As the Mechanical Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing all aspects of plant maintenance to ensure optimal efficiency, reliability, and safety. Your responsibilities will encompass but not limited to:

1. Health, Safety and Compliance

• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings to reinforce safety protocols and address immediate concerns.
• Review work permits submitted by contractors, ensuring all safety requirements are met before approval.
• Perform risk assessment reviews with contract workers to maintain relevance and compliance.
• Liaise with professional engineers and service providers for statutory equipment inspections and testing.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the team.

2. Maintenance Planning and Execution

• Develop and manage breakdown, preventive, and shutdown maintenance plans, including detailed work schedules and budgets.
• Oversee all maintenance activities, ensuring troubleshooting and repairs are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Coordinate daily maintenance operations with the Production section to minimize disruptions.
• Assign daily mechanical jobs, ensuring adherence to project procedures, schedules, and safety protocols.

3. Operational Oversight and Cost Management

• Inspect the site regularly to identify issues and determine necessary maintenance actions.
• Review maintenance costs and drive initiatives to improve cost efficiency.
• Maintain adequate spare parts and equipment inventory, ensuring proper storage and availability for operational needs.
• Track and analyze maintenance activities, equipment history, and repair costs to identify improvement opportunities and forecast future needs.

4. Team Leadership and Development

• Leadand manage the performance and development of the mechanical team, including technicians and subcontractors.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, fostering continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Encourage innovation and solution development to address complex maintenance challenges and drive operational excellence.

Requirements

1. Educational Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline. Higher qualifications (e.g., Bachelor's degree) are advantageous.

2. Professional Experience

• At least 8 years of direct, hands-on experience in maintenance within a chemical plant or similar industrial environment.
• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory or team leadership role, overseeing maintenance teams and operations in a chemical plant setting.

3. Technical Competencies

• Proven expertise in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of chemical plant equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, reactors, heat exchangers).
• Strong understanding of maintenance technologies, reliability engineering principles, and best practices for asset management.
• Familiarity with mechanical equipment and manufacturing processes specific to the chemical industry, including safety and regulatory standards.

4. Systems and Process Knowledge

• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning and scheduling using SAP or other Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Ability to analyze maintenance data, generate reports, and optimize preventive and corrective maintenance strategies.

5. Leadership and Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a track record of fostering collaboration and positive working relationships.
• Strong leadership qualities, including the ability to motivate, mentor, anddevelop team members.
• Proactive attitude towards driving work progress, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.