Technical Advisor- Plant Maintenance at Egbin Power Plc

Location: Ijede-Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Type: Contracted
Level: Executive

Job Summary

• Oversee and coordinate all maintenance and procurement request activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and articulation of the annual operating plans, monthly operating plans and other tactical plan for Egbin.
• Ensure and manage the Plant’s maintenance performance within its Periodic Operating Plans
• Ensure compliance with the MIS requirements of the department
• Ensure high availability with reliability of all mechanical equipment and systems in the power plant
• Supervision of maintenance measures in mechanical maintenance division and ensuring adherence to quality and safety parameters.
• Ensure effective utilization of maintenance budget
• Minimize cost of maintenance and optimize equipment lifecycle cost.
• Plan optimum resource requirements for mechanical maintenance- manpower, materials and contracts.
• Lead equipment or system problem identification and recommends solutions.
• Oversee the trainings and developments of other employees in plant operations, performing preventive maintenance and routine equipment service activities.
• Ensure compliance with procedures relating to documentation and record keeping of equipment history.
• Oversee budget planning and control in the maintenance division.
• Coordinate and plan all short, medium and long term maintenance activities with Maintenance planning department
• Lead all planned and unplanned shut down maintenance activities including all minor and major overhauls
• Conduct performance review of subordinates.
• Prepare and provide learning and training in all skilled areas to Staff Personnel

Qualifications/Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Production Engineering
• Minimum of twenty (20) years relevant work experience in the same or similar fields of power plants above 200MW at management level with:
  • At least three (3) years’ experience in power plant operation and maintenance
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in evaluation and diagnosis of plant maintenance
• Proficiency in English Language - Speaking and Written is a mandatory communication skill
• Postgraduate/relevant professional qualification is an added advantage

Skills & Competencies:

• Experience and working exposure of maintenance of mechanical machines and equipment
• In depth understanding of working history of equipment
• Technical Trouble shooting
• Sound knowledge of gas power plant processes
• Clear understanding of the statutory requirements of the equipment
• In-depth knowledge of safety requirements and environmental aspects
• Good Knowledge of suppliers of material and services
• Excellent Leadership Skills
• Good Project Management skill set
• Knowledge of Industry operating procedures with respect to maintenance of turbine, boiler, etc.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge of Finance, HR, IT, and C&M
• Good communication skills - ability to speak, read and write fluently in English.