Mechanical Engineering Jobs- Oil and Gas Company

Vacancy: Maintenance Technician - Mechanical
REPORT TO: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Kampala
Country: Uganda
Job Description (Duties):

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Technician Mechanical is a specialized technician who follow a specific training program and is a member of the maintenance team with the important role of maintaining the reliability of our equipment. The Maintenance Technician -  Mechanical is responsible for doing modifications on corrective and preventive maintenance,  to minimize the failures in electric and mechanical equipment in order to prevent either lost time or poor quality data by ensuring that their assigned equipment is maintained as per Segment standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:

People & Training

    Participates in advanced schools and seminars related to his/her expertise , for refreshing and actually sharing his/her knowledge with the maintenance team, ensures his/her post training is actually recorded.
     Keeps current with new equipment and technology and updated maintenance methods.
    Promotes the importance of Data and Service Quality and flawless job execution within the maintenance community.
    Understands and complies with the Company rules and regulations.
    Assists in the development and coaching of less senior Technicians.
    Assists the other team members with the maintenance sections of their training program and liaises, where required with Field Operations Personnel.

Process & Equipment

    Ensures all assigned equipment is continually maintained at shop with highest standards, resulting in proper functionality and minimum failures.
    Performs equipment repair and modification in a competent complete manner in accordance with documented procedures and workmanship standards.
    Sufficiently troubleshoots and repairs assigned equipment - Participates in Root Cause Analysis of failures.
    Records all maintenance and failure events immediately and accurately using the most up to date Computerized Maintenance Management System.
    Drives their workflow and ensures data entry is accurate, timely and honestly.
    Actively uses Support both for technical solutions and for knowledge sharing.
    Makes recommendations to supervisors on requirements for spare parts, test equipment and tools necessary for efficient maintenance.
    Understands and helps drive the World Wide Service Quality Plan within the location.

Quality & HSE

    Promotes a culture of safety awareness within the maintenance community.
    Ensures his/her work areas are safe, clean and orderly at all times.
    Maintains strict confidentiality of the Company and client information.
    Follows the Company policies and procedures on health, safety and environment.
    Supports Management efforts to minimize general and Segment-specific Quality and HSE risks and promotes respect, understanding and adherence to safety regulations.
    Conducts unsafe and hazardous situation audit / identification.



Necessary Qualifications:

Experience and Competencies:

    Degree in a technical field
    3 years relevant experience
    Excellent organization and communication skills.
    Knowledge of the InTouch or Q-Trac system is an added advantage.

How to Apply: If interested, please submit in person a typed up-to-date CV and application letter with copies of your academic papers

NFT Consult – Uganda,Kisozi Complex, Plot 6/8 Kyaggwe Road, Nakasero
Tel: +256 0414237904 / 24, 0312266904

OR

NFT Consult - Rwanda, Plot 8721, Golf Course Road, Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel: +250 252570099, +250 0755335419, +250 0785119453.

If applying online, please send an email to inquiries@nftconsult.com.

Attach your CV and application letter ONLY; please merge them into ONE file in MS word or PDF format.

DO NOT attach scanned academic papers or documents when applying online.

Deadline: 8/15/2010