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Energy industry Job Vacancy Announcement


August 29th, 2022 at 03:27 pm

Energy industry Job Vacancy Announcement

A reputable firm in the energy industry located in Takoradi, is seeking qualified and interested candidates to fill the role listed below

VACANCY: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

JOB PURPOSE

  • The Mechanical Technician provides skilled mechanical work in diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a variety of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on power plant and its auxiliary equipment.
  • Performs preventive, scheduled and major repair maintenance on power plant equipment. These responsibilities include, but not limited to maintain, troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment. This equipment includes, but not limited to the gas turbine, steam turbine, generators, heat recovery steam generator, air compressors, water treatment equipment, fuel oil treatment plant equipment, sea water intake equipment, pumps, fire suppression systems, and all other balance of plant auxiliary equipment.
  • Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees, contractors, and public safety
  • Works under the general supervision of the Supervising Mechanical Technician, Lead Mechanical Engineer or the Mechanical Engineer and sometimes the Engineering and Maintenance Manager

Key Activities

  • Firstly, Work safely by complying with TICO health and safety policy and procedures and demonstrate good safety awareness by reporting safety observations and near misses
  • Secondly, Writes, submits, and clears corrective work orders for approval.
  • Thirdly, Cleaning, replacing, oiling, and lubricating mechanical equipment as required.
  • Moreover, Assemble and test basic and complex power plant mechanical equipment using assembly drawings
  • Additionally, Prepare appropriate documentation (e.g. Method statement, Risk Assessment, Work Orders, etc.) for all planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance works.
  • More so, Installs new mechanical equipment as required.
  • Furthermore, Assist with performing Root Cause Analysis of failures on mechanical related equipment.
  • Then, Perform CMMS (Maximo) data entry and work order close-out in a thorough and timely fashion.
  • Also, Assists Lead Mechanical Engineer in estimating time and man hours necessary to repair equipment. Operate forklifts, trucks, and other plant vehicles.
  • Thereafter, Performs layout and fabrication work where certified welding is not necessary.
  • Most importantly, Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
  • Besides that, Assists plant operating personnel as necessary. . Performs other similar and related work
  • Again, Carry out daily inspection of the Thermal Power Plant looking for defects and make a report to the Lead Mechanical Engineer for his information and action.
  • Afterwards, Carry out planned preventive, running, predictive and/or breakdown maintenance so as to ensure efficient, effective, safe and uninterrupted functioning of the Thermal Plant and other equipment as well as safeguard the life span of the Plant
  • Finally, Discharge of all assigned duties to meet deadlines and targets. Any other duties that will be assigned by your supervisor to effectively support the O&M Company.
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QUALIFICATIONS

  • HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) with 5 years industry experience
  • Professional Engineering Technician (PET) and Member of Ghana Institute of Engineers

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

  • Experience with Industrial Control Systems such as Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and/or Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems and associated control system devices, computers, communications, and networks. (8 years minimum experience).
  • Should have 5 years in maintenance of power generation equipment, preferably combustion turbines.
  • Thorough understanding of the principals of rotating equipment, thermal dynamics, and machinery alignment
  • Must be able and willing to work any schedule including nights and weekends.
  • Must be willing and able to provide clear direction to coworkers as required.
  • Must be able to read and understand mechanical piping drawings, equipment assembly drawings, technical manuals and other similar documents.
  • Demonstrates the ability to make competent decisions in emergency situations. • Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with mechanical equipment with the ability to apply a resolution in a timely fashion.
  • Proficient at repairing, replacing, dismantling, and inspecting defective plant equipment and parts such as pumps, valves, fans, gearboxes, demineralizers, compressors, and turbine components
  • Capable of operating welding and cutting equipment and completes metal fabrication projects
  • Capable of setting up and operating a drill press, pipe threading machine, grinder and other various tools to make and repair parts and equipment.
  • Must be able to understand and comply with the rules, polices, procedures, etc. that apply to this job.
  • Must be experienced in carrying out typical duties required for this job.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL COMPETENCIES / LEADERSHIP TRAITS

  • Understanding Automatic Control Leads and Champions safety in all aspects of their work
  • Exemplify integrity-work effectively with peers and teams in a variety of contexts and situations.
  • Pursues and expects excellence.
  • Identifies and recommends process improvements in own working environment
  • Is an effective communicator.
  • Good Troubleshooting skills,
  • Analytical skills
  • Explores and supports new approaches to add value. Support colleagues in implementing changes
  • Aligns own working practices to changed processes and points-out opportunities and risks
  • Face up to change structures and is ready to learn and change.
  • Builds up formal and informal relationships.
  • Exchanges ideas and both actively seeks and is open to constructive feedback
  • Assume responsibility and is a role model for peers.
  • An attitude that naturally seeks continual improvement An enthusiasm for learning
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How to Apply for this Energy industry Job Vacancy

Interested candidates should send their Resume to GhanaHR.ServiceCentre@taqa.com by Friday, 30th September 2022

All applicants should use the Job Title and their Names as the subject for the emails.

Closing Date: 31st August 2022

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