Wärtsilä Eastern Africa ltd – Gulf Power Plant (Athi River) is looking for a Plant Operator with the following duties and responsibilities, skills and qualifications;
Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies, procedures and operation profile/plan.
Follow all procedures and instructions related to start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
Maintain all operation records (including logs, check lists and running records) according to guidelines.
Comply with all safety regulations (including isolation, lock out and tag out) and perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices
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. 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 Supervisor 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.
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
Requirements
Requirements General Skills
Communication skills
Cost awareness & effectiveness
Teamwork skills
Quality, safety & environment skills
Professional Skills
Charge air system
Compressed air systems
Cooling water systems
Exhaust gas systems
Fuel system
Injection support systems
Lubricating oil systems
Sludge reduction systems
Steam systems
Electrical knowledge
Operator´s station knowledge
Trouble shooting, mechanical
Technical drawings and flow charts
Medium speed engine knowledge
Bachelor’s degree (mechanical, electrical, electronic or instrumentation and control engineering). -1 year’s experience in operation and/or maintenance of a power plant