Job Description

Job Title: Operator

Location: Rivers State

CLIENT SUMMARY

Our client is a major player in power generation in Nigeria

 
JOB SUMMARY

The ideal candidate should demonstrate basic competencies in power plant operation, rotating mechanical equipment, static mechanical equipment, instrumentation & control, electrical systems, operational excellence, risk management, energy management, asset management, project management and auxiliary systems.
 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate power plant equipment – rotating, static, auxiliary equipment etc.
• Control power generating equipment using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Take regulatory action including preventive/corrective maintenance strategies, where required, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges at established intervals.
• Understand basic control of open/close valves, switches in sequence to start or shut down of auxiliary units including black start procedures & contingency planning.
• Understand basic concepts of equipment lifecycle, asset registers, & follow instructions in recording operational data, logs or reports.
• Understand project management fundamentals (scope, schedule, cost), assist in documentation, task execution, maintain parts & tools inventory under supervision
• Undertake any other task or duties as assigned
• Safety compliance

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS REQUIRED

• Good Technical Knowledge of Power Plant Operations & Equipment
• Good Technical Knowledge of Process Optimization & System Performance Improvement
• Good problem-solving abilities, fault analysis & root cause diagnostics
• Knowledge of basic safety requirements and statutory norms
• Knowledge of Nigerian Power Industry value Chain
• Good manual dexterity and attention to details
• Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision
• Must be Computer Literate

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETRENCIES

• Safety Mindset – Non-negotiable foundation in safety practices
• Accountability – Demonstrate ownership mindset and own outcomes
• Collaboration – Ability to work in teams and achieve outcomes together
• Integrity – Ability to do the right things always
• Continuous Improvement – Ability to learn, adapt, innovate and improve always
• Innovation – Demonstrate creativity & drive smarter, safer, faster results.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• B.Eng/HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Power Plant Engineering or relevant discipline
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience
• Should possess NYSC/Exemption Certificate

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