Mechanical Technician at ENGIE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety at Work

• Ensures a safe working environment for him or herself and their colleagues while working on any equipment;
• Learn and obtain competency as a Permit Acceptor in accordance with Engie Safety Rules for all mechanical plant apparatus.
• Ensures that there is a Permit to Work (prepared and accepted) for each job as necessitated by the Plant HSE Procedures put in place;
• Ensures all  necessary precautions are taken by himself and Contractors while undertaking any jobs in the Power Plant;
• Ensures that all necessary tools are available to ensure the safe working on equipment and used during the performance on all jobs at the Plant;
• Points out any unsafe conditions to the Mechanical Engineer.

Maintenance Task Planning and Execution

• Completes all Work Orders generated in Maximo/SAP as directed by the Mechanical Engineer;
• Generates reports (mainly log sheets/check sheets) as necessary for the maintenance done;
• Ensures that maintenance of all mechanical equipment is in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment;
• Reviews Mechanical Maintenance Procedures and suggests improvements;
• Works to his full potential and does high quality work.

Equipment Failure Trouble Shooting and Repair

• Supports reliable and accessible 24-hour call-out functionality;
• Attempts all possible means of reducing equipment downtime and ensuring high Plant availability;
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary along with the Mechanical Engineer and colleagues to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found;
• Records and reports to the Mechanical Engineer all rectification jobs undertaken;
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with mechanical equipment under the guidance of the Mechanical Engineer.

Reporting and Planning

• Discussed planned and unplanned jobs undertaken with the Mechanical Engineer;
• Assists the Mechanical Engineer in planning daily jobs.

Tools

• Ensures necessary tooling is available at work sites during performance on any job;
• Uses correct tools for each job;
• Reports loss of tools or damage to any tools to the Mechanical Engineer;
• Informs the Mechanical Engineer of any requirements for tools;
• Ensures that tools are in good working order.

Ownership

• Assumes ownership of plant mechanical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.

Essential Qualifications:

• N6 with Trade test in mechanical(Qualified Mechanical Fitter Artisan)
• National Diploma Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in the mechanical maintenance of a large power plant, 3 of which must have been in the capacity of Mechanical Technician
• Use of safety systems
• Use of computerized maintenance management system
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of major rotating equipment;
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of motor, hydraulic and air operated control/stop valves;
• Operational plant or construction site experience is an advantage.