Technical Support Engineer

**Position Specification** -------------------------- **Division:** ------------- **Engineering** --------------- **Section:** ------------ **Electrical/I&C** ------------------ **Title:** ---------- **Technical Support Engineer** ------------------------------ **Grade:** ---------- **Reporting To:** ----------------- **Technical Asset Manager/Lead** -------------------------------- **Reported By:** ---------------- **Qualification:** ------------------ **B.E or above** ---------------- **Experience/Age** ------------------ **3-5years/25-35years** ----------------------- **External Hiring Criteria** ---------------------------- **B.E or above. 3-5 years of experience at same position in similar technology power plant.** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Internal Promotion Criteria** ------------------------------- Position/Department Summary: Technical Support (TS) provides engineering and technical support to Operation and Maintenance team at the Marafiq IWPP. The main activities are the Engineering and Data Management in close coordination with Power Operations, Desalination and Maintenance departments. Key tasks involve: * Supportsthe process for ensuring that all of the power plant assets within the Marafiq are compliant with engineering policies and all relevant statutory obligations associated with asset. * Monitoring and evaluating various relevant parameters to provide accurate information and provide analysis of the performance of the different process in the plant. * Preparation and submission of daily, weekly, monthly and any other report required by the business. * Assists in the implementation of this process on a cost effective and timely basis in conjunction with all other maintenance and overhaul activities. * Supports the management of engineering changes on plant systems, to ensure that they are executed in accordance with relevant Marafiq procedures. * Identify and manage asset reliability risks that could adversely affect plant or business operations. * Lead the development and implementation of specific engineering work packages in support of these strategies as stand-alone activities or within the overall scope of major projects/overhauls. Functions/ Task: **Safety at Work** * Ensures the compliance of IMS. Ensure a safe working environment for himself, his colleagues and contractors while working on any equipment * Ensures all Method Statements Work Instruction and Procedures are followed by himself and Contractors while undertaking any work * Reports any unsafe conditions in accordance with procedure * Provide technical support for the change control process * Carry out audits of compliance of all stakeholders within the Marafiq Team with relevant procedures for systems and implement corrective or improvement measures **Dimensions** * Track the production losses and abnormally high maintenance cost assets. * Find ways to reduce those losses or high costs. * In full partnership with the operations and maintenance teams develop plans to eliminate or reduce the losses using good engineering practices and or RCA techniques. * Provides technical support to operations, maintenance management and technical personnel. * Has direct responsibility for managing overhauls and projects. * Has responsibility for managing project expenditure. * Delegated responsibility for the development of asset management strategies for all plant assets within Marafiq to deliver the required performance at minimum through life cost * Indirect responsibility for variable levels of support from other department and external resources **Key success factors:** * Implementation of all physical activities with zero HSE events * All projects completed within agreed budgets and programs * Implementation strategies that integrate with major overhauls and maintenance activities with minimal additional disruption * Effective and productive use of resources to meet the needs of Operation and Maintenance teams **Knowledge, skills and experience:** **Desirable** **Essential** Honors Degree in a relevant engineering or project management discipline **ü** Chartered Engineering Status **ü** Formal project management qualification **ü** Business qualification (e.g. Diploma or MBA) **ü** Prior experience within the power generation industry in a range of engineering roles including engineering, operation, or maintenance **ü** Prior experience and proven track record of senior project management responsibility within a power plant construction or overhaul environment **ü** In depth knowledge and proven track record in the management of HSE in a major project environment, ideally supported by NEBOSH National Certificate **ü** Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively with both internal and external person