Lead Technician, Mechanical

Lead Technician, Mechanical

Requisition ID: Location:

ZA

Main Responsibilities include:

Manage maintenance processes and maximize equipment availability to ensure a productive performance and safe working environment. Implement and streamline new working procedures and processes to ensure better productivity. Identify areas that could pose a negative impact on performance and manage outputs in order to achieve set targets Report on any deviations detect and unsafe conditions to the Engineers. Plan and control daily maintenance activities according to good utility practice, contractual and KOPS rules and procedure requirements. Ensure activities executed adhere to quality control to minimise rework Liaise with various stakeholders for purposes of resolving problems i.e ensures all necessary precautions are taken by technicians and contractors while undertaking any jobs on site. Ensure that all events, activities and decisions taken during shift operations are punctually and accurately reported on. Measure each individual output on monthly basis through manpower utilization and address where reduced output is identified Measure and improve equipment MTTR and MTBF as it affects plant/equipment availability Ensure all personnel is authorised to take PTW and avoid lapse on authorization Ensure that settings (variables) are adjust according to specifications and O & M agreement. Enforces discipline and high performance of teams through the relevant ER/HR procedures and interventions. Conduct PTO (Plan Task Observations) and toolbox talk on weekly and daily basis Manage and monitor overtime, absenteeism, leave planning within limits and achieve saving in this regards. Ensures that there is a Permit to Work (taken by the Technician) for each job as necessitated by the Plant HSE Procedures put in place Ensures a safe and health work environment in which technicians and contractors can deliver their outputs within a controlled risk environment.

Qualifications & Experience 

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 3-4 years of operation experience in Thermal power plant & CSP Power Plant. 1-2 years supervisory experience Code 8/10 Drivers license

Behavioral Skills:

Highly proactive and self-motivated Leadership, team spirit, communication and influencing skills  Proficient with PC softwareâs, able to write reports. Meticulous with attention to detail. A person of sober habits