Hydraulics Engineer

DescriptionPerform engineering duties in planning and designing tools engines machines and other mechanically functioning equipment. Oversee installation operation maintenance and repair of equipment such as centralized heat gas water and steam systems.ResponsibilitiesContract Management: Deliver required outcomes by coordinating activities of subcontractors and suppliers and acting as a primary point of contact for them while working within an established contract management plan.Product and Solution Development: Carry out a range of product development and engineering activities. Use established systems to analyze customer needs and define and deliver products.Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation where relevant to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology external regulation and industry best practices through ongoing education attending conferences and reading specialist media.Engineering Solutions Design: Contribute to the design of engineering solutions; design the feasibility testing approach and supervise its implementation to support the development and validation of engineering solutions.Engineering Standards Specification: Carry out a range of activities under the guidance of more senior colleagues to support the drafting of engineering standards and specifications and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards.Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes systems and procedures and use established change management programs to address them.Engineering Inspections: Carry out inspections under the supervision of senior colleagues to evaluate the quality of engineering works and/or the integrity of existing installations or structures and make recommendations to senior colleagues on the remedial works needed to ensure conformance with specifications and regulatory requirements.Project Management: Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.Process Design Engineering: Contribute to the analysis of information and the specification of the methods and process steps as well as the plant machinery and equipment required to design and continuously improve manufacturing or materials processes and process systems to deliver the end product within specified cost and quality parameters.Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.CompetenciesDecision Quality Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example knows when to act independently and when to elevate issues. Integrates various inputs decision criteria and trade-offs to make effective decisions. Typically makes good independent decisions.Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example accepts responsibility for own work both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. For example uses metrics and benchmarks to monitor accuracy and quality. Takes steps to make methods productive and efficient. Promptly and effectively addresses process breakdowns.Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly concisely and professionally when speaking or writing.SkillsEngineering Technology Works with full competence to exploit new and advancing technology to create engineering outcomes. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.Engineering Design Works with full competence to apply appropriate method tools processes and software to execute engineering design activities. Typically works without supervision and may pro