Join Alfa Laval, a global leader in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling solutions. We’re looking for a Project Execution Engineer who thrives on building relationships, solving complex challenges, and driving growth for our clients.
About the job
Make your mark delivering complex, end‑to‑end projects—from contract award through commissioning and handover. You’ll lead cross‑functional teams, own the plan, and keep scope, schedule, cost, and quality tightly under control—while creating a stand‑out customer experience. Based in Hamilton, New Zealand.
What you’ll do
- Own end‑to‑end delivery: Build and execute project plans, track performance/costs, and drive on‑time, on‑budget, to‑spec outcomes.
- Commissioning & handover: Coordinate site works, start‑up and commissioning with internal/external service engineers; oversee SATs, punch‑lists, and handover packs.
- Technical leadership: Read and act on P&IDs, PFDs, GA drawings, specs and datasheets; review vendor offers; support design reviews/HAZOPs; ensure documentation (IOMs, spare parts lists) is complete and accurate.
- Standards & QHSE: Ensure compliance with New Zealand and international standards (e.g., AS, ASME, DIN EN, IEC, ISO) and embed QHSE across all activities.
- Risk & change control: Anticipate issues, maintain RAID logs, manage variations and claims, and escalate early to protect cost/schedule.
- Stakeholder management: Align manufacturing, engineering, sales, order handling, finance, suppliers, and contractors to hit milestones—and keep customers informed with crisp, proactive communication.
- Warranty / DLP support: Lead trouble‑shooting and resolution during the defects liability period.
What you’ll bring
- Degree in Mechanical/Process/Chemical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering (or similar).
- 3+ years’ experience delivering engineered equipment or process systems projects, including site commissioning/start‑up.
- Confident with P&IDs/PFDs, vendor FAT/SAT, and change/variation control.
- Working knowledge of AS/ASME/IEC/ISO and QHSE practices on industrial sites.
- Strong stakeholder skills with contractors/subcontractors and customers.
- A valid driver’s licence and ability to travel to customer sites across NZ. Travel to Australia may also be required.
- Nice to have: HAZOP participation, ERP exposure for cost tracking, experience with completions/commissioning management systems.
What’s on offer
- Impactful projects across energy, water, food & beverage, and industrial process environments.
- Growth & development with technical mentors and access to global know‑how.
- Flexibility & wellbeing: hybrid options, EAP, and practical leave benefits
- Recognition: competitive package with performance bonus potential.
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What We Do
Pioneering positive impact!
Our pioneering 140-year-old start-up culture is built on the idea that partnership is the key to solving complex problems and unlocking the full potential of resources. So we collaborate closely with our partners, customers, and thought leaders to create game-changing solutions that challenge conventional thinking on quality, efficiency, and innovation. United by a shared commitment to creating positive impact we’re reshaping vital industries, like energy, food, water, and shipping, to optimize efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase yields. Together, we’re building business success, elevating the quality of life across society, and driving progress towards a more sustainable world.
Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of first-rate heat transfer, separation, fluid handling products separation, and fluid handling products. With these as its base, Alfa Laval aims to help enhance the productivity and competitiveness of its customers in various industries throughout the world. We define their challenges and deliver sustainable products and solutions that meet their requirements – in energy, the environment, food, and the marine industry.
Alfa Laval today has customers in some 100 countries, employs more than 21,300 people, and annual sales were SEK 63.6 billion (5.5 BEUR) in 2023. The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. Alfa Laval contributes to 15 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals. Our solutions make a difference in daily life. You can learn more on our website about how our products work, and how they are used in industries worldwide.
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