Project Engineer - Mechanical (6 months contract)

Technical / Mechanical

About the Employer

Job Description

Come join our team as a Project Engineer – Mechanical (Contract Basis)

John Keells CG Auto Private Ltd (JKCG) is a John Keells Group company, Sri Lanka's largest conglomerate listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. With an operating history of over 150 years, the John Keells Group is present in 7 industry sectors, namely Leisure, Property, Transportation, Consumer Food, Retail, Financial Services, and IT & Plantations. John Keells CG Auto is the official distributor of BYD passenger vehicles, parts, and services in Sri Lanka.

BYD, a global powerhouse, secured the position as the Global number one New Energy Vehicles (NEV) sales in 2022 and 2023 is committed towards sustainable transportation solutions.

What you need to do

  • Review and develop mechanical designs (e.g., AC systems, vehicle hoists, compressed air) and prepare specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements.
  • Supervise installations and perform final inspections to guarantee alignment with design standards and successful implementation across projects.
  • Supervise and coordinate on-site installation of mechanical systems, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
  • Document all commissioning activities, detailing any deviations and corrective actions.
  • Work closely with the project management and architectural teams to synchronize project goals and requirements.
  • Implement quality assurance checks to minimize defects and rework.

What you need

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with a minimum of 2 years of experience, or a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in Mechanical related project management, with a focus on managing multiple projects.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office Suite.
  • Effective project management skills, particularly in managing people and resources to ensure first-time-right execution.

If interested, please send your CV to [email protected] within 7 days of the advertisement.

Please mention the position as “Project Engineer - Mechanical” in the subject header.

The John Keells Group is an equal opportunity employer and we invite applications from all suitably qualified individuals to join our team.

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