Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: Mechanical Maintenance Artisan

Botswana Power Corporation Jobs: Mechanical Maintenance Artisan

Reference: 0000

Closing Date: 4/19/2019

Location: Morupule

Business Unit: Generation

Job Purpose

​​ To manufacture parts and equipment in accordance with designs and specifications and install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment in the power station in accordance with set standards, specifications and safety requirements to ensure optimal plant availability.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

1. ​Carries out plant inspections to identify problems and initiates corrective action or reports major defects in accordance with safety standards.
2.  Troubleshoots and repairs basic faults on mechanical equipment to ensure continued operation and availability of the plant in accordance with safety standards
3.  Carries out plant, machinery and borehole routine tests and preventative maintenance in accordance with schedules.
4.  Carries routine maintenance and repairs on heavy duty diesel power generators.
5.  Trains staff on the job on technical issues and operational procedures.
6.  Dismantles, assembles and overhauls workshop test equipment for maintenance purposes in accordance with procedures and safety specifications.
7.  Carries out routing maintenance and repairs on pressure vessels and lifting equipment as per statutory requirements.
8.  Installs new mechanical equipment as per manufacturer drawings and specifications.
9.  Takes measurements to produce drawings of parts and manufactures spares and parts in accordance with drawings and specifications and assembles accordingly.
10.  Carries out precision shaft alignment on high-speed machines to minimise equipment vibrations and optimise equipment running life and performance. 
11.  Leads team and monitor the work of staff as delegated by the supervisor to ensure completion of work in accordance with specifications and safety standards.
12.  Receive cancel permit to work, limitation of access and sanction for tests safety working documents.

UNDERTAKES ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS DIRECTED BY THE SUPERVISOR.

Key Performance Areas

1. Efficient and effective resolution of faults
2. Adherence to safety standards
3. Adherence to mechanical maintenance work procedures
4. Effective and efficient installation of mechanical equipment
5. Adherence to maintenance schedules
6. Manufacture of spares in accordance with drawings and specifications
7. Availability of accurate and complete defect records​

Qualifications

• ​National Craft Certificate in Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent

Experience

• ​Direct entry after having successfully completed an apprenticeship program.​

Competencies

• ​Technical expertise
• Diagnostic ability
• Achievement of work targets
• Procedural awareness and understanding
• Cooperation and compliance with instructions

Job Challenges

• ​Risk of interrupting production during plant maintenance
• Working abnormal hours when the need arises
• Often works under extreme temperatures, hazardous and dusty conditions
• Often lifts heavy plant items

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