Mechanical Specialist (6 Month Contract)

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Job ID: 120951
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Posted: 04.17.2025

Occupations:

Engineering : General-Other: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Installation-Maintenance-Repair : General-Other: Installation-Maintenance-Repair

Job Description:

POSITION: MECHANICAL SPECIALIST

Roles and responsibilities:

Workflow processes – CM (Corrective Maintenance), PM (Preventative Maintenance) and PJs, (Minor Projects).
Management of Change processes (MOC) – If engineer recommends a software or plant change, process to ensure its risk assessed, etc. and implemented
Tracking of Refurbish able Spares processes (tagged to leave plant, where its repaired, quality checks, logistics, back onsite in field or stock, to install)
Utilize OEM manuals, industry best practices, ASME, API, IEEE, NETA, ASNT, ASTM, standards, FMEAs to develop preventative & predictive maintenance procedures.
Create form sheets, checklists, inspections forms, to support maintenance procedures, etc.
Play an active role in the development of the safety culture on the job making safety a natural part of all work performed and proactively ensuring company HSE requirements are applied and met within the Mechanical department.
Prepare, implement and review work packages, inspection and test plans, method statements, and execution plans.
Provide mechanical maintenance support and expertise for Mechanical Technicians.
Provide support and coordinate with other departments to resolve technical and/or system issues.
Responsible for recommending, design and implementing projects for plant improvement.
Assist in sourcing and requisitioning spare parts, tools, services and all related items for proper execution of inspection and repairs if required.
Assist Maintenance Team Lead to identify maintenance and shutdown priorities to minimize downtime.
Any other related duties

Education and Experience:

B.Sc., Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma/MEEET in Mechanical Engineering
At least seven (7) years’ work experience in the maintenance and operations of a power plant or heavy plant industry as an engineer with three (3) of which must be a supervisory level. OR
At least twelve (12) years’ work experience in the maintenance and operations of a power plant or heavy plant industry as a mechanical technician with five (5) of which must be a supervisory level.
Must have expertise in maintenance, inspections, and reliability of static equipment (e.g. HRSG, vessels, tanks, piping, filters, and Heat Exchangers).
Field expertise in rotating machinery maintenance (e.g. pumps, steam and gas turbines, steam turbines) is desirable.
Field experience in preventive (time based TBM, failure finding - FFM, condition based - CBM, predictive - PDM and risk based - RBM) and corrective maintenance (deferred - DCM and emergency - EM).
Familiar and capable of review and propose changes in maintenance procedures, short instructions, checklist.
Good understanding of maintenance and planning, process maps and workflows in the industrial environment, preferably in power generation sector (e.g. CCPPs).
Identify any areas for improvement in workflows and process maps that relates to maintenance, activities.
Writing of maintenance procedures, short instructions, checklist and forms.

Membership and licenses:

Working Knowledge of ASME, API, ASTM, ASNT, CWI codes
Non-Destructive Testing methods and techniques.
Boiler Inspection methods and techniques.
Structural experience (D11) and Certification in inspection to assess the condition of the static equipment regarding corrosion, material failure, etc. Will be considered an advantage.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of Maximo
Sound theoretical and practical knowledge of power plant fundamentals, principles and practices.
Working knowledge of mechanical related international codes and standards (e.g. ASME, NFPA).
Good technical skills with PC, Software, VISIO, CMMS based systems (e.g. MAXIMO 7.6.1.2 or higher) & technical writing.
Proficient in MS Office Suite
Effective Analytical, organizational, problem solving and time management skills
Ability to identify root causes and reach logical resolutions.
Ability to establish and prioritize tasks and objectives to manage time, resources and risks appropriately.
Practical-minded with excellent organization and interpersonal skills.
Ability to consider the business operating environment to anticipate future changes or challenges and develop appropriate solutions.
Good collaboration skills to work with internal teams and stakeholders.
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with superiors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the company.

Job Requirements:

Education and Experience:

B.Sc., Degree in Mechanical Engineering OR Diploma/MEEET in Mechanical Engineering
At least seven (7) years’ work experience in the maintenance and operations of a power plant or heavy plant industry as an engineer with three (3) of which must be a supervisory level. OR
At least twelve (12) years’ work experience in the maintenance and operations of a power plant or heavy plant industry as a mechanical technician with five (5) of which must be a supervisory level.
Must have expertise in maintenance, inspections, and reliability of static equipment (e.g. HRSG, vessels, tanks, piping, filters, and Heat Exchangers).
Field expertise in rotating machinery maintenance (e.g. pumps, steam and gas turbines, steam turbines) is desirable.
Field experience in preventive (time based TBM, failure finding - FFM, condition based - CBM, predictive - PDM and risk based - RBM) and corrective maintenance (deferred - DCM and emergency - EM).
Familiar and capable of review and propose changes in maintenance procedures, short instructions, checklist.
Good understanding of maintenance and planning, process maps and workflows in the industrial environment, preferably in power generation sector (e.g. CCPPs).
Identify any areas for improvement in workflows and process maps that relates to maintenance, activities.
Writing of maintenance procedures, short instructions, checklist and forms.