AddressAbout the business
COVA is a privately owned EPC contractor specialising in Bulk Materials Handling and Organic Waste Treatment Facilities. Thanks to recent engagements in the Bulk Materials Handling and Organics markets, we are looking for suitably skilled personnel to join our dynamic and skilled team, to deliver a range of industrial organics processing, large conveyor, storage and handling machine projects throughout Australia and Asia. We encourage you to learn more about COVA at our website.
About the role
We are looking for a suitably experienced Project Engineer (Electrical) to join our Project Delivery team preferably based in Hobart but can be Melbourne or Sydney. This team is tasked with delivery of projects from pre-works (including procurement and fabrication) through to commissioning and handover. The Project Engineer takes responsibility for all scope, battery limits and interfaces during the procurement, construction and commissioning phases of the project. This role plays a key part in the quality control of fabrication and installation activities. The Project Engineer also manages the commissioning phase.
Collaboration and communication are key to our culture, and we value interpersonal skills and teamwork as highly as we do attention to detail and an ability to meet demanding deadlines.
You'll also possess – and be able to demonstrate - these specific skills:
- Assist the Project Manager in ensuring the project is completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Participate in design reviews with the Design team providing constructability input.
- Technical management of all sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Work with and guide the Site Engineer in undertaking quality inspections.
- Work closely with COVA Construction Supervisors and all construction sub-contractors to ensure works are completed to the defined quality specifications.
- Ensure quality assurance and control processes are implemented onsite. Develop ITPs in consultation with Technical Leads.
- Prepare Scope of Works documentation for installation and supply sub-contracts.
- Undertake technical evaluation of sub-contractor and supplier tenders, quotations and proposals.
- Identifying unforeseen technical issues and costs and reporting them to the Project Manager and Design Manager.
- Support Project Control teams with monthly sub-contractor and supplier payment claim reviews.
- Work with the Construction Manager and project manager to execute all construction activities.
- Implement risk management principles and activities appropriate to the project across all discipline.
- Ensure the project’s quality management plan is fit for purpose and correctly administered.
- Undertake and lead the Commissioning of the project.
Benefits and perks
COVA offer a package of generous and innovative benefits, flexible work arrangements and a positive work environment. We are committed to ensuring our employees are exposed to interesting, challenging work, supported by extensive ongoing learning and development. Our network spans Australia and Asia, with a diverse and growing client base. For you, this could mean an opportunity to accelerate your career, extend your skills and experience, and contribute to significant, complex projects across the Australasian region.
We invite you to become part of a team that's ‘Stronger Together’
Skills and experience
It's likely your background will include:
- 5+ years’ experience working in the Construction Industry in a similar role
- Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means and methods
- Good understanding of Inspection process and Inspection record managements
- Strong understanding of schedule management, deadlines and budget controls
- Experience on Design & Construction projects
- Excellent time and project management skills
- Relevant Engineering degree
- Experience with Project Management software such as Procore or Aconex is desirable
- Ability to travel intra and interstate to undertake regular site visits
- Ability to be on site full time during commissioning activities
