SHIFT CHARGE ENGINEER (x1) MORUPULE

Main purpose of the position

To organise, coordinate and supervise operations of the power station during shifts to ensure safe, efficient, and cost effective operations and effective resolution of technical problems.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for staff in relation to plant and equipment being operated at the power station to ensure continuous operation of the plant.
• Contributes to the station planning process by identifying areas of operational concerns and any impacts or conflicts to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant.
• Checks and monitors the day to day operations of the plant to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures, housekeeping and safety practices and standards.
• Authorises the implementation of solutions in emergency situations to ensure the continual generation of power and safety.
• Initiates investigations of all plant failures, trips and any other incidents, which may cause loss of generation to establish the root cause and recommends or takes necessary remedial action
• Prepares technical reports on the condition and activities of the plant including incident/accidents to ensure awareness of plant activities and current or potential problems
• Coordinates the availability of inputs (e.g. water, coal, fuel, material etc) for operational requirements for the shift.
• Provides input into the development of Plant Life Reliability and Maintainability Plan for an area within the organization, then monitors the implementation of those plans.
• Delivers operational activities in accordance with the set Quality Management System.
• Identifies and evaluates complex expertise-led solutions against a range of criteria to find the ones that best meet business needs.
• Diagnosis and analyses all plant reliability incidents and implements’ remedial action plan to prevent future occurrences.
• Provides information and data for shift’s performance and prepares relevant production reports.
• Manages relationships with clients to ensure their needs are met in accordance with the set Service Level Agreements.
• Manages the motivation and discipline of staff in area of responsibility in line with laid down procedures to realize the Corporation’s objectives.
• Manages the performance of the team by working within an established performance management system
• Participates in safety inspections and reports on findings to maintain safety of personnel and good housekeeping of the plant.

Qualifications

• A recognised B.Eng./BSc in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Should be a member of the Botswana Engineering Registration Board.
• Additional management qualifications will be an advantage.
• A valid Class B Drivers License.

Experience

• At least six (6) years post qualification experience, of which three (3) years is a supervisory role in power plant operations or process plant environment.

Competencies