Assistant Engineer

The role

The Assistant Engineer-Mechanical Maintenance will support the Engineer-Mechanical Maintenance with the coordination, supervision and maintenance of all aspects of the Mechanical Equipment in the Maintenance Department, including: Ground Handling Equipment, Air conditioning Systems, Elevators, installation and maintenance of all Escalators, air bridges, other small equipment, and personnel assigned to the unit.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the Engineer-Mechanical Maintenance with duties related to the daily supervision of the department’s workers, including attendance, punctuality and performance. Utilizing asset and project management software where possible.
• Supporting the development of effective preventative and corrective maintenance programs with the objectives of prolonging the useful life of the company’s plant and equipment ensuring their acceptable performance to industry standards.
• Ensuring the availability of parts, replacement systems, sub-systems and consumables needed by the department for daily preventative and corrective maintenance work.
• Assisting with plans, designs, costs and supervision of the installation and commissioning of all new mechanical equipment at the Argyle International Airport.
• Assisting the Mechanical Engineer with forecasting operating cost of the department and in monitoring departmental performances with regards to the same.
• Assisting with the acquisition of equipment, materials and services in accordance with the planned annual programme and budget.
• Liaising with Suppliers, Consultants and Contractors to ensure compliance with specifications for relevant work executed for the company.
• Assisting with the development of systems to control and measure quality in the department for ensuring that standards for service, equipment and performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology is used to improve service quality.
• Assisting with safeguarding relevant records of the work carried out by the department and the submission of regular reports based on these records to the Head of the Department.

Qualifications and experience

• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• A valid driver’s license with not less than 3 years experience
• Being a member of a recognized institute of Engineering and having sound knowledge of the relevant International Civil Aviation Organisation standards would be an asset

How to apply

Applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resource Manager Argyle International Airport Inc.P.O. Box 2312KingstownSt. Vincent and the Grenadines

Applications may also be emailed to hrinfo@svg-airport.com.

Only suitably qualified applicants will be considered.