Plant Operator at Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd

Main 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,

Education & experience:

• BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent
• 1 years of relevant work experience
• Handson working experience in any power plant engines

Skills & Competencies: General:

Desired behaviours:

• 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:

• Charge air & Compressed air system
• 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
• Trouble shooting, Mechanical & Electrical
• Technical drawings and flow charts