The Big Picture:

　　Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.

　　Howden South Africa is currently looking for an experienced Operations Manager to be responsible for the quality, quantity, efficiency and timeous delivery of maintenance and installation projects at various Customer sites. Build a strong, skilled site team and proper management thereof.

　　What needs to be done?

　　Control quality of work performed on all sites including data work management.

　　Ensure site work carried out is completed within times laid down by customers.

　　Control Howden labour costs on site by comparing money spent on labour vs. tender costs.

　　Coordinate the delivery of spares from site.

　　Purchase and management of consumables and tools for site.

　　Ensure pre-outage inspections and reports after outage are compiled.

　　Compile and review of final reports after completion of work.

　　Negotiate with labour brokers for labour requirements on various sites.

　　Stay in constant contact with customers to resolve any arising problems related to labour.

　　Implement EHS processes and procedures for sites and ensure they are followed through.

　　Determine and allocate tools and people when new site projects start.

　　Management of performance and training development of associates.

　　Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.

　　What do you need to bring?

　　Grade 12/ Matric.

　　Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

　　Advance Project Management qualification

　　5- 10 years experience in mining and industrial sales and services.

　　Exposure to heavy engineering.

　　Good communication and negotiation skills.

　　Ability to deliver sound solutions.

　　Extensive knowledge of Microsoft programs: MS Excel, MS Projects.

　　Extensive costing knowledge.

　　Extensive working knowledge of contracts, preferably NEC and FIDIC yellow book.

　　What will you get in return?

　　You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organization in a challenging and dynamic role with great development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a great benefits package.

　　About us: Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries. We offer global and local opportunities– 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet. Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people