Job responsibility

Safety at Work

• Ensures a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues and contractors while working on any equipment.

• Ensures that there is a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the safety rules and associated Procedures.

• Ensures all Method Statements Work Instruction and Procedures are followed by himself and Contractors while undertaking any work.

• Ensures that all appropriate tools are available to ensure work can be carried out safely on equipment on all jobs at the plant.

• Points out any unsafe conditions to the Mechanical Engineer or Shift Team Leader.

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

• Completes all Work Orders generated in CMMS as directed by the Lead Mechanical Engineers.

• Ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals and best practises for the equipment.

• Works to full potential and produces high quality of work.

Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair

• Supports the 24-hour operation by being regularly available for call-out at short notice.

• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability.

• Records and reports to the Mechanical Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken.

Reporting and Planning

• Discuss planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Mechanical Engineer.

Use of Tools and Equipment

• Ensures appropriate tools and equipment are available at work sites and used while performing any job.

• Ensures that tools are in a safe and in good working order before use.

• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Lead Mechanical Engineers.

• Informs the Mechanical Engineer of any requirements for tools.

Technical

• Good mechanical engineering foundation and practical knowledge of how it applies to modern power plant and desalination plant processes.

• Practical experience of maintaining a wide range of rotating and static equipment gained through hands on experience and formal training

• Capable to ensure a safe working environment for himself and his colleagues while working on any equipment.

• Assume ownership of plant mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.

• Ability to carry out maintenance activities on a range of major engineering components and systems in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment.

• Organizing spares, tools and equipment to carry out maintenance activities

• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found.

• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment under the guidance of the Lead Mechanical Engineers.

• Be an active part of the maintenance team and help it to meet appropriate people and plant related performance measures.

• Ability to carry out duties with minimum supervision.

• Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment and with multi-disciplinary staff.

• Practical knowledge of the isolation of plant.

• Knowledge of international health & safety working practices

• Computer literacy

• Good command of English Language

Behavioral

• Good understanding of cultural differences that exist and ability to manage.

• Ability to be a strong team player;

• Ability to be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;

• Ability to maintain high levels of focused drive and energy, setting personally challenging goals.

• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.

• Exceptional analytical and problem solving abilities

• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• To work with integrity and a friendly approach.

• Able to protect company confidentiality.

Essential Educational Qualifications

• An engineering related education to diploma level in Mechanical.

Desirable Qualifications and experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

• Previous employment will have provided experience at a similar level and status within the discipline of Mechanical maintenance.

• Preferably should have practical knowledge and exposure of Gas Turbine technology and multistage Desalination plant.

• Trained in emergency fire fighting.

• First Aid trained.