Mechanical Engineer

Calauan, Laguna
Permanent
Full-time

30 days ago

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supervising the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems and equipment (excluding Main Turbine and Turbine Control Systems) in the geothermal power plant. This position involves supervising RCM specialists, planning and implementing maintenance activities, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENTMaintenance Delivery: Supervise the overhauling, upgrade, preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance tasks on mechanical systems and equipment.Testing and Commissioning: Perform tests to ensure that the equipment is functioning correctly according to its operational standards and verify that the maintenance work meets the quality standardsTroubleshooting and Diagnostics: Identify, diagnose, and resolve mechanical equipment issues to minimize downtime and maintain operational efficiency.Resource Management: Allocate resources including assignment of manpower, identification of materials, tools, and equipment, and withdrawal of inventory items from warehouse for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks.Maintenance Planning: Define the scope of each maintenance task, including detailed descriptions of the work to be done, the resources needed, and safety precautions based on equipment manuals and procedures, and historical maintenance data to optimize the maintenance intervals and procedures.Maintenance Scheduling: Create a detailed maintenance schedule that aligns with the plant's priority using computer systems which track their status, and update schedules in real-time based on unexpected changes or emergency maintenance needs.Documentation and Reports: Consolidate all documents and test results regarding the performed tasks and review the documentation to identify any trends or recurring problems that might suggest a need for further action or a change in maintenance strategy.Maintenance Strategy: Conduct RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance Maintenance) tools like FMECA (Failure Mode, Effect, and Criticality Analysis), Asset Condition Assessment, Asset Criticality Analysis, and other Asset Management techniques to improve equipment reliability and performance, prioritize maintenance activities, and optimize operational costs.SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMPLIANCESHE Compliance: Enforce SHE policies, procedures, and best practices within the mechanical team, promoting a culture of safety awareness, hazard identification, and risk mitigation.Risk Management: Conduct Task Risk Analysis (TRA) for maintenance tasks, identifying potential safety hazards, implementing risk mitigation measures, and promoting a safe work environment.BUDGET AND COST MANAGEMENTBudget Planning and Allocation: Collaborate with RCM specialists, to recommend annual maintenance budgets, project budgets, and cost estimates for maintenance activities, repairs, and upgrades.Cost Control: Conduct cost-benefit analyses, IRR assessments, and financial evaluations for maintenance projects, equipment investments, and maintenance improvement initiatives to assess their economic viability and value proposition.Procurement Execution: Initiate procurement processes, and purchase requisitions for acquiring mechanical resources, following procurement procedures, approval workflows, and budgetary constraints.Procurement Coordination: Coordinate procurement activities, order fulfillment, and delivery logistics with vendors, suppliers, and logistics providers to ensure timely and accurate delivery of maintenance resources to support maintenance operations.Procurement Monitoring: Monitor procurement transactions, procurement documentation, and procurement records, maintaining procurement data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with procurement policies and regulations.STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION AND MANAGEMENTInternal Communication: Coordinate and facilitate communication between maintenance teams, production personnel, and other departments to ensure alignment on maintenance priorities, schedules, and activities.External Communication: Interface with external contractors, vendors, suppliers, and service providers to coordinate maintenance services, equipment procurement, and contractor activities as needed.Change Management: Support change management initiatives, process improvements, and technological advancements within the mechanical team, communicating changes, updates, and benefits to stakeholders effectively.STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCESTraining and Skill Enhancement: Conduct training, workshops, and knowledge transfer sessions to enhance technical competencies and job skills within the mechanical team.Assist in performance evaluations, competency assessments, and performance feedback sessions for maintenance staff, providing constructive feedback and recognition for achievements.Perform other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by his/her immediate superior.Minimum Qualifications:

Must be a Registered Mechanical Engineer
With at least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in geothermal, thermal, industrial, or similarly complex operational environments
Must possess strong technical competency, including hands-on experience in executing maintenance tasks, knowledge of power plant operations (including steam field systems), proficiency in the use of tools, heavy equipment, and test instruments, as well as familiarity with plant-related software, programs, and systems. Must also be capable of analyzing data to enhance maintenance strategies and plant performance
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