Department/Section  Technical/Mechanical

Reporting to (N+1)    Technical Services Manager

Job Summary:  To lead a mechanical team, overseeing maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment and systems, including boats (Yamaha brand), diesel-driven engine harvest platforms, refrigeration equipment and ice making machines, diesel engines, the Company fleet, and welding.

Roles and Responsibilities   

• Lead and supervise a team of technicians (boat, refrigeration, diesel engine, and welding).
• Collaborate with the maintenance planner to develop and implement maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
• Collaborate with the operations and production team to minimize downtime.
• Develop and manage maintenance budgets.
• Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and improvements

Authorities    

Key Authorities

• Technical leadership: Authority to lead and direct a team of mechanical technicians and 3rd party (contractor) technical staff.
• Maintenance planning: Authority to collaborate with the maintenance planner to schedule maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment and systems.
• Design and specification: Authority to design and specify mechanical systems, equipment, and components.
• Procurement: Authority to offer technical guidance for the planning and procurement team to purchase materials, equipment, and services within budgetary limits.
• Troubleshooting: Authority to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues, and implement corrective actions.

Limitations

• Budgetary constraints: Limited authority to exceed budgetary allocations for projects or procurements.
• Technical approvals: May require approval from the Technical Services Manager or other senior authorities for certain technical decisions or projects.
• Safety protocols: Must adhere to established safety protocols and procedures.
• Regulatory compliance: Must ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Operational boundaries: Limited authority to make operational decisions outside of maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.

Accountabilities        

He/She is accountable for:

• Maintenance and repair: Ensuring the effective maintenance and repair of equipment and systems, including boats, diesel engines, refrigeration equipment, and other mechanical systems.
• Team leadership: Leading and managing a team of mechanical technicians and engineers to achieve maintenance and repair objectives.
• Design and specification: Designing and specifying mechanical systems, equipment, and components to meet operational requirements.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving: Troubleshooting and resolving complex mechanical issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Project management: Managing projects related to maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of equipment and systems.
• Budgeting and cost control: Managing budgets and controlling costs associated with maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Safety and compliance: Ensuring compliance with safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards.
• Continuous improvement: Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and implementing changes to optimize maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Communication and reporting: Providing regular reports and updates to the Technical Services Manager and other stakeholders.
• Training and development: Ensuring that team members receive necessary training and development opportunities.

Key performance indicators (KPI’s)

Maintenance and Repair KPIs

•           Equipment Uptime: Percentage of time equipment is operational and available for use.

Equipment Uptime (%) = (Uptime / Total Time) x 100

•           Mean Time To Repair (MTTR): Average time taken to repair equipment after a failure, only for mechanical-related failures.

MTTR = Total Repair Time / Number of Repairs

•           Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): Average time between mechanical equipment failures.

MTBF = Total Operating Time / Number of Failures

Project Management KPIs

•           Project Completion Rate on mechanical tasks: Percentage of mechanical project tasks completed on time and within budget.

Completion Rate (%) = (Number of Projects Completed On Time and Within Budget / Total Number of Projects) × 100

•           Project Cost Variance: Difference between actual and budgeted project costs.

Project Cost Variance = Actual Project Cost - Budgeted Project Cost

Team Leadership KPIs

•           Team Productivity: A Measure of team output and efficiency.

Team Productivity = (Total Output / Total Input) × 100 (e.g., number of tasks completed per hour)

Safety and Compliance KPIs

•           Safety Incident Rate: Number of safety incidents per unit of time.

•           Compliance Audit Score: Score on audits of compliance with safety protocols and regulations.

Minimum Qualification

Education:

•           Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Agricultural Engineering or related field

Skills: 

•           Communication: Effective communication with maintenance teams, operations, and other stakeholders

•           Ability to use MS Excel and SAP ERP or any other CMMS programs

•           Maintenance knowledge: Understanding of maintenance principles, practices, and procedures.

•           Prioritization: Ability to prioritize maintenance tasks based on urgency and importance

•           Technical documentation: Ability to read and interpret technical documents, such as maintenance manuals and drawings

Experience: 

•           Minimum 2-5 years: Typically, a Mechanical Engineer should have at least 2-5 years of relevant experience

•           Equipment-specific experience: Experience with aquaculture equipment to be maintained is an added advantage

Others: 

•           Time management: Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.

•           Problem-solving: Ability to analyze problems and develop effective solutions.

•           Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance teams and other departments