Sr Firefighting & Dewatering Engineer

RATP Dev

Responsibilities/Duties

System Maintenance

• Lead the maintenance and analysis of complex firefighting and dewatering systems, incorporating energy-efficient solutions.
• Ensure firefighting and dewatering systems are maintained according to established schedules and industry standards.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance strategies to reduce system failure risks and ensure reliability.
• Oversee staffing and operational activities for maintenance and repair shifts.
• Manage maintenance providers' teams and audit maintenance activities to ensure compliance with standards.

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical management for the maintenance of firefighting and dewatering systems, including troubleshooting.
• Update SOPs and checklists based on asset conditions.
• Oversee routine inspections and maintenance tasks on firefighting and dewatering systems, ensuring compliance with KPIs, MTTR, and MTBF.
• Monitor inventory of materials, equipment, and parts consumption.
• Guide electrical technicians in troubleshooting complex issues and resolving problems.
• Manage asset handovers with clients and warranty service providers.
• Develop overhauling plans for assets in accordance with standards.
• Utilize advanced diagnostic tools to identify issues and devise effective solutions.
• Standardize asset performance through predictive maintenance tools.

Technical Analysis

• Conduct performance analysis and simulations to optimize system efficiency and functionality.
• Respond to failures by diagnosing root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development and compliance of the maintenance budget.
• Perform regular asset condition assessments to identify maintenance needs.

Team Management

• Supervise maintenance teams, and service providers, and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Oversee client service provider activities to ensure compliance with project requirements.

Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design reports, specifications, and user manuals.
• Track maintenance logs, equipment failures, and corrective actions to ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Follow up on spare parts strategy, managing consumption and requirements for parts.

Emergency Response

• Respond promptly to service calls for firefighting systems that are malfunctioning or out of service.
• Establish safe operational processes for handling malfunctions.

Inspection and Compliance

• Perform regular inspections of equipment to assess condition and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Test operational systems and emergency features to verify functionality and safety.

Customer Communication

• Communicate maintenance service updates to clients and relevant stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to clients and users on proper asset use and care.

Collaboration

• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and policies.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with technicians, engineers, contractors, and safety inspectors.
• Collaborate with safety inspectors and regulatory authorities during audits and assessments.
• Liaise with clients and service providers to ensure project requirements are met.

Training and Development

• Conduct training sessions for junior engineers and technicians on best practices and emerging technologies.
• Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and regulations relevant to system maintenance.

Quality Assurance

• Implement quality control measures to ensure all maintenance work adheres to company standards and industry regulations.
• Continuously evaluate and improve maintenance techniques to enhance service quality.

Safety

• Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to safety regulations and meet industry standards.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols to ensure equipment safety and mitigate risks during maintenance activities.
• Perform regular safety checks on assets and systems.
• Conduct safety audits and support incident investigations to improve safety standards.

Maximo

• Use Maximo, to track maintenance activities and asset conditions.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance in the CMMS system.

Other Duties

• Undertake additional duties as assigned.
• Be available to work after hours when required.