Head of Mechanical Engineering

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Company Description Egis is an international player in consulting, construction engineering and mobility services. We design and operate intelligent infrastructures and buildings that respond to the challenges linked to the climate emergency and enable more balanced, sustainable and resilient land use planning. Present in 120 countries, Egis puts the expertise of its 20 500 employees at the service of its clients and develops cutting-edge innovations within the reach of all projects. Through the diversity of its areas of intervention, the Group is a key player in the collective organization of society and the living environment of citizens throughout the world. Succeeding in the alliance between improving the quality of life of populations, the economic and social development of territories and massive decarbonization to meet the imperative of carbon neutrality in 2050. Our size and international scope allow us to have a systemic approach to the climate crisis to offer low-carbon solutions in all our sectors of activity. Job Description 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 equipment’s 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 Bachelor’s 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 Additional Information