Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: ​Performance and Efficiency Technician x2

Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: ​Performance and Efficiency Technician x2

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Closing Date: 4/19/2019

Location: Morupule

Business Unit: Generation

Job Purpose

​To carry out efficiency tests and assessments of the plant performance and record statistics to facilitate preparation of accurate recommendations to optimise the performance of the plant. 

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

​Data Collection & Analysis

• Monitors operational parameters on the status of the plant to ensure there are no deviation from set limit and advice on remedial action where appropriate
• Compiles and captures data comprising of power station operational statistics for plant performance analysis
• Produces reports on plant running hours or usage status to enable scheduling of routine maintenance
• Coordinate Root Cause Analysis investigations and prepare the report.

Plant Tests

• Carries out plant performance tests and records results in accordance with set procedures and safety standards; makes preliminary evaluations and recommendations for review and approval by supervisor

Quality Monitoring

• Analyses plant logged data and evaluates performance in order to detect any deviation from standard specifications
• Checks specific plant performance parameters against specifications and capabilities and analyses variances

Client & Customer Management

• Carries out prescribed internal and external client management activities and provides support to others by following existing procedures.

Improvement / Innovation

• Identifies shortcomings in existing processes, systems and procedures, then uses established change management programs to deliver prescribed outcomes and/or provide support services

Project Management

• ​ Supports Project Managers by performing simple tasks and following established procedures

Safety, Health and Environment

• Operates in accordance with policies and rules, while performing routine safety checks on own equipment and workspace.
• Contributes to the development of risk assessments
• Participates in safety inspections and reports on findings to maintain safety of personnel and good housekeeping of the plant.

Key performance areas

• Data Collection & Analysis
• Plant Tests
• Quality Monitoring
• Client & Customer Management
• Improvement / Innovation
• Project Management
• Safety, Health and Environment​

Qualifications

• A recognized Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Must be a Competent Peron (within 6 months for internal candidates and 12 months for external candidates from the commencement of training)
• Must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board (within 12 months of appointment)
• A valid Class B Driver’s license (within 6 months of appointment)

Experience

• ​At least three (3) years post qualification experience.
• Experience as a Plant Operator would be an added advantage.  

Competencies

​Technical

• Technical Support
• Risk Management
• Reporting
• Commercial Acumen
• Computer Skills
• Data Collection & Analysis
• Policy & Procedures
• Policies & Regulations
• Service Delivery
• Planning & Organizing

Behavioral / Leadership

• Self Confidence
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Social Responsibility
• Listening with Respect
• Approach to Thinking
• Attention to Detail
• Conceptual Thinking
• Drive for Results
• Information Seeking
• Customer Focus
• Initiative

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