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.