Project Engineer

Location: Kazakhstan, Almaty
Department: Engineering
Reporting to: Engineering Manager

About the role

We are looking for a Project Engineer to manage projects involving the installation of new production and engineering equipment and the modernization of existing equipment, utilities and infrastructure.

In this role, you will oversee projects from initial feasibility assessment through commissioning and capitalization, ensuring delivery within the approved scope, schedule and budget. You will work closely with internal stakeholders, global functions, contractors and equipment suppliers while maintaining JTI’s safety, quality and environmental standards.

What will you do?

• Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, technical specifications and supporting documentation
• Manage engineering projects in line with technical requirements, internal policies and capital expenditure procedures
• Collect and analyse technical and financial information for project feasibility studies
• Prepare preliminary plans, technical calculations and equipment selection proposals
• Coordinate procurement activities and cooperate with contractors, engineering service providers and equipment suppliers
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, cash flow, commissioning and capitalization dates
• Maintain project and equipment data in SAP
• Prepare regular project status reports and financial forecasts
• Ensure project activities comply with occupational health, safety, environmental and quality requirements
• Manage and report capital investments in accordance with annual and strategic investment plans
• Identify and implement engineering best practices to improve equipment efficiency and production performance
• Evaluate changes in equipment energy consumption and support accurate energy planning
• Maintain the factory equipment database and relevant technical documentation
• Cooperate with Global Engineering, Global Procurement, Global Logistics, Global Finance and Global Quality
• Ensure compliance with applicable local legislation and ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 requirements

Who are we looking for?

• Higher technical or engineering education
• At least three years of experience in an engineering or technical position
• Fluent Kazakh and Russian
• Advanced English
• Strong project management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of project design, budgeting, reporting and technical calculation methods
• Understanding of local engineering legislation, regulations and standards
• Knowledge of production equipment, technological processes and process flow diagrams
• Experience preparing and interpreting drawings and technical documentation
• Intermediate AutoCAD skills, including equipment relocation, pipelines, walls, layers and copying between drawings
• Experience with SAP Enterprise Asset Management and Plant Maintenance modules
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety, industrial sanitation, environmental protection and fire safety requirements
• Strong communication, planning and stakeholder-management skills
• Ability to manage several priorities and deliver results within agreed deadlines

What can you expect?

You will join a collaborative engineering environment and contribute to projects that improve our production capabilities, equipment performance and workplace safety. The role offers exposure to cross-functional and global stakeholders, as well as opportunities to strengthen your technical and project-management expertise.