Project Engineer

Company Description

Lesaffre Egypt for yeast industries is an Egyptian joint stock company for producing baking yeasts and yeasts extract. We are 100% owned by the holding company and part of Middle East & Africa baking region.

Lesaffre Egypt was established according to the Investment Guarantees and Incentives Law No. 8 of 1997, and registered in the Commercial Registry Office of Cairo Investment authority under No. 65570 on April, 14, 2013.

Our main operational purpose is to establish, manufacture, and package yeasts, yeast derivatives, and yeasts extracts. These many forms and types are then used within food products, animal feed, bread-making and bread improvers, flavorings, colors, and enzymes.

In October 2014, Lesaffre Egypt for yeasts industry (S.A.E) began effectively managing the acquired company.

Lesaffre Egypt’s main office is located in the Giza Governorate of Sheikh Zayed City while the factory is placed in the Nubaryia Industrial Area of El Beheira Governorate. We also have a Baking Center and Logistics Warehouse in 6th of October City. Currently, We employ more than 200 individual.

Job Description

• Organize the Subprojects assigned by Referent Project Manager
• Manage Engineering, Execution, Planification, Schedule, Budget, Quality of the Subprojects
• Supervise and coordinate design work (P&IDs, equipment and building layout, design reviews…), procurement activities (technical specifications, bidding, offers comparison, negotiation, contracting…) and monitor site construction works in close cooperation with selected suppliers/contractors.
• Eliminate obstacles and create the environment for everyone to work, interact and communicate easily
• Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
• Coordinate work and keep the tempo up
• Keep the Referent Project Manager informed
• Communicate with other members of the project such as Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Assistant, Technical Purchaser, Engineering Consultant team, Site supervisors and suppliers.
• Check compliance with Lesaffre Group standards (safety, design, procurement, construction) and all relevant codes and standards
• Make sure all HSE policies are strictly implemented and closely followed by contractors
• Meet regularly with suppliers and contractors (design meetings, construction meetings), report and follow-up accordingly
• Coordinate with the Plant for commissioning and start-up, follow-up trials and provide support to Operation team as needed
• Manage proper classification of Subprojects documentation
• Deliver and ensure that Project objectives are met

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and civil engineering principles (master’s degree or PMP certification is a plus).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial project engineering or project execution in a similar environment (FMCG, food industry, utilities, wastewater treatment).
• Ability to read and develop technical drawings (P&IDs, piping isometrics, structural drawings…)
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask
• Ability to work with limited supervision
• Mechanical aptitude and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to write detailed technical reports and equipment specification
• Additional safety and/or training experience helpful
• Communication and “customer” service skills are required in relationships with coworkers, management, and other departments within the company
• Self motivated and action oriented
• Assist in helping the team succeed
• Well organized, rigorous and thorough
• Eager to learn and get hands on
• Integrity and trust
• Collaborative, with Team player spirit
• Open-minded and respectful (you like to work on field, in multicultural context, to travel, to coach, …).
• Computer skills: Proficient in Excel, Word, MS Project, Outlook, Knowledge in AutoCAD

Additional Information

• Functional report to the Referent Project Manager: work direction and/or assignments will be received primarily from Referent Project Manager
• Hierarchical report to the Referent Project Manager
• May have some temporary supervisory responsibilities on the Project team (Engineering team, drafters, Site supervisors, etc.). Supervisory responsibilities may also apply to subcontracted Engineering consultants, project contractors and their employees
• Identified Subprojects for this position:
• Biological WWTP of new plant
• Raw Molasses Storage and Distribution
• Coordination of site activity for Co-products plot (Evaporator, Membranes Filtration, Vinasse storage…)
• The position will be located in Nubaria, Egypt.