Maintenance Project Technician needed at Astron Energy Ltd.

Job Description

• Development, Planning, Execution and Closure of Capital Projects
• Coordinate project through typical Project Management life cycle
• Ensure Capital projects satisfy the constraints of the Iron Triangle Approach specifically time, budget scope and quality
• Development of Project plans using Project Management software e.g. Microsoft Projects
• Provide scheduled updates on Capital Project Progress to all critical stakeholders
• Conduct resource planning to ensure Capital Projects are adequately resourced
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all critical assets
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Co-ordinate Capital Project Activities with Supply Chain Planner and Scheduler
• Provide input into 5 yearly Capital Planning Process
• Prepare AFE (Approval for expenditure) documents and Capital Project justification
• Prepare Capitalization documents for closure of Capital Projects
• Conduct investigations on SHEQ related incidents
• Make use of coordination of change tools for required plant/equipment changes
• Provide coaching to Projects interns
• Gain knowledge on Astron Energy Managing Safe Work Process
• Issuing of permits for project related activities
• Contribute to ensuring an incident free environment
• Develop innovative strategies to streamline project activities and processes
• Professional Qualification and Certifications: National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience:

• 2 years’ experience in petrochemical industry
• 2 years’ experience capital projects
• Experience in lubricants manufacturing environment
• Experience in FMCG or production related environment
• Project coordination experience and managing contractors
• Microsoft Project experience

Knowledge and skills:

• Project Coordination
• Report Writing
• Knowledge of conveyors, motors, pumps, piping, boilers, compressors
• Basic electrical engineering knowledge
• Knowledge of fluids and thermodynamics
• Knowledge of the OHSACT specifically GMR, EMR and PER
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work alone and in teams
• Energetic
• Attention to detail
• Innovative
• Ability to develop solutions
• Knowledge of problem solving techniques i.e. Fishbone, 5Why etc.