Repi Soap & Detergent PLC

Project Engineer – Civil

Full-Time·Addis Ababa
Posted today·Closes in 4 weeks · Aug 21, 2026

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities: Capture the project high level business and technical requirements from the project brief with realistic success criteria acceptable to all key stakeholders Identify project risk profile (Risk Identification) Examine the existing standards and key reference projects, assess similar projects implemented in other factories/ operations Define a holistic project organization that covers all project aspects such as Safety & Health, Process, Product, Operation & Start Up Management, Building & Construction, and Project Management Coordinate the development of the project charter with the support of the sponsor/ owner and present to steering committee Obtain Project Charter sign off by steering committee Identify and propose for sign off project key roles for each function (engineering, production, quality & start-up). Translate the high-level business and technical requirements (captured in the charter) to define the project scope with major deliverables Leverage the learning from existing standards, and ensure that applicable product and process standards are used in the project Develop a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project Identify the relevant project activities required to produce the project deliverables as identified in the Work Breakdown Structure Prepare the Operation & Start Up execution plan with clear strategy to develop, acquire and qualify: People, Materials, and Operational and Maintenance Methods Develop the integrated project schedule with critical path Establish a cost estimate with the level of accuracy required for AFCE approval; based on current market condition and best of technical expertise Define the project execution, monitoring, controlling and close-out plan (Safety, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources) Develop and get sign off on communication and stakeholder management plan Based on project risk profile identified define the Risk Management Plan (Risk Evaluation, Mitigation, Response and Responsibility) Consolidate the information developed during the planning phase in the project management plan, and obtain sign off by steering committee Liase with Wilmar project support office to define critical technical details Develop BOQ for contractor selection and conduct technical assessment of bid documents Validate technical competence of contractors (previous project visits, client validation, etc) Direct and Manage the project work as defined in the project management plan to achieve project objectives Deliver operational preparation, product validation and line performance qualification that demonstrate a project performance as specified. Control schedule, scope and cost by monitoring the status of project activities and manage changes to the project baseline. Document outcome in a bi/monthly progress report, and publish in the project dashboard. Analyze and manage the risks based on the risk management plan Verify that project work and deliverables meet the project success criteria, and formally validate deliverables acceptance at each workflow milestone/gate. Document defects and lessons learned (Milestone Project Defect Analysis – PDA). Assess the level of competence of the operation/ factory staff and validate SOPs Assess the project KPI and supply chain performance during startup Engage with supplier to develop operation and maintenance manuals/ SOPs Monitor and troubleshoot gaps that are seen. Project team shall finalize project documentation Conduct Project Safety and Security Review together with Safety and Operations staff Provide project feedback (project final report including PDA) with operations team Handover the project with complete documentation to operation staff Acquire formal project close-out sign off by Steering committee Maintained Wilmar Health & Safety standards for all projects. Ensure inclusion of Health and Safety Requirements for all projects ahead of commencement. Enforce the use permits for all High Hazard Work carried out by contractors and own team. Monitor and direct daily/ weekly safety talk in projects for EHS compliance. Implements 5S across the project area for a safe working environment. About You Qualification: BSc Degree in Mechanical/ Electrical/ Civil Engineering Degree or equivalent Degree 6 years’ experience in a similar role within project management environment or manufacturing sector. Basic understanding of project management principles and ability to interpret these principles. Competencies: Documentation Skill Team work/collaboration Technical competency Planning skill Critical thinking/ Problem solving Skill Stakeholder Management Skill Strategy development Communication skill Attention to Detail Analytical ability Business Acumen Method of Application Apply: Quality Assurance Innovation Head or fill out the form - https://forms.gle/VDPg56rQyDL5mGNh9

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