Maintenance Manager

 

ContourGlobal develops, acquires, and operates power generation facilities with proven and cutting-edge energy technologies. We are an international high-growth company, founded in 2005, that has grown exponentially to own and operate a fleet of renewable and thermal assets, located in 20 countries across 4 continents. Wherever we operate, we are committed to the highest standards of health and safety, environmental, social responsibility, our people’s well-being. Our longstanding ESG pledge includes becoming net-zero carbon by 2050.

Acquisition of ContourGlobal by the US private-equity fund KKR will enable us greatly to further expand our portfolio, increase investment in the energy transition, and take advantage of new opportunities in our core markets. Our multinational, integrated team of almost 1500 people prides itself on our culture and values, and welcomes entrepreneurial, innovative, ambitious, and collaborative professionals to come join us.

 

 

Job Summary:

The Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring that all Power Plant mechanical, electrical, instrument, and control equipment is maintained, in safe, reliable, and efficient operating conditions; and coordinates all maintenance and repairs of Plant facilities and equipment. The incumbent evaluates Plant maintenance requirements; and coordinates related work, with other Plant departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Health and safety

 

• The Maintenance Manager is ultimately responsible for producing a safe and hazard-free work environment for the facility.
• This position requires continuous engagement with plant staff at all levels to identify, correct and ensure effectiveness of controls related to hazards and their respective risks during normal and maintenance activities throughout the facility.
• The Maintenance Manager must lead by example utilizing a high working knowledge of the Contour Global H&S management system and respective safe work practices i.e. Permit to Work, Management of Change, Contractor Safety etc.
• The Maintenance Manager should actively participate in Health & Safety activities not limited to routine inspection, incident investigation, engagement with regulatory authorities and visible felt leadership with all persons (contractor and company employees) as a part of their routine work.
• Ensure all Incidents and potential adverse events (i.e. Near Misses) are quickly communicated to Operational Leadership and Health & Safety site/regional support.

 

Main Duties

 

• Oversee the activities of Maintenance employees, in performing maintenance and repair activities in a safe and efficient manner, consistent with Company policies, procedures, and station maintenance manual and technical specifications.
• Implement Plant's preventive and predictive maintenance program, including equipment failure records; and provide trend information to Plant Manager.
• The Maintenance Manager will work with the station’s North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) coordinator, to ensure NERC-required testing is completed, within the procedural timeframes. The NERC Coordinator will file test reports, for documentation of work being completed.
• Coordinate maintenance project activities, by scheduling work, monitoring performance, and providing technical expertise and direction; to ensure that work is performed in a safe, timely, and productive manner.
• Develop and administer contracts and work scope, for external contractors; to ensure maximum efficiency, in the use of Plant and contractor employees.
• Determine project maintenance requirements, by following preventive and predictive maintenance programs; and reviewing, evaluating, and prioritizing maintenance work requests, in order to establish job steps, estimate man hours, and specify part and equipment needs.
• Provide maintenance training for operating shift technicians, by presenting instructions regarding job-related skills, and proper equipment repair procedures. Ensure that safety is built into each job assigned, and that work is performed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Coordinate maintenance work interfaces with other Plant departments, to accomplish repairs, in a timely and safe manner.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and records, that are required to verify the completion of project maintenance work; and provide historical information, for future maintenance planning.
• Investigate and study new ideas, methods, and technology, related to Power Plant maintenance.
• Recommend and implement improvements, which will maximize the efficiency of maintenance work; and reduce future maintenance requirements. Ensure new methods are implemented, through updating maintenance procedures and training.
• Provide guidance and assistance to e