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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