Wärtsilä Eastern Africa Limited is seeking a qualified Plant Operator to operate and maintain power plants during their shift in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities
Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
Assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant by bringing violations of colleagues to the attention of the Shift Supervisor or duty manager.
Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
To perform planned and corrective maintenance as directed and as needed and to account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.
Any other duties assigned to you by superior.
Requirements & Qualifications
BSc or Degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Hands-on working experience with power plant engines.
Desired Behaviors
Achieving results & making change happen.
Decisiveness and action orientation.
Planning and target setting.
Developing self and others.
Communication & teamwork skills.
Situational and cultural sensitivity.
Business and Customer focus.
Cost awareness & effectiveness.
Wärtsilä Quality, safety, environment skills.
Workplace ICT equipment & application skills.
Technical Skills
Charge air & Compressed air systems.
Cooling water systems.
Emission reduction systems.
Exhaust gas & steam systems.
Gas fuel systems.
Injection support systems.
Lubricating oil systems.
Sludge reduction systems (Effluent handling system).
Engine knowledge, medium speed & Operator’s station knowledge.
