Lead Instrumentation and Control Engineer

Asset Description:
Shuweihat S2 IWPP, a Greenfield development project will produce 1507 MW of power and 100 MIGD of water. The Plant includes two power and desalination blocks, each comprising two gas turbines, one steam turbine and three Multi-stage Flash distiller units. The gas turbines are the latest Siemens SGT5000F (94.3A(6)) gas turbines, complete with Siemens steam turbines and generators. The HRSGs are provided by Samsung and the MSF distiller units by Doosan. The first block of power and water capacity is expected to enter commercial operation at the beginning of May 2011, with the facility commercial operation expected in September 2011.
The plant is owned by Ruwais Power Company (RPC) in which ADWEA has 60% equity and the remaining 40% equally shared between GDF Suez and Marubeni.
The plant will be operated and maintained by S2 Operation and Maintenance Company, which is jointly owned (50:50) by Marubeni and GDF Suez. The advertised position is for the S2 O&M;Company.
Job Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, the Lead Instrumentation and Control (I&C;) Engineer will be accountable to lead a team of engineers and technicians to fulfil the day to day I&C;maintenance activities at the power and desalination plant. Additionally, the Lead I&C;Engineer is responsible to support the management of the major outages of the plant, ensuring that the plant meets availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and cost targets, safely and within strict environmental limits.
Core Competencies
Technical:
1. Good I&C;engineering foundation and practical knowledge of how it applies to modern power plant and desalination plant technologies
2. A thorough understanding of DCS technology
3. A thorough understanding of the skills required by I&C;Engineers and Technicians to undertake quality maintenance activities.
4. Knowledge of contract management
5. Power plant engineering concepts
6. Strong understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management systems and safety rules.
7. Working knowledge of commercial contracts and agreements (PWPA,OMA,GSA etc)
8. Budget preparation, planning and cost control
9. Ability to formulate and communicate strategic goals and directions
10. Good command of the English language
11. Good planning and leadership skills
12. Excellent communication, presentation, IT and interpersonal skills
13. A Working experience and knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems.(CMMS)
Behavioural:
1. Ability to build and work with multi cultural and multi – disciplinary staff
2. Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members
3. Seek, organise and exchange information for decision making and problem solving
4. Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues
5. Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and activities in line with business objectives
6. Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
7. Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making
8. A pro-active approach to planning and decision making
9. Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
1. Supporting the management of the long term (Siemens) gas turbine service contract with respect to planned and unplanned outage services of gas turbines
2. Development of routine plant maintenance through the use of CMMS.
3. Successful preparations and completion of planned shutdowns conducted by Siemens
4. Implementation of electrical and I&C;engineering practices in accordance with OEM and international standards
5. Support the development and implementation of a Long Term engineering strategic plan
6. Life cycle management for all I&C;systems
7. Completing the planned shutdowns within time and budget
8. Safe and efficient delivery of high levels of commercial availability within environment limits
9. Make decisions, or assist others to make decisions, to resolve plant maintenance problems with immediate, medium and long term consequences
10. Lead and motivate the team by setting appropriate people and plant related performance measures
11. Deliver outcomes, in all areas of work, consistent with the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies
12. Ensure Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures are followed.
13. Participate in internal / external Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental audits and monitor relevant findings
14. Ensure all procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals are kept up to date and necessary training is completed in a timely manner
15. Ensure suitable training programs are in place, both for individual development and engineering competence, and develop appropriate succession plans for key staff
16. Prepare a budget for maintenance and provide regular reports of expenditure, explaining variances, potential risks and/or problems and recommending solutions
17. Support an environment and mechanism where communication and cooperation between the Maintenance and Operation teams, as well as with Admin Staff, is maintained at excellent levels
Performance Indicators:
1. Safe and reliable maintenance of the I&C;equipment by the I&C;Team.
2. Meeting maintenance programmes and targets.
3. Meeting plant reliability and availability targets.
4. I&C;Section budget control.
5. I&C;Section safety record.
6. I&C;Section housekeeping.
Authorisations:
1. Competent Person under the power plant O&M;Safety Rules.
2. Tendering Evaluation.
3. Approving overtime.
4. Managing the personnel in their Section team.
5. Evaluating and perform maintenance tasks.
6. Spending within the revenue budget up to a limit set by the Maintenance Manager.
Direct Reports:
I&C;Engineers and Technicians
Interfaces:
Internal:
1. Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
2. Shift Charge Engineers.
3. Administration and Finance Personnel
External:
1. Customer.
2. Major Contractors and Suppliers
Education:
1. An accredited degree in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering.
2. Demonstrated competence at engineering level with adequate education and training supported.
Experience:
1. Leading and Managing People skills with at least 5 years of total operation experience with progressive experience as auxiliary, boiler, turbine and control room operator.
2. Experience preferred in CCGT, Gas Turbines Desalination plant and a wide range of auxiliary equipment.
3. Budget reporting
4. Commercial awareness and PPA/PWPA knowledge
Medical Status:
The post holder shall be medically able to undertake the duties of the post and any duties they may have to undertake as part of their role in the Power Station emergency plan.