Plant Operator

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Wärtsilä Eastern Africa Limited was established in August 1997 to market and sell power plants and marine Engines in the Eastern Africa Region. (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Eritrea, Rwanda, Seychelles, Ethiopia, Burundi, Republic of Sudan and Republic of South Sudan).

JOB SUMMARY

Education & experience:BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent1 years of relevant work experienceHandson working experience in any power plant engines

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,

REQUIRED SKILLS

Safety systems, Equipment and tool maintenance, Tool operation and maintenance, Troubleshooting, Engineering

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree