POSITION SCOPE:

 This position involves operational and mechanical fault finding, troubleshooting, adjustments, tests, repairs and checks of all mechanical equipment, piping and valves; and perform both corrective and preventative maintenance.

 POSITION OVERVIEW:

This position ensures the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of a power plant station.  The position holder must be flexible and versatile and willing to perform the duties of a rotational shift system worker or a day work as needed.

DUTIES AND TASKS:

 The incumbent will assume responsibilities related to:

 Health, Safety and Environment by:  

• Ensuring compliance with all safety policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with all environmental and health standards, and
• Completing all required HSE training.

Operations by:

•  Safely ensuring the efficient and effective function of all power plant equipment by
• • Recording hourly readings of power plant and interpreting data.
  • Logging and reporting equipment defects and/or defects in the computer database.
  • Reporting changes in power plant equipment to control room staff.
  • Maintaining sufficient and correct lubrication to the bearings of the equipment in operation.
  • Keeping equipment and areas clean of oil and other hazards.
  • Cleaning and changing filters and strainers.
  • Checking for condensate build-up in air system.
• Performing fire and safety checks, confined space entry tests, and tests on all water.
• Taking engine lube, and fuel oil samples for testing.
• Isolating power plant station equipment.
• Transferring bunker fuels and lubes to storage tanks.
• Cleaning and maintaining fuel treatment plant.
• Assisting with the writing of standard operating procedures.
• Aiding with the maintenance of the engine when it is out of service.
• Assisting in the preparation of event and critical incident reports.
• Performing other operational tasks as directed.

Maintenance by:

• Organizing, planning and supervising the work crew.
• Maintaining technical documentation, drawings and instruction books.
• Completing parts purchase order request forms and parts requisition forms.
• Signing off on completed defects and recording comments on defects.
• Assisting in root cause analysis of failures and preparing technical reports on equipment failures.
• Maintaining preventive and corrective maintenance documentation.
• Assisting with job planning and securing necessary tools and materials.
• Overhauling, repairing, replacing, installing and maintaining all power plant station equipment and systems, including but not limited to:
  • Working from manufacturer’s instructions, blueprints, manuals, or sketches with limited supervision.
  • Installing and aligning motors and pumps and repair and overhaul oil burners.
  • Checking lubricants, water levels and lube oil coolers.
  • Cleaning radiators, filters and heat exchangers.
  • Maintaining strainers, piping and components.
  • Conducting leak test and test for proper operations of valves.
  • Maintaining drainage system and storm drain system.
• Ensuring that all crew members adhere to safe work practices
• Carrying out pipe fitting, valve overhauls and pump repairs.

ACADEMIC/ SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school graduate.
• BGCSE Certificate in Math, English and Science.
• City Guilds of London Diesel Operators Certificate or equivalent.
• Extensive, proven experience and expertise in the mechanical maintenance of power plant equipment.

OTHER TASKS & DUTIES:

• Providing leadership, where needed, and assist in training
• Maintaining effective oral and written communication with co-workers, supervisors and management.
• Keeping abreast with new and evolving technology for operations and maintenance procedures in the electric power industry.
• Completing all required annual training.
• Performing welding work, and operating cranes and vacuums, when necessary.
• Performing machine work, as necessary.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to test engine alarms and trips.
• Ability to read technical drawings, piping and instrumentation schematics.
• Willingness to participate in personal development and safety training.
• Willingness to cover shifts when needed.
• Willingness to assist and support others.