Engineering Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Relevant Professional Engineering degree (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering) or equivalent
• Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with relevant Professional Institutions.
• Must have a relevant management qualification.
• Good knowledge and understanding of budgeting practices
• Specialized knowledge and understanding of power plant processes and associated plant machinery and equipment
• Possession of Government Certificate of Competency for Factories and Machinery is highly desirable
• PC Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook, Maximo,

FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to multi-task, manage and control multiple projects
• Must be committed and self-motivated and capable of leading and motivating others in a Team
• Able to work without supervision
• Must constantly demonstrate a "whatever it takes" attitude
• Knowledge & understanding of OHS Act and KPS Plant Safety Regulations & Codes
• Demonstrated effective project management skills

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Minimum of five to eight years managerial experience in coal fired power stations
• Demonstrated experience in engineering and operations of coal fired power stations with special emphasis on successfully integrating modern and original equipment technology
• Previous supervisory experience managing people in an engineering team based environment
• Experience in assessing or improving the remnant life of power plants

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Ensure compliance with statutory inspection and testing requirements
• Ensure that the plant is operated and maintained in accordance with your appointment under the OHS Act
• Assume responsibility for plant wide Safety program including design, implementation, review and compliance
• Take responsibility for investigation and follow up of all accidents and incidents which are reported.

Ensure accidents are reported to Plant Manager and, if necessary, relevant governmental agencies

• Assume overall responsibility for root cause analysis of plant failures, development of solutions and advice to Production and Maintenance Managers
• Provide advice in the development of Operations and Maintenance procedures and strategic spares stocking
• Assume responsibility for all engineering and enhancement projects which fall outside the Maintenance function
• Review and provide final approval of work scope, adjudication of contracts, contract content, and final acceptance in consultation with Maintenance and Production Manager
• Take responsibility for all EPC contracts, act as custodian to ensure compliance, changes and approvals are adequately reviewed and records are kept
• Prioritize projects and deploy resources necessary to achieve timely completion
• Develop working knowledge of the PPA
• Provide advice for the design and implementation of maintenance and operating procedures for all plant and equipment
• Provide advice on necessary operations and maintenance training requirements
• Ensure that environmental permit monitoring and reporting requirements are complied with, and investigate and rectify any deviations from permit limits
• Monitor and improve the plant performance in accordance with design specifications to achieve optimum plant life
• Monitor and improve plant efficiency and provide advice to Maintenance and Production Teams
• Communicate and liaise with Production and Maintenance Manager in respect of defects or unusual occurrences which require further investigation
• Act as custodian of Annual Production and Outage Plan and communicate plan to City Power
• Effectively delegate responsibilities to Team Members and ensure those charged accurately and timeously carry out assigned tasks
• Assist in renewal of Coal Supply contracts
• Provide advice, analysis and reporting service on water chemistry, coal and ash quality
• Ensure maximum and accurate utilization of Maximo system and the IT system to support the entire Engineering function
• Assume overall responsibility for IT system, Maximo system and engineering records and archive
• Coordinate contracting of external engineering resources
• Compile, analyse and provide advice on plant failure statistics
• Assist the Maintenance and Production Managers in developing work scopes for planned and forced outages.
• Maximize generation through accurate planning, task coordination and prioritization of resources
• Provide assistance in the development and implementation of procedures for the operation and testing of the plant and ensure staff are fully conversant in the procedures
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Production Managers in development of Annual Production and Outage Plan
• Ensure coordination, liaison, and daily communication with Maintenance, Commercial and Production Manager to provide a seamless and professional service to all stakeholders
• Provide development plans, counselling, review feedback and identify training needs of Team Members
• Be aware of and communicate the potential impacts of current and proposed legislative requirements that may affect the business
• Constructively participate and contribute to the annual budgeting process
• Assume overall responsibility for cost control and accurate forecasting of engineering expenditure and engineering project budgets
• Provide a written monthly report to Plant Manager addressing past progress, current status and future projects.

Ensure inclusion of budgetary impacts

• Be aware of and pursue the objectives of the KPS Employee Equity Plan
• Actively participate in the preparation, construction implementation and reporting of the Annual Operating Plan.
• Assist in developing & improving practices and procedures on an ongoing basis in step with modern technology & experience gained
• Actively participate and encourage good housekeeping, teamwork and upholding of superior standards
• Be flexible & willing to learn and assist in all aspects of operations & maintenance