Open Positions at Engen

What you’ll have done before

Baseline

• 10 years’ experience in O&G, Chemicals or related industries providing technical advice for technology, machinery & equipment 
• 5 years’ experience managing others 
• NQF Level 7 (Degree in Engineering/ Science or related) 

Advantageous

• 10 years relevant exp in Lubricants Industry
• 5 years of providing technical support for Lubricants
• 5 years of managing people in a Technical Services/Sales Environment

What you will be doing

PRODUCT MANAGER

• Define & implement the Product Management strategy in the region including PLCM processes & activities to support the business plan volumes and margins. 
• Ensure Product Technology and Formulations are aligned to market and business requirements through collaboration with base oil suppliers and technology partners to maximize margins and market share. 
• Steward the performance of Power Brands and Private labels while managing brand assets, including logos packaging and visual identity.  

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

• Responsible for developing and implementing product strategies and launch plans. 
• Responsible for positioning Engen lubricants in the market and to differentiate the brand from our competitors.  
• Oversee new lubricant development, new lubricant formulations and products.  
• Lead the Product development activities in the region and consider advances in global technology, market changes and ensure alignment with the global OEM and industry specifications in order to support the business strategy and its sustainable growth.

TECHNICAL RESOURCES MANGER

• Manage and maintain a sustainable Technical Resource Pipeline to ensure the required expertise and resources are available to support customers and the business. 
• Ensure Training programs are in place for internal and external customers to market and promote Engen products and services.  

TECHNICAL SUPPORT & CUSTOMER SERVICES

• Define and implement a Technical Services model in the region to ensure adequate technical support to Engen customers.  
• Allocate resources to provide the necessary field services, CSC Helpdesk & training services to customers to maximise volumes and margins.

TECHNICAL DATABASE MANAGEMENT

• Develop and manage the relevant Lubricant Technical Database/s to ensure accurate information on products, raw materials and technology is available to customers and the Lubes Business e.g., Lubes Recommender

OEM AND SUPPLIER INTERFACE

• Manage the interface between Engen and OEMs to identify product specifications, approvals and required formulations. 
• Lead engagements with base oil and additive suppliers on raw material & product technology to maximise margins and profits 

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Who you are

• You have a sound ability to identify needs, implement, track and report progress on multiple concurrent projects
• You have excellent networking, interpersonal, communication and persuasion skills
• You are a dynamic thinker with a high aptitude for learning across a wide range of technical and legal topics 
• You have built credibility and are respected within your organization and amongst your peers for your engineering competence, decisive nature and constructive relationships
• You are an expert at implementation and execution of small to large projects from planning to project closure admin.
• You are passionate about understanding how things work, investigating the real root cause of problems and creating lasting solutions 
• You have excellent communication skills, create clear and logical arguments, are persuasive and can simplify technical content 
• You have a willingness of being on the road and practical on-site planning/investigations
• You have a reputation for being insightful, honest and operating with integrity 

What You Have Done Before

Baseline:

• Consultation with various internal Departments and External Contractors at various Management levels
• Taken an engineering project through stages from concept, draft design, costing & BOQ, final design, procurement process to implementation
• At least 5 years of engineering related experience. Petroleum or similar Industry experience an advantage
• NQF Level 6 (Diploma in Mechanical Engineering)  
• Deep knowledge of fault finding
• SLA attention and promptness in addressing issues with urgency 
• Ability to interface with many people and work independently 
• Demonstrated ability to cut through masses of data to determine facts
• Experience in cost-risk assessments in practical project decision making
• Knowledge of SAP R3
• Driver's Licence Code 8
• Management of 3rd Party Contractors (Technical/Financial/HSE/Quality)
• Capital and operational cost estimates 
• Ensuring Designs maintained in line with HSE, legal, cost and efficiency objectives.

Advantageous:

• B Tech Mech Engineering.  
• Ability to work successfully in an ever-changing environment and navigate ambiguity
• Demonstrated ability to network and manage stakeholders
• Advanced facilitation and consulting skill or desire to acquire same
• SAP PM Experience 
• Knowledge of Petrochemical Industry Standards 
• Experience in design, costing, tendering
• Advanced organizational skills