Position/Department Summary:
Technical Support (TS) provides engineering and technical support to Operation and Maintenance team at the Marafiq IWPP.
The main activities are the Engineering and Data Management in close coordination with Power Operations, Desalination and Maintenance departments.
Key tasks involve:
Supports the process for ensuring that all of the power plant assets within the Marafiq are compliant with engineering policies and all relevant statutory obligations associated with asset. Monitoring and evaluating various relevant parameters to provide accurate information and provide analysis of the performance of the different process in the plant. Preparation and submission of daily, weekly, monthly and any other report required by the business. Assists in the implementation of this process on a cost effective and timely basis in conjunction with all other maintenance and overhaul activities. Supports the management of engineering changes on plant systems, to ensure that they are executed in accordance with relevant Marafiq procedures. Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. Lead the development and implementation of specific engineering work packages in support of these strategies as stand-alone activities or within the overall scope of major projects/overhauls.
Functions/ Task:
Safety at Work
Dimensions
Track the production losses and abnormally high maintenance cost assets. Find ways to reduce those losses or high costs. In full partnership with the operations and maintenance teams develop plans to eliminate or reduce the losses using good engineering practices and or RCA techniques. Provides technical support to operations, maintenance management and technical personnel. Has direct responsibility for managing overhauls and projects. Has responsibility for managing project expenditure. Delegated responsibility for the development of asset management strategies for all plant assets within Marafiq to deliver the required performance at minimum through life cost Indirect responsibility for variable levels of support from other department and external resources
Key success factors:
Implementation of all physical activities with zero HSE events All projects completed within agreed budgets and programs Implementation strategies that integrate with major overhauls and maintenance activities with minimal additional disruption Effective and productive use of resources to meet the needs of Operation and Maintenance teams
Knowledge, skills and experience:
Desirable
Essential
Honors Degree in a relevant engineering or project management discipline
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Chartered Engineering Status
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Formal project management qualification
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Business qualification (e.g. Diploma or MBA)
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Prior experience within the power generation industry in a range of engineering roles including engineering, operation, or maintenance
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Prior experience and proven track record of senior project management responsibility within a power plant construction or overhaul environment
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In depth knowledge and proven track record in the management of HSE in a major project environment, ideally supported by NEBOSH National Certificate
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Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively with both internal and external personnel at all levels of seniority
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Prior experience in specifying, procuring, and managing plant component supply and/or overhaul contracts
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Accountable for Outcomes:
Job Context/Environment:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the post holder has delegated responsibility for planning and implementing all major project works undertaken by the Marafiq team and achieving the required HSE, technical, budgetary and program objectives.
The post holder will have a key role in the management of health and safety, and will need to take a proactive approach to developing appropriate management methods and promoting a positive HSE culture both within the Engineering team and other departments.
Proactive input to the planning processes for engineering, maintenance and operational activities by the post holder will be required in order to achieve the asset integrity objectives with minimum disruption to availability and with efficient use of internal and external resources.
Working Relationships
The post holder will have working relationships at various levels both with internal and external personnel. Key internal relationships will include: the Operation and Maintenance Managers, the General Manager and all members of the Engineering Team.
Section: Electrical/I&C