Project Engineer

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, [Employer hidden] ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, [Employer hidden] provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. [Employer hidden]’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using [Employer hidden]’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. [Employer hidden]’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

We are pleased to have a new and exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to work within either our Killingholme or Purfleet terminals. This role will be Responsible and accountable for providing support in the management of the fleet (asset management) of [Employer hidden]’s land-based equipment, including but not limited to; terminal equipment, line equipment, cargo equipment and terminal vehicles.

Your role

General Technical

• Start up, coordinate and monitor new projects from A to Z, which are then translate into processes on the work floor, either at the terminals or in the workshops.
• Contribute to subtasks of larger (organisation-wide) projects, e.g. introduction of new maintenance software, construction of new workshops, expansion of terminals, etc.
• Work closely with local management on matters affecting the operational effectiveness of the cranes and Asset Management Systems and conduct rectification works as required, promptly, cost effectively and efficiently.
• Work closely with the group workshop management and project engineering members on all major work conducted in all workshops.
• Perform (cost) analyses relating to terminal equipment, line equipment and cranes, and provide action plan based on results obtained.
• Following up on technical problems relating to [Employer hidden]’s land-based equipment by communicating with the supplier and various [Employer hidden] workshops.
• Critique existing processes and continuously improving where necessary through digitisation and automation.
• Providing technical support for problems relating to automated processes.
• Ensure all legal requirements in relation to the maintenance activities of [Employer hidden]’s land-based equipment are adhered to with particular focus on the portal crane fleet.
• Meet on regular basis with Project engineering team to enable tracking & validation of projects.

Health & Safety

• Working closely with [Employer hidden] Health & Safety department, ensure all work undertaken is compliant with relevant health, safety and environmental legislation and company policies/procedures.

Contractors

• When required, source local and/or national suppliers, and maintain a list of approved suppliers (such approval including acceptance of [Employer hidden]’s terms and conditions and sign off by [Employer hidden] Legal of suppliers T&Cs).
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance with [Employer hidden]’s procedures.
• Ensure that all work conducted meets agreed specifications and approve all work conducted by contractors before they leave the terminal or before any invoices are authorised.
• Consult with Terminal Managers prior to scheduling any works in order to minimise operational disruption.

Costs

• Play an active part in the analysing of workshop expenditure through periodic reporting and presentations.
• Conduct regular benchmarking exercises to compare workshop outputs, efficiencies and growth.

Records & Reporting

• Produce and submit management reports as required on specific data sets as required by senior management.
• Assist and maintain in the upkeep of the software systems being used in day-to-day workshop operations within the group, such as Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Microsoft Access Databases, Ultimo, etc.

Administration

• Arrange and coordinate with [Employer hidden] Customs for the required formalities to be completed in accordance with legislation, to allow the freedom of movement of terminal equipment, parts and components thereof.
• Ensure all company policies and procedures are followed, and a positive image of the company maintained.
• Undertake any training, determined by management, enabling the post holder to fulfil the role efficiently.
• Carry out any other duties and tasks within their skill and capability, when requested to do so.
• Ensure, and document, that all staff are sufficiently trained for the work carried out.
• Travel between terminals as required in the UK, Ireland and on the continent.
• Assist with the coaching, development and mentoring of employee’s particularly project engineers.

Your profile

• Degree level relevant qualification.
• Possess 3 – 5 years relevant professional / technical experience.
• Be able to carry out mechanical and electrical work, diagnostics and repairs.
• You will have previous experience in a similar role working with heavy plant and machinery.
• It is essential you have a pro-active approach towards problem solving, workload and time management with good knowledge of Health and Safety.
• You will have good interpersonal and communication skills as well as proficiency with bespoke and Microsoft systems.
• You must be a self-motivated individual.
• Good timekeeping is essential.
• Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies.
• You must be able to work within a team.
• A flexible approach to work is necessary as you will be expected to cover when required.
• Must be willing to undertake any duties that may arise to contribute to the day-to-day running of the workshop.
• You must be willing to work to a flexible timetable to meet the changing patterns of work which could include working at other [Employer hidden] Ports across the UK and Europe, along with shifts including weekend cover.

Contact: Are you interested in learning more about this position or do you want to apply? Do not hesitate to send your CV with a cover letter to [contact hidden] with reference ‘Project Engineer’.