Lead Engineer (Mechanical) at Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited

Safety Consultants and Solutions Provider Limited, is established to provide cost effective, integrated safety consultancy solutions and services. Our key strengths are in Fire Safety, Process Safety, HSE/MS Training, Technical Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Management Safety, Construction Safety and Pipe Integrity management.

We are recruiting to fill the below position:

Job Title: Lead Engineer (Mechanical)

Location: Lagos or any location within and outside Nigeria where SCSP has project.
Reports to: Managing Director

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Reviews all engineering design drawings of his section of the project before passing them for use to his group.
• Prepare and interpret conventional and computer-assisted design (CAD) engineering designs, drawings, and specifications for pumps, pipes, pumps and components.
• Assist in the conducting of tests and analyses of machines, components and materials to determine their performance, strength, response to stress and other characteristics.
• Perform calculations and analyses to assist in the design of mechanical components for use in the firefighting system processes.
• Maintains functional links with other unit heads in the project, particularly with the Accounts and Administration units.
• Responsible for the complete life cycle of the project.
• Will ensure that accurate and complete estimates of projects are prepared.
• Will work with clients to develop preliminary design and project scope.
• Will attend proposal meetings with owner to discuss scope of work, answer questions, discuss ways to reduce costs and ask for the job.
• Will be responsible for keeping jobsite foreman informed of all aspects to the job.
• Work closely with the mechanical design team to ensure working plans and technical drawings meet project specifications and goals.
• Makes forward plans in section of the project for the release of equipment, proper housekeeping, proper use of equipment and personnel employed.
• Directs and supervises project engineers in the performance of all aspects of their work.
• Monitors Sub-contractors at each stage of the work to ensure proper compliance with all technical aspects of the contract through both individual contacts and co-ordination meetings.
• Develop and direct project plans with team, ensuring that project budget, schedules, and requirements are met.
• Undertaking design works in accordance with NFPA standards.
• Assist in the preparation of cost and material estimates, project schedules and reports.
• Organise materials and manpower requirement for the projects.
• Organise training for project team.
• Project commissioning and organise demobilisation from site.
• Provide technical information to other departments as required.
• Other tasks as may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and that are related to engineering projects or any engineering function of the company.

Job Attributes
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field ( Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering etc)
• A willingness to work both independently and as part of a highly skilled team.
• Must be able to present in a professional manner and possess excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Proficient skills with MS Office is required.
• Project experience.
• Creative problem solving.
• Ability to motivate, coach, and teach others.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum 8 years’ cognate experience in engineering.
• Competencies
• Active use of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool.
• Product knowledge in Fire systems, HSE products, Access, CCTV, and Intrusion is a plus.
• Ability to communicate at top-level with professional organizations.
• Good skills in MS-Office (word, excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Good analytical skills.
• Excellent communicator and business relationship builder.
• Open minded person, team player.
• Ability to deal with pressure.
• Must be more than 38 years of Age

Key Interfaces:

• Contractors
• Consultants
• Organisations’ Safety Managers
• Ministries Stakeholders
• Professional Associations
• Relevant Regulatory Bodies
• Travel Time
• The job requires 75% travel time from the job holder.

Language:

• Proficiency in English Language (Written & Spoken) is a must.
• Knowledge of one or more international language is added advantage.
• Ability to speak other local Nigerian languages is a plus.

Application Closing Date
28th July, 2017.
 
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume/CV's to: l.ugo@safetysolutionsng.com