Mechanical Technician

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.