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Date Posted: Friday, September 22 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

JOB SUMMARY
The job holder is responsible for assisting in supervising maintenance and troubleshooting of all Mechanical equipment, assist in establishing all necessary troubleshooting, maintenance routines and procedures, based on OEM recommendations, relevant law, and industry best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE;
• Assist in supervising routine and other mechanical maintenance services.
• Provide engineering support for analysing the mechanical equipment and control problems associated with generation equipment.
• Participate in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of maintenance programs for all electrical equipment and controls systems.
• Interface with Maintenance Engineers and other departments on work related concems and problems.
• Assist in prepreparing estimates for budgetary requirements.
• Participate in the preparation of engineering reports, capital project justifications, special
• maintenance work order reports, and initiate purchases.
• Participate in investigating and the evaluation of equipment and parts and recommend changes to improve efficiency.
• Participate in updating, developing and support of maintenance procedures.
• Supervises emergency maintenance.
• Ensure the level of knowledge, skills, and proficiency of mechanical maintenance staff is
• maintained at a high standard and meet the skill requirements needed to maximize equipment
• Ensure the level of knowledge, skills, and proficiency of mechanical maintenance staff is
• maintained at a high standard and meet the skill requirements needed to maximize equipment operational readiness.
• Work with Workplace Safety and Health Officer to ensure facility, environmental, health, safety, and security are compliant.
• Participates in field testing programs and equipment commissioning as required, including the testing/commissioning of all new mechanical equipment and systems.
• Participate actively and positively in the development and achievement of the company's goals and objectives.
• In cooperation with plant staff, develop and update maintenance standards and procedures for electrical equipment.
• Attend plant safety meetings, and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Direct and provide on-the-job training and assist in the appraisal for Junior personnel.
• Assist in the management and maintenance of fleet and mobile equipment.
• Provide emergency after-hours support (call-out) and standby duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a University of recognized standing with a minimum of 5 years progressive technical experience, including Three (3) years supervisory experience of engineers and technical support in hydropower plants.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate work, and to provide training to other staff.
• Broad professional background pertaining to power equipment and auxiliaries in hydropower generating stations to carry out the duties of the position.
• Familiarity with Francis turbines and associated equipment is an asset.
• Membership in Professional Engineering Organization.
• Must have the ability to deal with other personnel with diplomacy in the roles of supervisor and coordinator.
• Must be a good organizer and adept at scheduling a heavy workload.
• Must have mature judgment and the ability to accept and complete assignments given by objective and schedule.
• Must have a broad technical background pertaining to Mechanical Engineering. Good knowledge of engineering standards and safety standards.
• Functional knowledge of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, etc.
• Must be a member of EIZ
• Must be REngB

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Non-partisan
• Honest and reliable with high moral strength
• Innovative and proactive
• Mature judgment
• A high degree of integrity
• Tact and diplomatic
• Ability to work with minimum supervision Self-starter

SKILLS
• Good interpersonal and communication skills Analytical, organizational and leadership skills Good report writing and oral presentation skills

TENURE OF EMPLOYMENT
• A three (3) years fixed term contract.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

If you meet the above requirements kindly submit your application letter, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic and professional qualifications. Daytime and reachable telephone numbers should be clearly stated.
Applications should be addressed to careers@kgl.co.zm 

Closing date for receiving applications will be Friday 29 September 2023 at 16:00hrs.

The advertiser provides equal employment opportunity to Zambia Nationals on merit and without discrimination on grounds of colour, tribe, place of origin, language, race, social origin, religion, belief, gender, marital status, ethnicity, health, pregnancy, culture or economic grounds.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.



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