps requires functional cookies to be enabledI'm interestedI'm interestedPrivacy Notice