Operator at Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd

Job description

Services Contract Management has the execution responsibility for different types of long term service contracts as our customers’ partner. Globally the business covers 600 installations both on land and sea and is one of the strategic growth areas within the Services Division.

Responsibilities

WEA is looking for one(1) Operator for Kipevu III Power Plant whose main responsibilities includes the following

Wärtsilä Eastern Africa (WEA)Ltd has an existing O&M Contract with KenGen up to Mar 2021 for the 120 MW Kipevu III Power Plant in Mombasa, Kenya.

• Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
• You will provide the relieving Shift Operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
• You will be required to maintain plant power production at the output designated by management & operate the plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
• In your role, you will work closely with the Shift Supervisor.
• Recommend and make changes to the existing standard plant operating procedures. 

Position description -Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.

• Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. Operate the 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 Operations 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.
• Provide the relieving Shift Operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
• 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.

Requirements

Requirements General Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Skills

Professional Skills

Charge Air System

Compressed Air Systems

Cooling Water Systems

Exhaust Gas Systems

Fuel System

Lubricating Oil Systems

Steam Systems

Electrical Knowledge

Plant Control Systems

Operator´s Station Knowledge

Education

BSc in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering and relevant Technical Training

Experience

Two (2) years’ experience in Operations of a Power Plant