Ayudare Water Drilling is looking for qualified candidates to fill the following position.

Main purpose of the job:

The Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer is the go-to person to maintain and restore the basic condition of assets and is expected to be resourceful enough to take the right course of action and make the right decisions in the maintenance department. The Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer will also be tasked with identifying ways to improve efficiency and reduce costs through better maintenance practices. The responsibility of a Mechanical / Electromechanical Engineer also includes standardizing maintenance practices and developing procedures and work instructions.

The position shall involve executing preventive maintenance tasks to ensure machine availability, reliability, and to always maintain the basic condition of machineries and equipment. Duties involve doing running and non-running checklists, preventing failures, reporting findings and taking care of company assets to eliminate costly failures. The Maintenance Specialist is also responsible to use spare parts, when necessary, take care of tools and maintain the condition of the workshop and spare parts store.

Accountabilities:

General

• Build and assemble machines or mechanical components according to requirements
• Inspect machines, engines, transmissions etc. and run diagnostic tests to discover functionality issues
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on machinery, equipment and systems
• Clean and apply lubricants to machinery components
• Replenish fluids and components of engines and machinery
• Provide consultation on correct maintenance and preventative measures to machine or vehicle users
• Undertake other duties as assigned (e.g. repair of hydraulic systems
• Keep logs of work and report on issues
• Manage the drilling team on site
• Implement all health and safety guidelines before execution of work on site
• Collect drilling data properly for submission of report
• Provide necessary equipment’s pre drilling
• Collect official receipt while purchasing materials needed for maintenance or drilling
• Compile list of expenses with official receipts properly for the account
• Identifies spare parts needed for planned maintenance based on information available on the part and machine documentation (e.g. parts lists, drawings)
• Accurately records all maintenance measurements (e.g. temperature, speeds, current, physical wear)
• Prepares and executes overhaul plan in his/her area, identifies risks, mitigates and escalates as necessary
• Keeps overview of machine performance in his/ her area and initiates maintenance improvement actions to address losses (e.g. modification to equipment)
• Improves maintenance plan by using engineering knowledge, machine condition, current performance and equipment history
• Improves list of recommended spare parts by using machine knowledge, current performance, equipment history and engineering knowledge
• Makes sure that all equipment is functioning properly and performs regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance
• Repairs or replaces damaged equipment or components, such as motors and bearings
• Focuses on prevention over reacting to failures
• Location- Addis Ababa, willing to travel in all parts of Ethiopia with the machinery

Job Requirements

Experience & skills required

Education: BSc and above in mechanical or electromechanical engineering or related fields of study

Experience: 2 years engineer or related role. Should have proven problem-solving skills, broad technical knowledge, attention to detail, knowledge of and ability to install, repair and maintain of mechanical and hydraulic installations

Language: Able to speak, read and write in English

Required Functional Competencies

• Safety
• Maintenance engineering
• Equipment maintenance execution
• Troubleshooting, problem-solving and diagnostics competency
• Calibration, adjustment and/or modification of equipment and tools
• Maintenance cost management
• Resource planning
• Management reporting

Required Leadership Competencies

• Growth potential: Has high curiosity for learning
• Relationship building potential: Shows trust & integrity
• Is inclusive & respectful
• Works in collaboration with others, from within and outside
• Style of Execution: Gives clarity about expectations
• Is results oriented
• Agility: Is Flexible
• Can handle change management well
• Thinking style: Has external perspectives
• Forward Thinker
• Great decision-making