Maintenance Manager, Rabai, Kenya

Maintenance Manager, Rabai
Are you interested in working for a Global Company? Do you have experience in thermal HFO Power Plants with 4 stroke diesel engines? Do you wish to work at a distant location in a unique environment? Then you might be our new Maintenance Manager, Rabai.

We are looking for a Maintenance Manager to lead the Maintenance & Warehouse activities of the 90 MW HFO Power Plant located 20 km north-west of Mombasa town in Kenya.

The Rabai Power Plant, being built and commissioned by BWSC as EPC contractor, commenced full commercial operation in 2010, powered by 5 x Wärtsila 18V46 medium speed engines. Further waste heat recovery through 5 x exhaust gas boilers power an 8 MW Steam Turbine Generator.

A 20 year operation and maintenance contract commenced in 2010.

BWSC – Ever better energy!
Join us in our mission in building a world of sustainable energy and make a meaningful impact on the world of power generation and energy conversion.

BWSC is a leading player in the power generation industry, specializing in the service, operations, and maintenance of power plants. We are at the forefront of sustainable energy solutions, working closely with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to develop and construct cutting-edge power-to-x facilities. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and environmental stewardship sets us apart in the industry.

What will you do
As Maintenance Manager you will be part of BWSC Generation Services Division and will report directly to the General Manager.

Your typical activities within the job would be to:

• Maintain all equipment of the PP strictly abiding to “Prudent Operating Practices”
• Liaise with Owner, BWSC Technical Service / Field Service and update technical documentation
• Set, review and control the Maintenance budget
• Report periodically (internally & externally) maintenance activities and KPIs
• Organize the work schedule to reduce equipment downtime and maintenance crew overtime
• Manage maintenance & warehouse activities using the CMMS (AMOS)
• Performance appraisal and continued development of Maintenance team

What do you bring to the field
You hold a BSc. degree in Marine Engineering / Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, with excellent written and verbal English skills. You have at least 5 years working experience in thermal HFO Power plants with 4 stroke diesel engines (experience with Wärtsila 18V46 would be a plus) and can demonstrate expertise concerning HFO auxiliary system, WHR and steam system.

Furthermore you:

• Are open-minded and flexible
• Have focus on empowerment, HSE requirements and Customer satisfaction
• Are willing to work at a distant location in a unique environment (working experience in Africa would be a plus)
• Are able to work, thrive and function under pressure

We look forward to hearing from you

You apply by following below link.

We will review applications and proceed with relevant candidates on an ongoing basis, so please make sure to apply as soon as possible – and no later than 24 May 2024. We look forward to receiving your application, if you have any questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact Thomas Hedebroe at [email protected]

BWSC wants to promote equality and diversity. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply - regardless of ethnic background, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or age. We therefore recommend not stating age etc. on application documents.

Get to know us even better at our website, www.bwsc.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy and what we want to achieve at BWSC.

BWSC no longer receive, or handle applications received via email due to the directives of the GDPR. For your application to be processed, you must submit your application via our online recruitment system.

About Mombasa
Mombasa is a city on the coast of Kenya. It is the country’s second-largest city after the capital Nairobi with an estimated population of about 1.5 million people. Mombasa has a large port and an international airport and is an important regional tourism center.

The Mombasa area offers various opportunities for a familiy life such as:

• Certified International Schools following UK curriculum (transferable to other countries)
• Great nature experiences within a few hours driving (safaris, national parks, marine reserve)
• Leisure activities for the whole family in the vicinity (beaches, diving, water sports, golf courses)
• Shopping malls and supermarkets with normal amenities nearby

About BWSC
Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/S (BWSC) is a global power plant Operation & Maintenance and technical service provider with engineering expertise, enabling power plant owners to deliver cleaner and affordable energy. We are experts in servicing, upgrading, operating, and maintaining energy systems for diesel, natural gas, and renewable baseload power plants. We help our customers increase reliability and availability of energy production, improve efficiency and performance of their power plant, design and integrate future-proof technologies, and secure lower cost of maintenance. At BWSC, we work with customers in Europe and beyond to tackle energy storage, carbon capture, Power-to-X and related energy transition challenges.

Our people are at the core of everything we do and key to a positive relationship with our customers. We invest in our people and their wellbeing, to ensure continued success and growth of the company.

Department: Burmeister & Wain Scandinavian Contractor A/SDeadline: 24 May 2024Location: Gydevang 35, 2450, Allerød, Denmark