SA
13 days ago
Instrument Control Foreman

JOB PURPOSE:

 

To manage and lead the multicultural team of I&C Technicians and apply specialist I&C expertise to carry out fault investigations, defect rectification and preventive maintenance, together with modification jobs at Power and Desalination Plant.

To ensure plant I&C equipment is maintained to maximize the reliability and availability of plant utilizing OEM instruction manual and approved I&C maintenance procedures.

To assist the I&C Engineer in ensuring that all I&C equipment is well maintained, and all notifications of planned and unplanned work are completed on time.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Description

Performance Indicators

Safety at Work

Ensures the compliance of IMS. Ensures a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues and contractors while working on any equipment Obtains a Permit to Work for each job as necessitated by the safety 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 Supervises I&C Technicians and Contractors to ensure Safety Rules and HSE procedures are followed Reports any unsafe conditions in accordance with procedure

 

 

 

Continuous on-the-job application of Safety rules and HSE procedures

 

Frequency of Safety Incidents and near misses. 

 

Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR).

 

No HSE non-compliance

 

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

Ensures maintenance tasks are completed by the Technicians as per Work Orders generated in CMMS Ensures work done notes on maintenance carried out is documented in CMMS Produce reports as necessary on any maintenance activity Plans for and ensures that maintenance of all I&C equipment is in accordance with OEM manuals and best practices for the equipment Along with the Engineer, ensures I&C maintenance planning is correctly scheduled so that all equipment is maintained as per recommended intervals

 

 

Closed out Work Orders;

Efficiency at work;

Quality of Work;

Quality of reports.

 

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 Performs trouble shooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies defects found Records and reports to the Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken Generates reports of equipment failures Performs Root Cause Analysis of Failures Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with I&C equipment.

 

 

Efficiency at work & 24 hours accessibility,Quality of records and reports.

 

Reporting and Planning and Budgeting

Discusses planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Engineer Assists the Engineer in planning daily Job.

 

 

Accuracy of planning

 

 

Spares, Consumables and Use of Tools and Equipment

Ensures appropriate tools and equipments are available at work sites and used while performing any job. Ensures that tools are in safe and in good working order. Report loss/ damage  of tool to I&C Engineer Informs the I&C Engineer of any requirements for tools

 

Condition and quantity of available tool and equipment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES:

 

Technical

 

Lead a team of I&C technicians and support staff to fulfill the day to day I&C maintenance activities at the power and desalination plant. Practical knowledge of major I&C component maintenance associated with GT, ST HRSG in combined cycle configuration and desalination processes. Strong understanding of Health, Safety and Environment management systems, Quality assurance and Safety rules. Ability to recognize safety issues and hazards to personnel, and to act on own initiative in preventing incidents Assists to manage all I&C maintenance activities associated with defect and planned maintenance programmes, through a team of site based technicians with support from contract staff. Organizing spares, tools and equipment to carryout I&C maintenance activities Performs trouble shooting activities as necessary to identify failure conditions and rectifies defects found. Ensures maintenance tasks are completed by the Technicians in accordance to Work Orders generated in CMMS. Discuss with the I&C Engineer for planned and unplanned jobs undertaken. Supports the I&C Engineer for outage planning and execution Ensures work done notes on maintenance carried out is documented in CMMS Places requisitions for purchase of required spares and consumables Acts as a mentor and recommends the appropriate training for the I&C Technicians. Practical knowledge of the isolation of plant. Knowledge of international health & safety working practices Computer literacy and basic awareness on ICS Cyber security. Good command on English Language 

Behavioral

Provide effective support to the maintenance team which contributes to the plant objectives Leading groups to progress projects and other initiatives Making quality decisions and exercise sound judgment The ability to liaise with external organizations Delegates effectively and creates a work climate where people can succeed and empowers subordinates. Good understanding of cultural differences that exist. Ability to create a climate of open communication. Ability to maintain high levels of focus and drive by setting personally challenging goals.

 

COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal:

Daily communications regarding plant maintenance and people issues with the Engineer Daily co-ordination and cooperation with the Operations and Maintenance teams and external parties for routine and emergency activities Regular communications with the maintenance team regarding maintenance strategy, technical problems, issues and individual’s development needs. 

FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES, & DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY:

The jobholder operates under the general guidance of the Engineer on all routine issues related to plant operations and team management The jobholder is free to plan and manage own areas of activity within policy/procedural boundary limits Any extraordinary issues arising outside of set policies and procedures are referred to the Maintenance Manager/I&C Section Head /Engineer for discussion and approval of recommended actions.
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