Steam Turbine EngineerReference: FRD000218-KB-1Client based in the Free State seeks the services of a Steam Turbine Engineer, responsible for providing timely technical solutions to the fleet of turbines installed.Duties & ResponsibilitiesMain DutiesRespond to customer requests for technical issue resolution relating to steam turbines using technical product knowledge and analytical skills while adhering to sound engineering principles, standards, practices, and procedures. Overall technical responsibility to support the customer in identifying plant risks and problems, recommending suitable solutions to improve plant performance and availability.ResponsibilitiesDo plant walk downs, including a comprehensive visual inspection of the plant on at least a monthly basis checking the correct operation of all accessible parts of the turbine and auxiliary systems.Advise on the required turbine history recording, such as running hours and start/stops, etc.Record monthly all significant abnormal events, occurrences that occurred on the turbine.Offer advice when informed of an excursion on plant performance.Provide advice, specification, and procedures to enable the client to re-commission turbine plant and auxiliaries, particularly following major outage work.Investigate and report on turbine occurrences.Recommend scope of work for all major planned outages.Determine the maintenance requirement and the scope of work prior to general overhauls, and specialist services required from the Engineer.Identify and optimise spares to be held to support planned overhauls and other maintenance.Compile technical specifications for plant operation and maintenance, including the recommended purchase of replacement parts.Revise, monitor, and update relevant documentation to ensure correct application of operating and maintenance procedures.Act as a communication channel to the OEM on technical matters and information required for the operation and maintenance of the turbines.Carry out ad hoc audit reviews of operating and maintenance practices and report any deviations to the client.Provide turbine-related training as per the needs of the client's turbine system engineers.Assist with compiling technical specifications for the South African refurbishment turbine components.Regularly inform the client about fleet experience on similar turbine islands supplied by the Engineer.Inform the client of the latest engineering designs and developments that may improve the plant design.Be available for emergency consultation during unplanned turbine failure incidents.Provide detailed reports to relevant client representatives when requested.Attend a 3-monthly technical discussion meeting.Submit a monthly report by the Resident Service Engineer to the client.Submit a report subsequent to planned and unplanned outages.Required CompetencesEducation- B Tech. or B Eng. degree in Mechanical EngineeringExperience- 5+ years experience in Steam Turbine operation, maintenance, projects, and installation- Experience working directly with customers- Computer skills: MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and ExcelPackage & RemunerationR 1 - R 2 - Monthly
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