Utility Team Leader

Working directly at the line on a daily basis will:

* Main purpose of the position:
• Works as a independent Technician in all utility plants, expert in selected plants, competent to manage utility systems and leads utility operators/technician teams
• Knows, develops and applies all safety, hygiene, technical SOP rules for utility plants
• Covering operational activities when necessary (breaks absentees and emergencies)
• Organises team work and delegated tasks to operators and technicians
• Leads PMS meeting
• Supports planning and implements utility plant maintenance
• Can replace Utility Manager in their absence
• Acts as leading Technician on day-shift /on duty if appointed
• Supervisor external contractors

* Job responsibilities
• Startup machines and distribution systems according to SOP or other instructions
• Trouble-shoot start-up malfunctions
• Fill checklist
• Supervise operational parameters and running conditions of equipment according to SOP and other instructions as well as agreed service levels
• Check functioning of valves, appliances and instruments etc., plant walkthroughs to visually confirm working conditions
• Perform quality control checks
• Carry out operational routines on equipment e.g. blowdown, sequencing, regeneration, receiving of consumables
• Analyze and inspect plants to define equipment condition and needs/scope for maintenance
• Contribute to maintenance plan according to assigned role (spare parts, time schedule, services etc.)
• Carry out regular and periodic maintenance checks, cleaning, wear & tear parts replacement etc. according to SOP and other instructions
• Carry out overhauls according to maintenance plan and scope of work if applicable
• Carry out major overhauls according to maintenance plan, e.g. condenser cleaning, valve testing, motors, compressors
• Supervision and assist maintenance services
• Emergency response to breakdowns and malfunctions following SOP or other instructions
• Troubleshooting in abnormal operation or unplanned shut down
• Carry out repairs assigned to the role, e.g. leak control, electric, mechanical
• Carry out major repairs assigned to the role and assist/ supervise external repairs
• Shut down the plants according to SOP or other instructions
• Perform post-shutdown routines, e.g. cleaning, maintenance, leak walks
• Organize shift-based and task-based work of utility team
• Report on performance in daily log books, report at shift take over, participate in PMS boards, report checklists etc.
• Report deviations from SOP, operational parameters, actual service level (e.g. pressure, flow)
• Collect meter data, verify meter readings, calibrate and collect samples according to monitoring and sampling plans
• Contribute to analysis of KPI reports and discussion of results with root cause analysis
• Support/ prepare regulatory reports, analysis and inspections e.g. tanks, environmental affairs
• Deliver training to the team and peer-to-peer based on needs
• Revise and modify SOP to reflect changes and best practice
• Act as machine/process expert for operational aspects in a defined scope