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Mechanical Technician

Posting date : 31/10/2024

Requisition ID : 34517


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. 

Job Requisition ID on SAP SF
34517
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