Mechanical Specialist

Our client in the Utilities Sector is seeking to onboard a MECHANICAL SPECIALIST on a six (6) months contract.

Our client in the Utilities Sector is seeking to onboard a MECHANICAL SPECIALIST on a six (6) months contract.

Job Roles and responsibilities:

• Workflow processes – CM (Corrective Maintenance), PM (Preventative Maintenance) and PJs, (Minor Projects).

• Management of Change processes (MOC) – If engineer recommends a software or plant change, process to ensure its risk assessed, etc. and implemented

• Tracking of Refurbish able Spares processes (tagged to leave plant, where its repaired, quality checks, logistics, back onsite in field or stock, to install)

• Utilize OEM manuals, industry best practices, ASME, API, IEEE, NETA, ASNT, ASTM, standards, FMEAs to develop preventative & predictive maintenance procedures.

• Create form sheets, checklists, inspections forms, to support maintenance procedures, etc.

• Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the job making safety a natural part of all work performed and proactively ensuring company HSE requirements are applied and met within the Mechanical department.

• Prepare, implement and review work packages, inspection and test plans, method statements, and execution plans.

• Provide mechanical maintenance support and expertise for Mechanical Technicians.

• Provide support and coordinate with other departments to resolve technical and/or system issues.

• Responsible for recommending, design and implementing projects for plant improvement.

• Assist in sourcing and requisitioning spare parts, tools, services and all related items for proper execution of inspection and repairs if required.

• Assist Maintenance Team Lead to identify maintenance and shutdown priorities to minimize downtime.

• Any other related duties

Education and Experience:

• B.Sc., Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma/MEEET in Mechanical Engineering

• At least seven (7) years’ work experience in the maintenance and operations of a power plant or heavy plant industry as an engineer with three (3) of which must be a supervisory level. OR

• At least twelve (12) years’ work experience in the maintenance and operations of a power plant or heavy plant industry as a mechanical technician with five (5) of which must be a supervisory level.

• Must have expertise in maintenance, inspections, and reliability of static equipment (e.g. HRSG, vessels, tanks, piping, filters, and Heat Exchangers).

• Field expertise in rotating machinery maintenance (e.g. pumps, steam and gas turbines, steam turbines) is desirable.

• Field experience in preventive (time based TBM, failure finding - FFM, condition based - CBM, predictive - PDM and risk based - RBM) and corrective maintenance (deferred - DCM and emergency - EM).

• Familiar and capable of review and propose changes in maintenance procedures, short instructions, checklist.

• Good understanding of maintenance and planning, process maps and workflows in the industrial environment, preferably in power generation sector (e.g. CCPPs).

• Identify any areas for improvement in workflows and process maps that relates to maintenance, activities.

• Writing of maintenance procedures, short instructions, checklist and forms.

Membership and licenses:

• Working Knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, ASNT, CWI codes

• Non-Destructive Testing methods and techniques.

• Boiler Inspection methods and techniques.

• Structural experience (D11) and Certification in inspection to assess the condition of the static equipment regarding corrosion, material failure, etc. Will be considered an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Maximo

• Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of power plant fundamentals, principles and practices.

• Working knowledge of mechanical related international codes and standards (e.g. ASME, NFPA).

• Good technical skills with PC, Software, VISIO, CMMS based systems (e.g. MAXIMO 7.6.1.2 or higher) & technical writing.

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

• Effective Analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills

• Ability to identify root causes and reach logical resolutions.

• Ability to establish and prioritize tasks and objectives to manage time, resources and risks appropriately.

• Practical-minded with excellent organization and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to consider the business operating environment to anticipate future changes or challenges and develop appropriate solutions.

• Good collaboration skills to work with internal teams and stakeholders.

• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.