Mechanical Engineer, Power Plant

About this role

A mechanical engineer is needed to plan, schedule and supervise maintenance activities for the power plant’s electric generating, steam, material handling and related equipment. The role focuses on ensuring reliable, safe, environmentally compliant and efficient plant operation. The position involves managing preventive and predictive maintenance for gas turbines and associated equipment, maintaining maintenance records and adhering to safety and industry standards. It requires overseeing a comprehensive maintenance programme, forecasting manpower and equipment needs, and optimising costs, outage time and availability. The employer seeks someone with strong planning, analytical and leadership abilities, and experience with SAP and Microsoft Office.

What you would do

• Schedule and manage preventive and predictive maintenance on gas turbines and Balance of Plant equipment.
• Ensure turbine swaps and 4000-hour running turbine inspections are completed correctly and on time.
• Review and improve maintenance processes and ensure staff follow procedures and standards.
• Manage and ensure uniform application of a maintenance programme and forecast workload and equipment needs.
• Evaluate, schedule and budget the maintenance programme and recommend cost-optimising changes.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001-2015, ISO 14001-2015 and ISO 18001-2007 records.
• Enforce accident prevention and occupational health procedures and regulations.
• Safeguard materials, tools and equipment.
• Ensure safekeeping and proper handling of maintenance resources.
• Collaborate with teams to optimise maintenance quality and availability.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 6 to 8 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong knowledge of preventive maintenance practices and mechanical maintenance in cement plants.
• Solid understanding of safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent time management, planning and scheduling skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective oral and written communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office.

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