Maintenance Manager - O&M Station Management

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join our KKH (כוכב הירדן) Pumped Storage Power Station located near Beit Sha’an.

As the plants' Maintenance Manager you shall be accountable for operational support, planned and unplanned maintenance activities, and associated administration tasks, as well as lead a team of Engineers and Technicians, manage sub-contractors and work closely with the Customer.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities :

• Accountable for Electrical, Mechanical, Civil and I&C maintenance scope at the plant;
  
  
• Manage and implement quality systems that meet GE standards and contractual requirements, with the objective of achieving targets derived from legal, contractual, technical and commercial obligations;
  
  
• Develop and improve relevant maintenance procedures;
  
  
• Analyze incident reports and operational data and suggest necessary actions;
  
  
• During planned or unplanned outages, manage the works, coordinate between the Customer, GE and suppliers/subcontractors, and ensure that the Customer is aware of all modifications and related technical matters;
  
  
• Identify initial spare parts, control GE O&M’s buffer stock and maintain the required stock availability, ensuring the timely availability of identified spare parts, consumables and tools for planned and corrective maintenance;
  
  
• Obtain the required tools for operating and maintaining the power plant.
  
  
• Manage the Maintenance department budget, ensure proper financial controls and develop cost awareness in the team;
  
  
• Develop and maintain a high safety and quality conscious working environment and ensure compliance with all company and legislative Health, Safety and Environmental requirements;
  
  
• Work according to Permit-To-Work and LoTo system requirements.
  
  
• Set-up a Computerized Maintenance Management System(CMMS), with support from GE CoE and manage the maintenance activities through the system.
  
  
• Liaise with GE head office Center of Excellence (COE), provide all necessary reporting and implement best practices as defined by COE standards;
  
  
• Recruit, train, develop and guide the Maintenance team (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, I&C);
  
  
• Manage sub-contractors.
  
  

• BSc/MSc degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical skills
  
  
• Strong technical background - Extensive knowledge of engineering practices, functions and processes involved in the operation and maintenance of a Power Station
  
  
• Minimum 8 years' experience in commissioning/maintenance of Power Stations or equivalent facilities
  
  
• Good understanding of PTW system, knowledge of the general control system and understanding of the commissioning processes
  
  
• Previous experience with CMMS
  
  
• Previous experience with project management.
  
  
• Previous experience leading a team
  
  
• Previous experience in a customer facing role
  
  
• Willing to work in confined spaces
  
  
• Availability to be on call during nights and weekends
  
  
• Excellent English and Hebrew, both verbal and written
  
  

• Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork
  
  
• Leadership and problem solving skills
  
  
• Strong customer service and results oriented mindset
  
  
• Ability to work under pressure and make critical decisions when needed