Senior Engineer – Specialized Equipment and Maintenance

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for the effective management of the Distribution transformer testing/repairs, Specialized Equipment Maintenance and repairs, Distribution Transformer Maintenance, Capital Job and Emergencies, Substation Maintenance and Berbice and Central Operations. 

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Monthly report 
• Annual Budget 
• Weekly report 
• Request for isolations 
• Annual Work Plan 
• Transformer estimates 
• Safety Manual 
• Quality Management Procedure 
• Annual Appraisal 
• Performance Plan 
• Risk Register 
• Performance tracker 
• Procurement Tracker 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the various sections assigned in the Specialized Equipment and Maintenance Department as indicated by detailed schedule or direct instruction. 
• Ensure that all statutory safety codes, rules, regulations, and environmental management guidelines are strictly adhered to. 
• Prepare Monthly reports as are required by the 5th day of following month to track and analyze the productivity of the Electromechanical Section 
• Orient, mentor and coach subordinate staff in an effort to aid their development of the requisite job skills.
• Advice staff on all aspects of testing of High and Medium Voltage Equipment, their uses and operation
• Implement new technology as is available to improve the efficiency of operation of the Specialized Equipment and Maintenance Section. 
• Ensure that an adequate stock of spares of all components across the various substations and power stations, and other materials deemed necessary to ensure that the supply electricity in not unduly affected by the lack thereof.
• Ensure that all staff understand and work in accordance with the quality operational procedures and safety measures that apply to their area of work. 
• Ensure that all planned Maintenance schedules and requirements are communicated to the relevant department and stakeholders in the established required times. 
• Host meetings regularly with subordinate staff individually or in groups as may be necessary in an effort to maintain a harmonious work environment, while improving production and productivity. 
• Administer and dispense discipline in keeping with the Disciplinary Policy / Procedure.
• Conduct constant gap analysis to identify short comings and deficiencies in the staff and device plans to narrow these gaps. 
• Prepare annual budget and maintenance programmes, establish and update records of the system, ensuring that these reports and records are done in accordance with the departments Quality Management procedures.
• Review safety manual to ensure that provisions are made for adequate safety practices and exercises in relation to the evolving needs for the Section to provide essential services to the Power sector. 
• Ensure that All Quality Management procedures are regularly updated and circulated to staff as is required.
• Complete annual staff appraisals and submit same within required timelines. 
• Complete performance plan, monitor and update same as is deemed adequate in fulfilling the requirements of the Section. 
• Maintain and manage an effective asset management platform that provides effective monitoring and accountability for all components, tools and Equipment that fall under the blanket of responsibility of the section.
• Perform all additional duties that may be assigned and is within the scope of employment by an authorized officer.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Electrical Engineering its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least five (5) years relevant experience. 

 OR 

• Diploma in Electrical Engineering from the University of Guyana or its equivalent from an accredited institution with at least twelve (12) years relevant experience.