Section Head, Engineering will lead the engineering section to take ownership of plant assets to ensure that they are maintained and operated within their design parameters, and identify and implement betterment programs to increase plant reliability, availability, efficiency and down time. The candidate should be highly motivated, analytical and should possess excellent interpersonal skills. Candidates should be commercially aware, self-motivated, and capable of operating with the minimum of guidance and can communicate effectively at all levels of the business. Operating within a support group the candidate must be fully committed and flexible to meet the business requirements.

• Take the lead and direct the Engineering team on resolution of all engineering issues through allocation of resources from within the team or from external expert organisations as required
• Direct the management of planning, specification and implementation of the activities during normal operation, and take the lead in planning coordination for outage management, and other projects as may be required to ensure continued reliable operation within agreed KPIs. Support the Maintenance Manager in the development and delivery of the station’s Engineering and Maintenance business plan
• Provide input to the management team in developing appropriate engineering strategies for plant betterment projects, and improving the way O&M is undertaken with specific emphasis on how engineering can provide support to drive those strategies
• Manage and organise a team of technical engineers who will be required to work with other sections and departments to ensure that the plant is operated and maintained in a safe and effective manner
• Undertake and evaluate risk against technical issues, and contribute to the resolution with due regard to process safety and to personnel safety
• Ensure that Plant Modifications are correctly engineered and the site/company procedures are followed, and undertake assessments as a key member of the Plant Modification Panel

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering (either in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation) or equivalent
• 10 - 15 years in power plant operations.
• broad understanding of power station engineering, maintenance, and operations. And detailed knowledge of current Legislation, current Engineering Standards, they should also be proficient in finance and procurement procedures and documentation management systems.

Skills

• Awareness of Quality, Occupational Health & Safety and Environment Management system principles
• Knowledge of applicable legal requirements
• Hazard Risk assessment
• Aspect Impact assessment
• Investigation skills
• Knowledge of spillage containment
• Knowledge of managing HSE emergencies