PLANT ENGINEER I

The incumbent is responsible for the operations of the institution’s Plant and for supervising the Plant Operators on assigned shifts/associated auxiliaries to achieve the stated objective.

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

PLANT ENGINEER I

The incumbent is responsible for the operations of the institution’s Plant and for supervising the Plant Operators on assigned shifts/associated auxiliaries to achieve the stated objective.

 Main Responsibilities

•  Monitors the operations of the electrical supply and distribution system as indicated on the mimic panel (including incoming high 33KV lines; breakers and switches; 6MVA transformers- including tap chasers, substations, generators, programmable logic controller and auxiliary panels).
•  Monitors the operation of all equipment and systems at the Institution, including but not limited to, the Sewage Treatment Plant, the Water Treatment Plant, the UPS and the Incinerator, Boilers, Chillers, Medical Gases Systems, Compressors, etc.
• Prepares requests for the maintenance of the plant equipment and facilities on the compound in which the Plant Operators are involved.
• Ensures that there is always an adequate supply of LOX, propane, bulk gaseous oxygen, nitrous oxide and chemicals for water treatment, as needed by the chillers and boilers.
• Checks the log sheets and the Plant Operators’ log books on a daily basis, assesses the Plant Operating conditions and take corrective action within the limits of defined responsibility.
• Inspects the plant/equipment and make recommendations to improve the performance and reliability of same.
• Assists in the installation and commissioning of all new equipment.
• Monitors the performance of all equipment and maintain proper records on all units and assist in engineering investigations and the preparation of reports.
• Assists in the preparation of specifications for the procurement of equipment and materials related to Plant Operations and prepare Purchase Orders for equipment and spares.
• Performs the switching of high voltage supplies and load shedding as required under emergency conditions.
• Assists in the operational activities/management on a daily basis in the operations unit.
• Assists in the preparations of budgets, with reference to the usage of utilities and services at the Institution.
• Prepares reports on Plant Operators’ breakdowns, accidents and plant malfunctions as delegated.
• Assists in the training and development of subordinates.
• Prepares operational/management reports as required.
• Ensures that all operations comply with the Authority’s Policies/procedures and international standards.
• Manages and control the facilities, resources, plant and equipment at the Institution.
• Performs all duties as required and keeps the Manager- Engineering, Operations and Maintenance informed at all times of all malfunctions, failures or abnormalities in the plant and equipment.
• Performs all other related duties as delegated.

 Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience:

• A Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• At least four (4) years’ experience in an industrial environment.

 *Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.*

All applications should be submitted with a cover letter, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant certificates, birth certificate, a police certificate of good character, a contact number and two (2) testimonials  by August 01, 2023 and addressed (with the name of the position applied for, clearly labelled, on the outside of the envelope and the cover letter). To:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

Building # 39, Third Floor

Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex

Champs Fleurs

 ONLY APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VIA POST WILL BE CONSIDERED

 Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.