Condition Monitoring Technician at BOTSWANA POWER CORPORATION


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CONDITION MONITORING TECHNICIAN (X1)

Facility:   Morupule
Job Type: 
Date:   Feb 1, 2023
AdCode:   1084

 In its pursuit to become a Competitive Commercial Power Utility within the Region, Botswana Power Corporation invites applications from suitably qualified, highly energetic, dynamic, result oriented, innovative, and customer focused individuals, who believe they can be part of a great team that delivers power to Botswana to apply for the below listed position not later than  15th February 2023.

Main purpose of the position

Monitors the condition of the plant equipment and machinery. Analyses and recommends for remedial action in accordance with set specifications, safety standards and procedures to ensure optimal plant availability and reliability.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conducts routine equipment health audit and drive resolution on identified defects in accordance with standards and procedure to prevent catastrophic failure.
  • Performs Non-Destructive Testing in accordance with standards and procedures.
  • Collects, analyse and interpret data of power plant equipment to initiate corrective actions and propose improvements to enhance reliability and availability in accordance to standard operational procedures.
  • Carry out prescribed stakeholder management activities by following existing procedures.
  • Identifies appropriate inspection techniques and methods of analysis that are in line with best practices and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Operates in accordance with policies and procedures, while performing routine safety checks on equipment and workspace.
  • Contributes to the development of risk assessments
  • Participates in safety inspections and reports on findings to maintain safety of personnel and good housekeeping of the plant.

Qualifications

  • A recognized Diploma in Mechanical / Non-Destructive Testing or equivalent.
  • Certification of vibration analysis or any other condition monitoring and non-destructive testing technology is an added advantage.
  • Must be registered with the Engineers Registration Board
  • A valid Class B Driver’s license

Experience

  • At least three (3) years post qualification in an industrial maintenance environment.
  • Supervisory experience would be an added advantage

Competencies

  • Drive For Results
  • Leadership
  • Customer Focus
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Management Excellence
  • Values Ethic and Integrity
  • Problem Solving
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Process Management
  • Action Oriented
  • Showing Community and Social Responsibility

 

Interested and suitably qualified applicants are requested to apply by no later than  15th February 2023.  Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

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