Engineering Manager
QUALIFICATIONS AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
● Relevant Professional Engineering degree (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering) or equivalent
● Must be registered as a Professional Engineer with relevant Professional Institutions.
● Must have a relevant management qualification.
● Good knowledge and understanding of budgeting practices
● Specialized knowledge and understanding of power plant processes and associated plant machinery
and equipment
● Possession of Government Certificate of Competency for Factories and Machinery is highly desirable
● PC Skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project and Outlook, Maximo,
Engineering Manager 2
FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Able to multi-task, manage and control multiple projects
● Must be committed and self-motivated and capable of leading and motivating others in a Team
● Able to work without supervision
● Must constantly demonstrate a “whatever it takes” attitude
● Knowledge & understanding of OHS Act and KPS Plant Safety Regulations & Codes
● Demonstrated effective project management skills
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
● Minimum of five to eight years managerial experience in coal fired power stations
● Demonstrated experience in engineering and operations of coal fired power stations with special
emphasis on successfully integrating modern and original equipment technology
● Previous supervisory experience managing people in an engineering team based environment
● Experience in assessing or improving the remnant life of power plants
CORE FUNCTIONS
● Ensure compliance with statutory inspection and testing requirements
● Ensure that the plant is operated and maintained in accordance with your appointment under the OHS
Act
● Assume responsibility for plant wide Safety program including design, implementation, review and
compliance
● Take responsibility for investigation and follow up of all accidents and incidents which are reported.
Ensure accidents are reported to Plant Manager and, if necessary, relevant governmental
agencies
● Assume overall responsibility for root cause analysis of plant failures, development of solutions and
advice to Production and Maintenance Managers
● Provide advice in the development of Operations and Maintenance procedures and strategic spares
stocking
● Assume responsibility for all engineering and enhancement projects which fall outside the
Maintenance function
● Review and provide final approval of work scope, adjudication of contracts, contract content, and final
acceptance in consultation with Maintenance and Production Manager
● Take responsibility for all EPC contracts, act as custodian to ensure compliance, changes and
approvals are adequately reviewed and records are kept
● Prioritize projects and deploy resources necessary to achieve timely completion
● Develop working knowledge of the PPA
● Provide advice for the design and implementation of maintenance and operating procedures for all
plant and equipment
● Provide advice on necessary operations and maintenance training requirements
● Ensure that environmental permit monitoring and reporting requirements are complied with, and
investigate and rectify any deviations from permit limits
● Monitor and improve the plant performance in accordance with design specifications to achieve
optimum plant life
● Monitor and improve plant efficiency and provide advice to Maintenance and Production Teams
● Communicate and liase with Production and Maintenance Manager in respect of defects or unusual
occurrences which require further investigation
● Act as custodian of Annual Production and Outage Plan and communicate plan to City Power
● Effectively delegate responsibilities to Team Members and ensure those charged accurately and
timeously carry out assigned tasks
● Assist in renewal of Coal Supply contracts
● Provide advice, analysis and reporting service on water chemistry, coal and ash quality
● Ensure maximum and accurate utilization of Maximo system and the IT system to support the entire
Engineering function
● Assume overall responsibility for IT system, Maximo system and engineering records and archive
● Coordinate contracting of external engineering resources
● Compile, analyse and provide advice on plant failure statistics
● Assist the Maintenance and Production Managers in developing work scopes for planned and forced
outages.
● Maximize plant availability
● Maximize generation through accurate planning, task coordination and prioritisation of resources
● Provide assistance in the development and implementation of procedures for the operation and testing
of the plant and ensure staff are fully conversant in the procedures
● Coordinate with Maintenance and Production Managers in development of Annual Production and
Outage Plan
● Ensure coordination, liaison, and daily communication with Maintenance, Commercial and Production
Manager to provide a seamless and professional service to all stakeholders
● Provide development plans, counselling, review feedback and identify training needs of Team
Members
● Be aware of and communicate the potential impacts of current and proposed legislative requirements
that may affect the business
● Constructively participate and contribute to the annual budgeting process
● Assume overall responsibility for cost control and accurate forecasting of engineering expenditure and
engineering project budgets
● Provide a written monthly report to Plant Manager addressing past progress, current status and future
projects. Ensure inclusion of budgetary impacts
● Be aware of and pursue the objectives of the KPS Employee Equity Plan
● Actively participate in the preparation, construction implementation and reporting of the Annual
Operating Plan.
● Assist in developing & improving practices and procedures on an on-going basis in step with modern
technology & experience gained
● Actively participate and encourage good housekeeping, teamwork and upholding of superior
standards
● Be flexible & willing to learn and assist in all aspects of operations & maintenance
Highly competitive salary.