Petrochemical and Refinery
Senior Mechanical Foreman | |||
| Company | Zueitina Oil Company | Experience | 11-15 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of posting | 2008-07-03 16:43 | Salary indication | Negotiable |
| Category | Petrochemical and Refinery | Start date | As soon as possible |
| Region | Africa North | Duration | Open contract |
| Country | Libya | ||
| Location | Desert location | ||
| Description | Basic Function: Organises, supervises & participates in the installation, overhaul repair & maintenance of a wide variety of mechanical systems & equipment associated with the Company's oil & gas operations. Function & Responsibilities: 1. The organisation, disposition & control of manpower, equipment & facilities assigned to the Mechanical dept. 2. Is responsible for the observance of safe work practices within the field & workshop areas & ensures that applicable safety procedures & regulations are observed by the personnel under his jurisdiction. 3. Ensures that all installation & repair work is carried out according to the applicable standards & codes of practice & that the workforce under his command are aware of such standards. 4. Constantly reviews installed systems & equipment to ensure safe & correct operation. Initiates remedial action where required & makes suggestions regarding modifications or additions to the existing installations. 5. Undertakes or directs others in the fault finding, maintenance, repair & testing of rotating, reciprocating & static mechanical equipment & systems. This includes, but is not limited to, single & multi-stage pumps of all types, for various services, including centrifugal. piston, vane, gear, screw, etc.: centrifugal gas compressors, including hogh horsepower multi-stage & tandem case units: gas turbines of industrial & aero derivative design, of split & single-shaft types: motor drives in a wide range of types & rating: gear drives & speed increasers: air compressor systems, blowers, fans, heat exchangers, lubrication systems, etc. 6. Liaises with members of the mechanical group in order to solve complex problems & where required will initiate assistance from other sections or supervisory staff. 7. Co-ordinates other groups leaders within the maintenance department on projects requiring multi-discipline personnel. Liaises with other departments, e.g. safety, production, general maintenance engineering etc. to ensure activities are carried out correctly & efficiently. 8. Reviews ongoing or future work to be carried out by the mechanical section & maintains up-to-date records & project files. 9. Maintains accurate information files & records on all systems & equipment pertaining to the group. 10. Organises efficient remedial action to correct mechanical malfunction or failures on a 24 hour basis. 11. Analyses or diagnoses repetitive malfunctions & offers recommendations regarding corrective action. 12. Reviews major eqiupment operating data on a daily basis & notes any abnormal operating trends & initiates preventive or corrective action. 13. Works closely with Maintenance Planning group & advises on preventive maintenance procedures & compilation of equipment data. 14. Has firm knowledge of material procurement & warehousing technique. Prepares equipment & spare part requisitions & also advises on stock levels when required. 15. Is responsible for all routine administration duties relating to the operation of the mechanical section, this includes the preparation of daily & monthly reports, time sheets, etc. 16. Must be literate & numerate to a high degree & be capable of compiling detailed technical reports when required. 17. Must be aware of proper man-management techniques in order to motivate & control a multi-national work force to the Company's advantage. 18. Co-ordinates the training of local craftsmen & monitors progress. Advises training group of section or individual requirements. 19. Has s thorough knowledge of lifting devices & associated equipment. 20. Ensures that all such equipment used by mechanical section is maintained in good order. 21. Should have a responsible attitude to the Company's needs & requirements. | ||
| Skills | B.Sc Degree in Mechanical Engineering, coupled with 5 years experience or Technical School Graduate or equivalent plus further technical or academic training. Minimum 12 years relevant experience in mechanical disiciplne, with in-depth experince of rotating equipment a mandatory requirement. | ||
| Remarks | Independence of Operation: As a highly skilled technical specialist, the individual is required to exercise a high degree of analytical judgement in matters pertaining to fault-finding, maintenance & repair of installed mechanical equipment & related systems. | ||
| Reference Nr | 022/zo/jlb | ||
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