Plant Operator (Nairobi, KE) at Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd

We are now looking for a Plant Operator to join our Services Delivery location for the position is in Kenya.

What will you be doing?

• Responsible for the safe and economic operation and maintenance of the plant during the designated shift.
• To comply with all safety regulations including isolation, lock out and tag out.
• Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the 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 the stipulated 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 the person in charge of the shift and fellow plant personnel.
• Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition always.
• 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 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 their 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 by the superior.

You will shine in this role, when you have?

• BSc Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation and Control Engineering.
• Technical training.
• One and a half (1 ½) years’ experience in Operation and/or Maintenance of a Diesel Power Plant.