The incumbent ensures maximum sustainable generation plant availability through effective plant maintenance programmes, plant upgrading and plant rehabilitation projects. Participates in the development and implementation of the business plan for the power station. Implements the station�s maintenance plan to meet the objectives of the Corporate Business Plan. Implements ISO 9001 in the department. Develops emergency operating procedures and system to deal with abnormal operating conditions. Develops, implements and reviews SHE policies and procedures for the projects in-line with general ZPC policies and procedures. Responds accordingly to any safety risk technical operation breakdown and reviews  reports on units' breakdown to identify causes of failure and recommend solution. Enhances the operations and maintenance of the Power Station by establishing world class benchmark standards and leading the team towards the same. Ensures effective asset management processes are implemented and adhered to Ensures that the station provides dependable power generation capacity by providing efficient and effective maintenance services. Ensures that Statutory Inspections on all units are carried out. Ensures that technical audits in maintenance are carried out and the findings incorporated in the O & M procedures. Manages the implementation of the station�s maintenance program. Ensures that enhanced maintenance programs are effectively carried out on un-refurbished units. Liaises with new builds and plan revival project managers and contributes to the generation capacity expansion projects for the plant. Ensures that the department is appropriately staffed with persons and skills at the right level. Manages staff performance and expedites performance improvement programs/ training where deficiencies are noted. Ensures staff discipline within department. Proposes, develops, and implements department budget plans. Manages department budgets to ensure it is to agreed cost, time and performance standards. Manages inventory and maintenance supplies. Prepares specifications for maintenance service and spares contracts, and carry out adjudication of tenders. Procures spares for the power station. Liaises with Head Office on issues pertaining to foreign currency. Attend outage meetings with contractors. Attend daily production meetings. Discuss issues affecting risk, planning and the common plant with engineers. Attend technical meetings about trips, production, operations and maintenance issues. Conduct feedback sessions with the General Manager. Conduct sectional meetings with the foremen and engineers. Conduct sectional meetings with Unions to resolve issues pertaining to people related issues. Liaise with the Commercial department on orders and spares procurement. Write maintenance policies and plans for the station to sustain and reduce maintenance costs. Implement maintenance contracts for the smooth running of the station and co-ordinate all stations. Check adherence to station procedures. Reassigns people within the section (Maintenance). Determines and guides plant maintenance specification (description of maintenance projects, plant that should be installed). Purchases maintenance supplies (in-line with approved budget). Selection of service providers i.e. construction. Staff issues such as leave, supervision of staff. Taking out plant for inspection or repairs where operations would want the plant. Analysis and proffering solutions to plant programs. The energy sector is heavily regulated and is also characterized by lengthened approval processes. This may stall/ delay the progress of key maintenance activities and may reduce the autonomy the incumbent has over the job. Annual/medium term budgets for plant maintenance. Annual training planning for subordinates. Project planning - Annually (Quarterly Reviews). Manpower planning annually

Job evaluation subgrade: D