Summary

The Head: Mechanical Engineering is responsible for implementing the maintenance policy defined by the Technical Director and help ensuring compliance, availability and optimal operation of airport Mechanical systems and Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance Planning and Coordination; Program and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance tasks for Mechanical systems.
• Maintenance Execution Oversight; Manage all maintenance activities performed by the assistant engineers, Mechanical technicians and the subcontractors, make sure it is implemented on a timely manner as per the maintenance plans.
• Maintenance System Implementation (CMMS); Full implementation of the maintenance plans, activities and reporting through computerized Maintenance management activities.
• Maintenance Analysis and Action Management; Analyze all maintenance report and take actions immediately for corrections by raising requests, escalations, call for interventions.
• Corrective Maintenance Coordination; Trigger and coordinate corrective maintenance operations carried out in-house or by subcontractors.
• Equipment Monitoring and Control; Monitor the equipment under his/her responsibility.
• Equipment Compliance and Functionality Assurance; Ensure the conformity and proper functioning of all Mechanical systems and equipment’s.
• Activity Reporting Consistency; Consistency of reporting all activities on timely manners.
• Technical Issue Escalation; Escalation of the major technical issues which present risk to airport operations and level of service.
• Maintenance Optimization and Review; Continues review of the task lists, inspection activities make it more efficient and relevant to the infrastructure and system used by the airport.
• Maintenance Analysis and Action Management (Duplicate); Analyse all maintenance report and take actions immediately for corrections by raising requests, escalations, call for interventions.
• Equipment Installation and Commissioning; Coordinate and supervise the installation, adjustment and commissioning of new electrical equipment.
• Acceptance Testing and Commissioning; Carry out acceptance tests for the commissioning of new electrical facilities.
• ORAT Participation; Participate in the Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer (ORAT) process to ensure new facilities are functional.
• Contract Development (SLA); Create Contract packages for service level agreement for the Mechanical systems in the airport as per the task lists.
• Budget Planning and Management; Initiate budget for corrective and preventive maintenance for the Mechanical systems.
• Spare Parts Identification; Identify spare parts required for Mechanical systems.
• Stock Monitoring and Reporting; Stock monitoring and reporting.
• Payment Processing and Contract Compliance; Raise payment request for services provider on time manner make sure payment done on time as per the contract terms and conditions.
• Performance and Quality Management; Close performance and quality management for assistant engineers, technicians and subcontractors and report and report any misconduct, non-conformity, propose and take disciplinary actions.
• Cross-functional Coordination; Coordinate the activities of the departments with other relevant technical, operational departments and stakeholders.
• Policy Compliance; Ensure respect for company policies and procedures.
• Safety and Risk Management; Ensure work done is implemented in safe regulatory manner and risk assessment is done and communicated prior to the work.
• Strategic Planning and Investment Contribution; Participate in the definition of the investment and maintenance plan and budget, for the upgrading, optimization and improvement of facilities and equipment under his/her responsibility.
• SMS Contribution and Implementation; Contribute to event Reporting and safety risk analysis as part of the SMS.
• SMS Corrective Actions Implementation; Implement the preventive and corrective actions prescribed by the SMS within its scope of activity.
• Internal Communication; Communicate internally on the progress of maintenance work.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent
• Proficiency in both English and Swahili

Requirements

• At least 5 years' proven experience in maintenance of Mechanical Systems preferably airports related systems
• Experience in airport mechanical systems or large-scale infrastructure is an added advantage

Characteristics

Required Competencies:

Reporting To

• Chief Technical Officer