Mechanical Technician

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the performance of major maintenance and repairs on plant facilities and equipment in accordance with the plant maintenance program and procedures.

General Functions:

• Perform preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance on all equipment and auxiliary systems.
• Perform all scheduled maintenance on engines.
• Withdraw parts and supplies from inventory and complete usage reports to report such withdrawals to the plant’s inventory control system.
• Ensure all Work Orders are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Report all broken or missing tools and maintenance equipment to the Mechanical Supervisor and assist with arranging for their repairs or replacement as required.
• Participate in the administrative maintenance of the plant operating manuals, technical references, prints and diagrams and predictive/preventive maintenance records.
• Set up and operate machine shop tools in the performance of all machine work to close tolerances.
• Align and balance rotating equipment.
• Inspect, re-condition and repair all engines and auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in the startup, shutdown and operations of plant equipment in an environmentally safe manner.
• Continuously observe safety rules and practices, check conditions of safety equipment, attend and participate in scheduled safety meetings and training.
• Perform operations in compliance with environmental requirements.
• Observe, correct if possible, and report situations that are likely to develop in to problems or safety hazards.
• Ensure maintenance areas are kept clean and free of debris daily.
• Perform other related functions as assigned by the Mechanical Supervisor.

Education/Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or it's equivalent from a recognized tertiary institution. OR Minimum Requirement: Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from a recognized tertiary institution with at least three (3) years in a similar position. 
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a diesel power plant mechanic, millwright or equivalent.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of engines. Pumps, auxiliary equipment, welding and machining.