Senior Technician - Electrical (Inspection serivces)

JOB PURPOSE:

• To conduct thorough examination, testing, and certification of lifting equipment and air receivers to ensure the safety of personnel and machinery for efficient operation.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assess the requirements for each examination, load testing, and hydrostatic testing to ensure accurate assessment of specific equipment.

• Oversee the Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods carried out on lifting equipment components/machine elements, ensuring accurate assessment and recording of results to confirm components are in safe condition.

• Attend lifting equipment and pressure vessel (air receiver) breakdowns and unplanned examination/testing tasks with minimal supervision, performing repairs within the given timeframe to reduce production downtime.

• Order spare parts and maintain record status of all lifting equipment and pressure vessels (air receivers) inspected/tested using the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to ensure proper operational documentation.

• Oversee all inspection/testing tasks to ensure compliance with safety procedures and plant operational requirements.

• Assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the Supervisor/Mechanical Engineer, Inspection Services.

• Lead Technicians, Inspection Services, in conducting inspections, testing, and assessment of lifting equipment and air receivers.

• Monitor repeated breakdowns or issues with lifting equipment and pressure vessels (air receivers & alumina tankers) and implement necessary modifications or rectifications to resolve problems.

• Provide on-the-job training and enhance the skills of new technicians to ensure they can competently conduct inspection and testing tasks.

4. QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Mechanical, Structural (Civil), or Electrical Engineering.

Minimum Experience:

• Engineering Degree: Minimum 2 years’ experience in an engineering discipline related to lifting equipment/accessories.

• Diploma in Engineering: Minimum 6 years’ experience in an engineering discipline related to lifting equipment/accessories.

Skills:

• Certified in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II methods: Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Testing (MT), and Visual Testing (VT) as per ASNT-SNT-TC-1A standard or equivalent.

• Familiar with inspection/testing procedures, standards, and acceptance criteria for lifting equipment and air receivers.

• Trained in examination/testing of overhead cranes, mobile cranes, forklifts, MEWPs, air receivers, and loose lifting equipment.

• Familiar with inspection/testing procedures, standards, acceptance criteria for lifting equipment and air receivers, and Permit-to-Work receiving authority.