DCS (Distributed control systems) Engineer for Maintenance

ENERSOK Foreign Enterprise LLC a Project Company funded by the following sponsors: Electricité de France (EDF), Nebras Power, Sojitz Corporation and Kyuden International. ENERSOK is in charge of the construction and operation/maintenance of the Syrdarya 2, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project (the ‘Project’), a new gas fired Independent Power Plant (IPP) with a power generation capacity close to 1,600 MW.

The Project site is located approximately 10 km west of Bekabad and right next to Shirin, in the Syrdarya region in Eastern Uzbekistan (150 km from Tashkent).

The anticipated schedule for the Project is 39 months (NTP issued in March 2023) for construction and 25 years of operation.

The selected EPC Contractor is Harbin Electric International Company (“HEI”).

Key role and responsibilities:

ENERSOK are seeking a DCS Engineer for Maintenance, whose primary role is to properly manage field maintenance for the I&C equipment associated with the Syrdarya CCGT Project in Uzbekistan.

To support the Lead I&C/Electrical Engineer to ensure that the construction, commissioning and operation phase of the Power Plant are managed in a manner which is aligned to good industry international practice (GIIP) for the sector, the shareholders and compliant with the laws and regulations of Uzbekistan and international standards.

1. In conjunction with the Lead I&C/Electrical Engineer, establish and implement the maintenance planning and schedule (Turbine inspection, Major inspection, Borescope inspection).
2. Establish and manage routine work planning and execution (daily, weekly, monthly).
3. Ensure implementation of maintenance plans according to their schedule and manage any issues arising from them.
4. Ensure the compliance of the maintenance activities according to O&M manual, LTSA contract and OEM recommendation.
5. Participate in the recruitment of the IT Technicians during the mobilization phase and later during the operation period when recruitment is needed.
6. Organize the necessary training actions to develop and maintain the skill levels of staff needed to meet or exceed performance expectations.
7. Lead and Implementation the daily, weekly and monthly meetings for planned maintenance work.
8. Keep a record of all meeting related to maintenance and the like on site, complete with subject discussed and a signed list of attendees.
9. In conjunction with the operation team, establish the repair workflow in case the equipment finds any malfunctions.
10. Manage work order to assign them to the Electric Technician, track progress and report to Lead Electrical Engineer
11. Use CMMS to plan, track, and record maintenance activities, ensuring efficient maintenance management.
12. Storage all records for Maintenance works.
13. Manage all maintenance work adequately in time and form, requiring feedback on all work carried out in the plant by Maintenance team.
14. Review and complete O&M manual provided by EPC.
15. Follow up on Punch list which generated during construction phase.
16. Establish and manage the spare parts list and purchase process.
17. Provide support for visits undertaken by Consortium staff, shareholders, lenders, and any of their consultants.

The DCS Engineer is working closely with Lead Electrical/I&C Engineer, IT Technician, Operation and Maintenance, and Construction team and the EPC Contractor, to ensure that the Power Plant is safely and stably operated with adequate consideration for technical matters. The role is 100% site based.

Skills / Competencies:

• DCS Maintenance Skill: Expertise in maintaining and repairing DCS systems and equipment especially knowledge of Logic diagram.
• Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Maintenance Philosophy: Understanding of maintenance strategies and best practices for CCGT projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Process-Focused and Outcome-Oriented: Ability to balance process adherence with achieving desired outcomes.

Collaborative Approach: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and at least 10 years’ experience in the thermal power plant field and 3 years of experience in the required position or similar
• Proven ability to minimize thermal power plants maintenance costs through effective planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead a work team
• Proficient knowledge and experience for the maintenance of Electrical Equipment CCGT (Combined Cycle Gas Turbine) projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization. Another language would be a plus

Notions of Russian / Uzbek are strong assets