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
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Ensures that projects are completed within set deadlines, on budget, and in line with all the relevant safety standards and regulations.
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Responsible for use of AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) for drawing mechanical plans in relation to Industrial Refrigeration.
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Produce a technically accurate design set, in a timely manner that is consistent with company requirements and schedules.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Planning
Scheduling
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Understanding the scope of the project.
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Schedule the whole project at the beginning.
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Producing visual aids to help explain the schedule of work.
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Recognize interdependence parts of the project.
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Identify the critical items at an early stage of the project.
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Seek the best time and cost estimates as per all the information provided.
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Modify and update the schedule when necessary.
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Bring all contributors into the scheduling process for smooth project operation.
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Coordinate activities in a structured manner for a successful outcome.
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Must know how to determine the best ways to move materials, machinery and equipment between locations, and coordinate all the resources.
Monitoring
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Follow and monitor the project schedule on a regular basis.
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Developing detailed yet simple to understand schedules and graphs.
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Include all contributors in the monitoring process for monitoring.
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Plan general alternatives for each contingency. Take into consideration appraising projects, analyzing the logistics, and managing time.
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Must always keep the goals and alternatives in mind.
Controlling
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Take early corrective action when needed.
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Balance project effort.
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Look for where effort can be reduced.
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Must know how to consider the costs and possibilities of reducing them without compromising quality or safety of the project.
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Must also provide immediate solutions to potential problems for efficient execution.
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Regulates the communication and cooperation that adheres to safety and other requirements.
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Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Design
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Produce appropriate and creative mechanical plans utilizing AutoCAD consistent with company objectives.
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Ensure all materials are available (i.e. redlines, sketches, and written work scopes) to complete mechanical applications prior to starting a plan.
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Understand and follow redlines, rough sketches and written work scopes to produce mechanical plans.
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Prioritize, coordinate and communicate completion dates for assigned projects.
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Recognize appropriate mechanical application options.
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Utilize traditional sources (i.e. Equipment catalogs, vendor software, websites, etc.) of information and technical data.
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Recognize, coordinate and apply design principles to ensure consistency across all projects.
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Assist in the development, and communication, of Refrigeration application conventions.
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Interact with Operations Manager to prioritize project needs.
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Reapplication on existing design types.
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Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
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Other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
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Minimum of 5 years related experience
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Proficient with AutoCAD (Computer Aided Design) and familiar with the technology used in planning projects
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Thorough understanding of refrigeration design applications, heat transfer and equipment function
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Ability to read and understand mechanical plans
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Excellent communication skills
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Excellent problem solving skills for predicted and unexpected problems
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Attention to detail
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Flexible and calm under pressure within tight deadlines
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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
Fax +971 6 5347679