Mechanical Supervisor

ASAP Resources is a specialised recruitment agency with a speciality in headhunting and high-calibre recruitment strategies. We secure resources for a variety of clients in many industries on a global scale with a focus on building lasting relationships with all candidates and clients. Our client currently provides Engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of a 100 MW power plant with a thermal storage capacity of seven hours, through the use of molten salts. They are currently looking for a Mechanical Supervisor. Specific Responsibilities Include The mechanical supervisor is responsible for the preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance of mechanical equipment and all buildings of the Ilanga CSP 1 facility. * Lead and manage a team of technicians, fitters and assistants * Manage sub-contractors * Scaffolding * Insulation * Welding * Plan and coordinate work monthly in advance with electrical and instrumentation supervisors * Coordinate all work with operations and safety departments * Assist warehouse to control stock levels of spare parts, materials and consumables * Plan and schedule maintenance jobs * Order spare parts, materials and consumables * Ensure suitable tools are available to complete the work * Consider all safety aspects and minimize risk * Manage workshop including tools and materials control * Ensure adherence to OHS Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations during all maintenance activities * Keep up good teamwork, discipline and compliance with deadlines in the mechanical maintenance team * Develop and improve maintenance procedures * Technical reporting General Responsibilities * Identify new subcontractors and manage contracts * Propose and implement improvements to plant maintenance plans * Improve plant reliability * Reduce maintenance costs * Ensure legal and plant specific safety regulations and rules are adhered to during the execution of all maintenance activities * Ensure general legal compliance of facility and equipment * Perform work in maintenance department as decided by head of maintenance * Take part in training activities on and off site, to either receive or give training as necessary Key Skill Requirements * ASME piping and pressure vessel knowledge and experience including practical applications in power piping and pressure vessels maintenance and repairs * Knowledge of OHS Act 85 of 1993 and its implementation in power/process plants environment * Computerized maintenance management experience in systems such as SAP or MAXIMO * Maintenance experience with various pumps, valves, hydraulics, fans, gearboxes, turbines, boilers, burners etc. * High level computer literacy with vast experience in Excel * Experience and understanding of engineering drawings, P&IDs, quality documentation and document control. * Fluently speaks, reads and writes in English * Valid driver's license Qualifications * Preference will be given to candidates with N6 or higher mechanical qualific