Plant Operator at Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited

Wartsila is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Plant Operator

Location: Cross River
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• We are looking for a Plant Operator to join our West Africa Operational Organization and based in Ewekoro, Nigeria, and you will be reporting to Operation Manager.

Your Role and Responsibilities
As a Plant Operator, your daily duties include but are not limited to:

• 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, checklists and running records) according to guidelines.
• Assist in taking corrective action during system operational disturbance.
• Effectively Communicate the condition of all plant equipment, any deviation/ disturbance from the normal conditions, and other performances to the shift supervisor in charge and colleagues.
• Watch over all alarms/parameters of engines and auxiliaries, monitor and analyse the trend data related to the equipment at all times, and perform proper follow-up.
• Comply with all safety regulations (including isolation, lock out, and tag out) and perform emergency procedures to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices.
• Utilise all the tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner that the operating life is maximized.
• Provide for the relieving shift operator a complete handover, bringing to his/her attention any operational disturbance, malfunctions, or abnormalities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 5 years of similar experience preferable in a power plant
• Understanding of QHSE principals.

Application Closing Date
3rd November, 2023.