Plant Operator - Power Plant

About the role

Wartsila East Africa Ltd. is hiring a Plant Operator in Nairobi (Westlands) to run and maintain a power plant during shifts. The operator keeps power production at the level set by management, works within the loading envelope given by the utility's dispatch, and takes corrective action on operational disturbances.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain power production at the output designated by management and operate within the acceptable loading envelope under utility dispatch directives.
• Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operation of power plant systems.
• Complete and maintain logs and running records clearly and concisely.
• Take corrective action during operational disturbances and report them to the Shift Supervisor; bring violations of colleagues to their attention.
• Communicate the condition of equipment and performance to the shift charge and fellow personnel.
• Keep the plant clean and safe, perform emergency procedures to protect people and equipment, and use tools and equipment to maximise their useful life.
• Provide a complete handover to the relieving shift operator.
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance as directed, accounting for parts, materials, supplies and fluids used.

Required profile

• BSc or degree in Engineering (B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Hands-on experience with power plant engines.

Required skills

• Charge air and compressed air systems, cooling water systems, emission reduction systems, exhaust gas and steam systems, gas fuel systems, injection support systems, lubricating oil systems and sludge reduction (effluent handling) systems.
• Medium-speed engine knowledge and operator's station knowledge.
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, reading technical drawings and flow charts.
• Wärtsilä quality, safety and environmental skills, and workplace ICT skills.