Reliability Centered Maintenance Specialist
The RCM (Reliability Centered Maintenance) Specialist will be responsible for performing maintenance and repair activities on the mechanical, electrical, and control and instrumentation systems and equipment of the geothermal power plant. This role is crucial in ensuring the plant operates efficiently, reliably, and safely.
Maintenance Management
- Preventive Maintenance Execution: Perform regular preventive maintenance work orders on plant systems and equipment to prevent potential failures and ensure optimal performance..
- Corrective Maintenance Execution: Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment failures and quickly and efficiently perform or supervise repairs to minimize downtime and maintain plant productivity. Test and make adjustments to systems and equipment after repairs to ensure they are functioning correctly and safely.
- Overhauling Execution: Perform or supervise complex repairs, replacements, and upgrades as part of the rehabilitation process. This includes dismantling, overhauling, and reassembling major components utilizing specialized knowledge and skills to restore equipment to its optimal working condition.
- Equipment Upgrade: Assist in the planning, perform or supervise the implementation of system modifications and upgrades, and provide technical input to improve system reliability and performance based on observed field conditions and operational issues.
- Documentation and Record Keeping: Document all maintenance actions taken, including repairs, part replacements, and adjustments, using maintenance management software, maintenance report templates, and logbooks and submit timely to the maintenance supervisors and engineers.
- Procedure Development and Improvement: Assist in the development of detailed maintenance procedures. This includes routine checks, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting steps, and emergency response actions. Regularly review and assess existing maintenance procedures to identify areas for improvement.
Safety, Environmental, and Security Compliance
- Adherence to Regulatory Standards: Ensure that all maintenance work complies with environmental laws, safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Safety Protocol Compliance: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures, including the use of
- personal protective equipment (PPE), adherence to lockout-tagout protocols, and participation in routine safety drills and trainings.
- Incident Reporting: Promptly report safety hazards, incidents, or near misses to the maintenance
- supervisors or designated safety officer. Provide information to aid in the investigation and to help
- prevent future occurrences.
- Emergency Response: Understand and execute or assist in the emergency response protocols to swiftly and effectively respond to incidents, minimizing risks to personnel and equipment.
Budget and Cost Management
- Budget Forecasting: Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to maintenance activities by providing detailed information on maintenance needs which includes parts, tools, and external services.
- Cost Optimization: Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or quality of maintenance work.
Stakeholder Communication and Maintenance
- External Vendor and Contractor Relations: Coordinate and supervise external vendors and contractors, ensuring compliance with project specifications and plant standards
- Internal Communication: Regularly communicate with the RCM team, and other plant staff to share
- information regarding maintenance activities, equipment status, and ongoing issues. Participate in
- team meetings and discussions to ensure alignment and collaboration across the plant.
- Collaboration with other Workgroups: Coordinate and work closely with other teams to optimize maintenance activities.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least a Technical/Vocational Course Graduate related to Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Control and Instrumentation Systems; or Undergraduate of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Must have completed a TESDA National Certification related to Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Control and Instrumentation Systems
- Must be a Certified Plant Mechanic or Registered Master Electrician or Certified Instrumentation and Control Technician
- With at least three (3) years experience in Geothermal, Thermal, Energy Industry or significant relevant experience; and with Advanced Expertise in Maintenance Execution
- One (1) vacant position available in Tiwi, Albay