Contract
Description
Wärtsilä Energy Business is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. As an energy system integrator, we understand, design, build and serve optimal power systems for future generations. Wärtsilä’s solutions provide the needed flexibility to integrate renewables and secure power system reliability. Our offering comprises engine-based flexible power plants – including liquid gas systems – hybrid solar power plants, energy management systems and storage and integration solutions. We support our customers over the lifecycle of their installations with services that enable increased efficiency and guaranteed performance. Wärtsilä has 70 GW of installed power plant capacity in 177 countries around the world.
Wärtsilä Services Unit South & East Africa wishes to recuit a self-motivated and competent candidate for the position of Plant Operator at the Zambia – Ndola Power Plant.
Position Description
Reporting to the Operations Manager this role will form part of the operations team. The candidate will perform a variety of tasks to ensure optimal and safe operation of equipment that produces and distributes power
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 Operations 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 subordinates to the attention of the Operations Supervisor.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements For This Position
Education: B.Sc/ Diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Experience: One (1) to Three (3) years experience in operations/maintenance of a power plant or
related industry
General Skills
Desired skills:
Communication Skills
Cost Awareness & Effectiveness
Teamwork Skills
Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Skills
Professional Skills
Prof / Auxiliary System
Charge Air System Compressed Air Systems
Cooling Water Systems
Emission Reduction Systems
Exhaust Gas Systems
Fuel System
Gas Fuel Systems
Injection Support Systems
Lubricating Oil Systems
Sludge Reduction Systems
Steam Systems
Prof / Electrical Systems
Electrical Knowledge
Prof / Plant Control Systems
Operator ́s Station Knowledge
Prof / Technical Analysis
Trouble Shooting, Mechanical
Service Workshop General Skills
Technical Drawings and Flow Charts
Location for this position: Zambia, Ndola
Requirements
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