Generator Operator at Graceco Limited

Graceco Limited is a food processing and manufacturing company with specialty in consumer goods and the production of input for bakers and the confectionery industries. Graceco is a leader in confectioneries and bakers’ items. Our success is powered by our world-class team of highly engaged and committed staff.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Generator Operator

Location: Lagos
Reports To: Maintenance Coordinator

Details

• Job location: The position is located at Alagbado Lagos, Nigeria.
• Working time is normally between 7:30am-5pm Mondays to Fridays. 8:30am -3pm on Saturdays

Job summary

• The Generator Technician performs a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the inspection, repair, preventive, and corrective maintenance and modification on Internal Combustion (IC) engines, diesel generators, and other IC gaseous engines; tests, replaces or adjusts engine components such as valves, pistons, bearings, emissions systems, and other related systems; and, interprets schematic wiring etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and services on all makes and models of generator sets.
• Identify the problem and cause of failure through logical troubleshooting steps, determine corrective action through inspection of failed parts.
• Apply proper engine technical skills in inspection, disassembly, failure analysis, assembly, diagnosis, and engine operating performance tests.
• Troubleshooting equipment and servicing generator components including alternators, wiring harnesses safety devices, shutdown switches, and battery systems.
• Inspections, repairs, services and start-up load bank test requirements on equipment.
• Conduct automatic and manual transfer tests of simulated power outages to ensure generators are functioning properly.
• Test batteries, fuel coolant, and oil; ship oil samples for analysis.
• Transport and dispose hazardous materials.
• Perform load testing on units to identify possible problems and prevent wet stacking.
• Basic electrical, mechanical, thermal, and hydraulic principles and practices.
• Follow electrical and mechanical safety procedures.
• Lockout/tagout Procedures.
• Appropriate electrical and mechanical personal protective equipment (PPE).
• IC Diesel and other gaseous IC engines.
• Technique in tracking, transporting, and disposing hazardous materials.
• Rigging standards and principles of safe and efficient methods for handling heavy objects.
• Computer technology.

Person specification
He/she must have ability to:

• Read electrical and mechanical drawings and prints.
• Use mechanical and electrical testing and calibration equipment.
• Follow applicable state and national regulations; safety guidelines; and procedures.
• Rebuild engines.
• Interpret and analyze characteristics of oil samples.
• Record and track the transporting of materials.
• Rig and handle heavy objects.
• Operate cranes and forklifts.
• Climb into confined spaces that may contain hazardous gas.

Required skill:

• Interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Identifying and repairing problems with engine control systems.
• Interpreting schematic diagrams and wiring. “
• Correcting wet stacking conditions.
• Rigging for the handling of heavy objects.
• Troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical problems.
• Maintaining records manually and electronically.

Educational requirements:

• Applicant should have OND in relevant field such as Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, etc.
• Over 3 years experience as a generator operator in a manufacturing company.
• Relevant certification and training in generator maintenance.

Applications Closing Date
31st January, 2019.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@graceco.com.ng the subject of the mail should be "Generator Operator"