Heavy Duty Mechanic

Employment Opportunity ::  Heavy Duty Mechanic

Department: Production Maintenance

Employment Status: Fulltime (40 hour work week)

Salary: CI$4,075 to CI$6,112 per month

Overtime Eligibility: Yes, On-call rotation

Work Environment: Plant

Corporate – Workspace is primarily in the Administrative Building

In Field – Workspace is primarily Off Site at various locations around the island

Plant Area- Workspace is primarily in the Power Plant Area

Hybrid – Workspace is a combination of in the Administrative Building and in the Field or in the Plant Area

Satellite- Workspace is at one of CUC’s satellite locations

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

       Performing all maintenance tasks on production equipment as directed.

       General maintenance, trouble shooting, repair and performing major overhauls on diesel engines and related auxiliary equipment.

       Conducting scheduled maintenance on a planned basis.

       Carrying out unscheduled maintenance in a thorough and timely manner.

       Perform stand-by duties as required after normal working hours.

       Other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

Applicants should possess:

       High school diploma, with 2 year diploma in mechanics preferred

       Five years related work experience in diesel engine and related equipment maintenance and repair.

Key Competencies

       Demonstrates the desired personal drive

       Ability to interpret technical standards, drawing & specifications

       Demonstrate Health Safety & Environmental awareness

       Problem solving & trouble shooting skills

       Possess a high level of written and verbal communication skills. 

Rewards

• Four weeks’ vacation, prorated
• Two personal days
• Short Term Incentive Programme (performance-based bonus) per board approval
• Pension
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Wellness Programmes
• Relocation package for off-shore hires

CUC offers a very competitive benefits package including pension, health and life insurance. CUC operates within the Cayman Islands, which as a jurisdiction does not have direct or income taxes. Employees working are subject to indirect taxes such as import duties when importing goods from overseas.

About Us: CUC commenced operations in 1966 as the sole provider of electricity in Grand Cayman. The Company operates a modern diesel plant with an installed capacity of 166 MW. The Company reached a new system peak load of 128 MW in September 2024. Our 280 employees are committed to providing a safe and reliable supply of electricity to over 34,000 customers.

CUC has been through many challenging and exciting periods but has kept pace with Grand Cayman's rapid development for over 58 years. We are considered one of the most reliable and efficient power companies in the Caribbean.

The Territory: The Cayman Islands, a United Kingdom Overseas Territory with a population of approximately 81,000, are comprised of three islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman. Located 150 miles south of Cuba, 460 miles south of Miami and 167 miles northwest of Jamaica, the largest island is Grand Cayman with an area of 76 square miles.

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