Purpose of the job:

To ensure plant electrical equipment is maintained to a standard that maximizes the reliability and availability of plant utilizing Work Instructions documented in the Maintenance Management System, OEM guidelines and under the instruction of the Head of Electrical Maintenance

Scope of the job:

The Electrical Maintenance Technician is responsible implementing day to day electrical maintenance activity and planned implementation of electrical maintenance practices in accordance with OEM, best engineering practice and contractual agreements. To work in a multicultural team of Maintenance Technicians and apply specialist electrical expertise to carry out fault investigations, defect and preventative maintenance, together with modifications on a range of plant. To assist the Head of Electrical Maintenance in ensuring that all electrical equipment is well maintained and all notifications of planned and unplanned work are completed on time.

Knowledge and skills:

• Good electrical foundation and practical knowledge of how it applies to modern power plant and desalination plant processes.
• Practical experience of maintaining a wide range of rotating and static equipment gained through hands on experience and formal training
• Capable to ensure a safe working environment for himself and his colleagues while working on any equipment. Assumes ownership of plant electrical equipment and strives to keep them in the best possible condition.
• Ability to carry out maintenance activities on a range of major engineering components and systems in accordance with OEM Manuals for the equipment.
• Organizing spares, tools and equipment to carry out maintenance activities
• Performs troubleshooting activities as necessary to determine failure conditions and rectifies the defects found.
• Works with Plant Operations Personnel for resolving problems encountered with electrical equipment under the guidance of the Head of Electrical Maintenance.
• Be an active part of the maintenance team and help it to meet appropriate people and plant related performance measures
• Ability to carry out duties with minimum supervision
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural environment and with multi-disciplinary staff
• Practical knowledge of the safe isolation of plant. 

Skills

Experience:

• At least 3 years’ experience working as Electrical Maintenance Technician or in a similar capacity preferably in a CCGT Power & Water Plant. 

Qualifications:

• Engineering diploma or equivalent

Behavioral Capabilities:

• Committed to good health, safety and environmental management
• Has a foresight and drive to deliver continuous improvement.
• Good understanding of cultural differences that exist and ability to manage.
• Ability to be a strong team player;
• Ability to be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations;
• Ability to maintain high levels of focused drive and energy, setting personally challenging goals.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Good analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work and interact with departments throughout the organization.
• Generates ideas and solutions to overcome problems and improve performance
• Promotes team working with colleagues to maximize performance