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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Purpose of the position:

PROJECT ENGINEER Reporting to the Plant Projects Superintendent, the

(Plant projects and Infrastructure) position is responsible for managing the successful
execution of assigned construction projects for various
internal clients.

Reporting relationship: Location : Toamasina and surroundings, and

Moramanga
- Reporting to: Plant Projects Superintendent Special requirements :
- Direct reports: Site works, can be asked to travel to other sites of
- Dotted-line relationships: Ambatovy
- External: Contractors, Suppliers

Job context

The Project Engineer is a key member of the Plant Projects group of Asset Management. This group is
responsible to successfully accomplish all Plant Capital and Social Investment projects, from design to
execution to commissioning, on schedule and within budget to Ambatovys technical standards. The Project
Engineer is responsible for delivering the approved projects to the client on time, under budget, and to the
clients satisfaction. At any time during the project he/she must be able to demonstrate that these goals will be
met.

Main Accountabilities

Responsibilities Activities/frequency

1. Apply the Project Management Framework as

required

1.1 Make sure that all projects have addressed, 1.1.1 Technical description
assessed and validated the 4 following 1.1.2 Proper authorization
points: 1.1.3 Risks assessment
1.1.4 Pre Start-up Safety Review

1.2 Ensure a thorough understanding of the 1.2.1 Ensure a clear understanding of the client
clients needs through a close relationship problem / opportunity by obtaining the root
with the client: cause of the client pain / need;
1.2.2 Clearly define and have the client validation
of the purpose and objectives of the project;
1.2.3 Get a validation of or validate the business
case.

1.3 Co-ordinate with the engineering group to 1.3.1 Get the first data and summarize the

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manage the (pre)feasibility or preliminary context;

study of projects, follow and make sure of 1.3.2 Define the design basis and preliminary
the following steps: scope;
1.3.3 Develop conceptual options;
1.3.4 Evaluate options;
1.3.5 Select optimal option.

1.4 Co-ordinate with the engineering group to
manage the detailed engineering of the
project, follow and make sure of the
following steps:
1.4.1 Perform project risk assessment;
1.4.2 Review design basis;
1.4.3 Define project scope;
1.4.4 Define project plan and preliminary
schedule/cost estimation;
1.4.5 Issue and get validated the project charter /
project execution plan;
1.4.6 Follow (and manage if necessary) the project
detailed engineering;
1.4.7 Have the detailed design reviewed and
approved by all relevant parties / stakeholders
1.4.8 Ensure formal risks assessments are
conducted and implemented;
1.4.9 Have the engineering deliverables issued on
the required standards;
1.4.10 Issue detailed cost estimation and detailed
schedule;
1.4.11 Issue Scope of Work for all disciplines;
1.4.12 Lead and manage technical clarifications;
1.4.13 Lead and manage technical bid analysis;
1.4.14 Participate actively and lead if necessary
commercial bid analysis;
1.4.15 Lead and manage contractual negotiations;
1.4.16 Validate all disciplines contracts.

1.5 Manage, conduct and monitor 1.5.1 Follow-up procurement and take all
implementation of the project: necessary actions to have procured and
delivered in terms of approved time, cost,
schedule, quality and safety;
1.5.2 Follow-up fabrication and take all necessary
actions to have fabricated in terms approved
time, cost, schedule, quality and safety;
1.5.3 Follow-up construction and take all
necessary actions to construct in terms of
approved time, cost, schedule, quality and
safety;
1.5.4 Assess Mechanical Completion (6Qs)

1.6 Manage and coordinate with engineering 1.6.1 Manage Preliminary Pre Start-up Safety
and end-users commissioning: Review
1.6.2 Plan activities hot / cold (7Qs)
Performance tests;
1.6.3 Implement all necessary corrections;

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1.6.4 Update As Built;

1.6.5 Assess commissioning completion;

1.7 Manage and coordinate with final user 1.7.1 Ensure training
Hand-Over 1.7.2 Get final documentation
1.7.3 Implement documentation in the system
1.7.4 Perform Pre Start-up Safety Review

1.8 Close-out the project 1.8.1 Monitor success

1.8.2 Assess performance

2. Perform technical and economic evaluations on

projects and business issues.
3. Manage expectations ensure that clear and
achievable timelines are provided to the clients.
Client requests and scope are clearly defined
and agreed.
4. Manages relationships effectively
partnerships with outside service providers are
managed productively yielding strong
synergies and successful outcomes.
5. Provide effective leadership, technical
management, supervision and coordination of
contractors involved in a project, to ensure it is
delivered to schedule, on budget and conforms
to all technical specifications.
6. Strong liaison with all the projects key
stakeholders (Engineering team, Maintenance
QA/QC specialists, SCM, Doc Control, Cost
Control, end client) to ensure that the design
answers the clients needs, and that the
technical solutions envisaged are cost effective
and constructible.
7. Take leadership in having a commissioning plan,
Co-responsibility with the end client to ensure
the project commissioning is completed and
that all defects/changes required for safe &
reliable operation are implemented.
8. Ensure project documents are completed,
current, and stored appropriately including all
documents related to Turnover packages.
9. Ensure that all site and government safety,
health and environmental procedures and
standards are followed by subcontractors, and
maintain close collaboration with the HSE
department to ensure all workers are trained in
safety and environmental matters. Effectively
applies our methodology and enforces project

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engineering standards.
10. Liaise closely with the Project Planners, Project
Coordinators and Project Controllers to ensure
that the project controls are up to date.
11. Liaise closely with Project Material Coordinator
to ensure good management and good
monitoring of all materials project status.
12. Participate in inter-disciplinary design reviews
for improvements projects.
13. Provide mentorship, guidance and coaching,
leading to the growth and development of
other National and expat junior Project
Engineers in the department
14. Establish then update assigned project
schedules on a weekly basis.
15. Write weekly and monthly progress reports
with the standard format.
16. Review monthly cost reports and forecasts, and
submit reports on time.
17. Conduct site surveys to monitor progress
18. Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) 18.8.1 Be aware, understand and comply with the
Ambatovy Health, Safety, Environment and
Quality (HSEQ) Policies and associated
documentation.
18.8.2 Ensure that the work is conducted in
compliance with Ambatovy HSEQ requirements.
18.8.3 Participate in the management of non-
conformances, incident and actions as required.
18.8.4 Participate in HSEQ audits and inspections as
required.
18.8.5 Support the implementation of agreed HSEQ
improvement initiatives.
18.8.6 Understand and participate in the
identification of the HSEQ risk pertinent to your
work area.
18.8.7 Actively participate at HSEQ meetings and
related initiatives.
18.8.8 Act as directed in an emergency/disaster
situation.
18.8.9 General environmental duty not to carry out
any activity that causes or is likely to cause
environmental harm.
18.8.10 General duty of care to self and others.
18.8.11 Lead safety programmes in the field to
Non exhaustive and modifiable list ensure the work sites are safe.

Impact of the position (critical factor)

Successful project execution is essential to successfully complete projects which will contribute to production
increase and cost efficiency

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Position Profile
TECHNICAL SKILL MANAGEMENT SKILL ORGANISATION SKILL

Low No use No significant

Medium Medium Medium
High High x High x
Very high x Very high Very High

Requirements (Skills, Experience and Qualifications)

Skills: technical, managerial, organizational

Knowledgeable in project management and budgeting.
Strong background in metallurgical plant operation
Strong technical background in mechanical engineering
Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft products and specialised packages.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Fluency in French is an asset.
Fluency in English.

Experience: level, field, duration

At least 5 years of experience in a metallurgical complex or refinery operation with strong experience
in maintenance, equipment operation and project management.
Experienced in maintenance and operations in hydrometallurgical and pyro-metallurgy plants
Experience in plant start-up from green field project is a definite asset

Qualifications: education, complementary training (s)

An engineering degree (Bachelors or Masters degree) in Mechanical Engineering

Behavior and attitude: required Qualifications, experience , behavior: desired

Appropriate technical qualifications and
experience as described above.
Mobility, fitness and ability to work effectively
in a multi-disciplined team.
Demonstrated track record of plant
improvement and de-bottlenecking projects
execution.
Good relationship management skills
Prior experience in providing process support for
the operation of a similar plant would be an
asset.
Experience in operations in developing countries
an asset.
Leadership and communication skills with a
focus on continuous improvement.
Training and developing subordinates to assume
positions of greater responsibility in the
organisation.

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