Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: Coal and Ash Foreman x2

Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: Coal and Ash Foreman x2

Reference: 0000

Closing Date: 4/19/2019

Location: Morupule

Business Unit: Generation

Job Purpose

​To plan, organise and control the operation of Coal and Ash handling plants and the fuel oil supplies to ensure the continuous availability of coal and efficient disposal of ash in accordance with BPC procedures and safety, health and environment standards.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

1. ​Organises and co-ordinates the daily activities of working teams in the coal and ash plant section, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
2. Prepares the daily work load schedule for the Coal and Ash plants
3. Oversees periodic safety inspections and insures that safety risks that are identified are addressed in a timely manner.
4. Checks the standard and quality of work including housekeeping and maintenance work and issues instructions for remedial action.
5. Diagnoses faults on coal and ash plants and equipment and takes remedial actions to ensure effective repair and maintenance of equipment.
6. Monitors stock levels of coal and fuel oil supply maintaining record of usage and raising requests for new stock.
7. Prepares periodic fuel usage and consumption reports.
8. Checks to ensure that vehicles and machinery are sent for service in accordance with service schedules

UNDERTAKES SUCH OTHER RELATED DUTIES 

Key Performance Areas

Continuous availability of coal supply

Efficient and effective disposal of ash

Achievement of coal tonnage targets

Minimal incidents and accidents

Good housekeeping standards

Trained and motivated staff​

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering​

Experience

• ​At least five (5) years experience in power plant operation environment.​

Competencies

• ​Organising and Coordination skills
• Team leadership and motivation
• Diagnostic ability
• Assertiveness
• Results Focus and commitment

Job Challenges

• ​Ensuring that staffs comply with Safety standards to prevent illnesses and accidents
• Working under dusty conditions

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