GEA GRADE Refrigeration is an Industrial Refrigeration contractor operating in the MENA region. The Planning & Design Engineer will dedicate himself to the best of his ability to improve the profitability of the Company and its affiliates. The Planning & Design Engineer will report to the Operations Manager. 

The Position 

• Ensures that projects are completed within set deadlines, on budget, and in line with all the relevant safety standards and regulations.

• Responsible for use of AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) for drawing mechanical plans in relation to Industrial Refrigeration.

• Produce a technically accurate design set, in a timely manner that is consistent with company requirements and schedules. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Planning 

Scheduling 

• Understanding the scope of the project.

• Schedule the whole project at the beginning.

• Producing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work.

• Recognize interdependence parts of the project.

• Identify the critical items at an early stage of the project.

• Seek the best time and cost estimates as per all the information provided.

• Modify and update the schedule when necessary.

• Bring all contributors into the scheduling process for smooth project operation.

• Coordinate activities in a structured manner for a successful outcome.

• Must know how to determine the best ways to move materials, machinery and equipment between locations, and coordinate all the resources. 

Monitoring 

• Follow and monitor the project schedule on a regular basis.

• Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs.

• Include all contributors in the monitoring process for monitoring.

• Plan general alternatives for each contingency. Take into consideration appraising projects, analyzing the logistics, and managing time.

• Must always keep the goals and alternatives in mind. 

Controlling 

• Take early corrective action when needed.

• Balance project effort.

• Look for where effort can be reduced.

• Must know how to consider the costs and possibilities of reducing them without compromising quality or safety of the project.

• Must also provide immediate solutions to potential problems for efficient execution. 

• Regulates the communication and cooperation that adheres to safety and other requirements.

• Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager. 

Design 

• Produce appropriate and creative mechanical plans utilizing AutoCAD consistent with company objectives.

• Ensure all materials are available (i.e. redlines, sketches, and written work scopes) to complete mechanical applications prior to starting a plan.

• Understand and follow redlines, rough sketches and written work scopes to produce mechanical plans.

• Prioritize, coordinate and communicate completion dates for assigned projects.

• Recognize appropriate mechanical application options.

• Utilize traditional sources (i.e. Equipment catalogs, vendor software, websites, etc.) of information and technical data.

• Recognize, coordinate and apply design principles to ensure consistency across all projects.

• Assist in the development, and communication, of Refrigeration application conventions.

• Interact with Operations Manager to prioritize project needs.

• Reapplication on existing design types.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Minimum of 5 years related experience

• Proficient with AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) and familiar with the technology used in planning projects

• Thorough understanding of refrigeration design applications, heat transfer and equipment function

• Ability to read and understand mechanical plans

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent problem solving skills for predicted and unexpected problems

• Attention to detail

• Flexible and calm under pressure within tight deadlines

• Good numeracy skills 

Conditions of employment 

Salary and other conditions of employment are competitive. 

Information: 

Job function 

Operations 

Position type 

Permanent employment 

Site 

MENA 

Company 

Grade Refrigeration LLC 

Contact 

HR Department 

jobs@grasso-adearest.com 

Fax +971 6 5347679