Maintenance Manager: Generators - Western Cape, Cape Town, South Africa - AVI Limited

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Job title : Maintenance Manager: Generators – Cape Town – IJ jobs in Western Cape

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : May 15, 2024

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Manager responsible for the company's backup diesel generators across all its sites in the Western Cape.

Reporting to: Head of Engineering

Job Specification – Key Performance Areas:

Responsible for the technical operations of the I&J standby genset fleet. This includes overseeing the daily operations of maintenance and repair, budgeting, general assessment of gensets and their switchgear etc.

Ensure the gensets are technically operational and local onsite management aware of their status

Liaise with I&J engineers, contractors and workshops on technical and operational matters

Attend to genset major service outages, and determine desired repair specifications / work scope for planned outages and maintenance

Provide and compile documented reports upon completion of services, repairs and inspections, including summaries of work performed, operational budgets, and actual expenditure

Identify and source technical and operational partners to enhance the support for the various gensets used within the business

Ensure that all copies of statutory and equipment certificates are properly maintained and documented

Perform evaluations for outage works, repair quotes and selection of service providers for maintenance work

Perform monthly and daily reviews of running logs and genset performance data

Monitor operational status of all gensets via wireless offsite interface monitoring systems

Supervise contractors and in-house personnel conducting the maintenance of gensets

Train I&J maintenance personnel on relevant preventive maintenance procedures and fault-finding

Perform budgeting and cost control measures on identified spares and scheduled maintenance outage requirements

Perform investigations into defects and failures

Work with the Planning team to ensure smooth and successful implementation of a robust maintenance regime for all the I&J gensets

Ensure critical spares availability for all I&J generators at all sites, with defined storage and reordering practices

Perform systematic review of recommended operating and maintenance guidelines and standards, and ensure compliance with national standards

Ensure and maintain a genset zero loss time accident record and to report all incidents, near misses to prevent and eliminate potential recurrence of such incidents

Undertake any other technical-related assignments as and when required

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

Minimum 10 years relevant experience, which must include hands-on diesel engine repairs, overhaul and fault-finding and no less than 5 years supervisory / management experience.

Experience with standby generator electrical and control systems.

Qualifications:

Trade-tested diesel mechanic or fitter & turner.

National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.

Possess relevant sea-going work experience as Chief Engineer / Marine Engineer with minimum Class 1 certification unlimited would be advantageous

Additional requirements:

Technical expertise and management skills in the coordination of multiple jobs with complex scope, schedule, quality and management objectives; including the design or alteration of equipment and the planning and implementation thereof

Experience planning, organizing, and coordinating work of own team and site staff and workshops

Ability to problem solve and provide leadership to achieve strategic objectives

Proven troubleshooting, problem solving and investigational skills

Skill in measurement, analysis, and continuous improvement in engineering organizations

Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and representatives of other organizations

Experience with the establishment and utilization of risk assessment systems

Encourages others to adapt their behaviours, norms, and processes to strengthen strategic or cross-boundary relationships

Willing to travel locally within South Africa.

Competencies:

Continuously Improving

Developing Strategies

Building Relationships

Making Decisions

Setting Directions

Resolving Conflict

Minimising Risk

Keeping Commitments

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