Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited 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: Electrical Plant Operator

Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Main responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the power plant during the shift, according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain plant power production at the output designed by management.
• Follow all procedures and instructions pertaining to start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems
• Complete, update and maintain all logs, check lists and running records in a clear and concise manner.
• Assist in taking corrective action during system operational disturbance.
• Communicate effectively the condition of all plant equipment, any deviation/disturbance from the normal conditions and other performances to shift in charge and fellow personnel.
• Monitor alarms/parameters of engines and auxiliaries strictly.
• Monitor and analyse trends of data pertaining to equipment at all time and make proper follow up in this regard.
• 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
• Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
• Ensure that the work is executed at the plant according to Wartsila Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and customer site procedures.
• Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbance, malfunctions or abnormalities
• 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.

Requirements

• Educational Requirement: Higher National Diploma(HND) or Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology – Electrical
• Experience : 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Experience in working on any gas engines.
• Experience in Wartsila Gas Engines (If possible on 50DF) is desirable
• Understanding of predictive and preventive maintenance best practices
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and maintenance data analysis
• Commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.