Head of Mechanical Engineering

The Head of 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.

• 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 equipments 

• 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. 

Qualifications :

• Education 

Bachelors degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent 

• Professional Certifications 

Certification or training in mechanical systems HVAC systems or maintenance systems from recognized institutions or equipment manufacturers is an added advantage

• Experience 

At least 5 years proven experience in maintenance of Mechanical Systems preferably airports related systems 

• Language 

Proficiency in both English and Swahili 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time