Mechanical Maintenance Engineer at WTS Energy

Job Summary

• The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the reliability, availability, and safe operation of all mechanical equipment and systems in the power plant through effective routine, preventive, and corrective maintenance.
• The role supports continuous plant operations by minimizing downtime, optimizing equipment lifecycle costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure mechanical systems availability, reliability and performance across plants
• Support plant operational targets through timely and effective mechanical maintenance interventions.
• Maintenance execution and troubleshooting.
• Support initiatives to improve MTBF and reduce MTTR.
• Conduct root cause analysis of recurring mechanical failures and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to optimization of equipment lifecycle cost through effective maintenance practices.
• Maintain accurate records of faults, repairs, and maintenance activities
• Conduct routine inventory checks of mechanical spares to ensure availability and readiness.
• Provide input into manpower, materials, and service contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance to safety, statutory regulations and OEM recommendations.
• Prepare maintenance reports and technical documentations as required by the Team Lead.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Undertake any other assigned tasks.

Professional Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND qualifications in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 3 – 5 years relevant work experience, in the power industry.
• Professional certification – COREN is an added advantage.

Technical Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of power plant mechanical systems and equipment.
• Sound understanding of equipment operation, maintenance history, and failure modes.
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures for mechanical maintenance.
• Hands-on experience in inspection, troubleshooting, and maintenance of rotating equipment, pumps, valves, compressors, heat exchangers, and diesel engines.
• Ability to perform preventive and proactive maintenance using OEM drawings and design schematics with minimal supervision.
• Competence in root cause analysis and technical troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with modern maintenance management practices and spares inventory control.
• Understanding of safety, environmental, and statutory requirements related to mechanical equipment.
• Skills in maintenance planning, scheduling, and technical reporting.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Safety Mindset – Non-negotiable foundation in safety practices.
• Accountability – Demonstrate ownership mindset and own outcomes.
• Collaboration – Ability to work in teams and achieve outcomes together.
• Integrity – Ability to do the right things always.
• Continuous Improvement – Ability to learn, adapt, innovate and improve always.
• Innovation – Demonstrate creativity & drive smarter, safer, faster results.