Shift Operator - Geothermal Power Plant (2 Positions)

About the role

Globeleq is recruiting two Shift Operators for its 35 MW Menengai Geothermal Power Plant in Kenya, which is part of the first phase of the Menengai complex. The Operator ensures the safe, efficient and reliable operation of the plant during their assigned shift, monitors performance, operates equipment and runs control room duties, and supports the Shift Engineer in maintaining high plant availability and efficiency. The application deadline is 21 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Mobilisation period: support commissioning, take part in simulation and readiness exercises, review O&M manuals and OEM recommendations, help populate the CMMS (e.g. SAP) with maintenance data, keep plant records, catalogue EPC punch list items and support PTW and LOTO systems.
• Operational period: receive and justify operating instructions, conduct observation rounds, record electrical, mechanical, chemical and thermal parameters, detect malfunctions and report them, anticipate deviations and take preventive action, operate and monitor plant and auxiliary systems including fire protection, and monitor water quality.
• Control room: monitor DCS screens, act on alarms, change machine loads at the dispatcher's request, complete the LOTO instruction book under the Shift Engineer's supervision.
• First-level maintenance: lubrication, filter changes, bulb and light fixture replacement, and take part in preventive maintenance and minor/major overhauls under the Maintenance Manager's supervision.
• Reporting: report regularly to the Shift Engineer, justify deviations, seek guidance and be assessed twice a year through individual progress interviews.
• HSESS: follow HSESS policies, permit-to-work and lockout/tagout protocols, promote safe working practices and support HSESS investigations and audits.

Required profile

• Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation/Control Engineering or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience in power plant operations, preferably geothermal or steam turbine-based.
• Previous experience in an operation or shift-based engineering role is preferred.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Required skills

• Power plant operations, electrical, protection, instrumentation, control systems and process flow.
• Interpretation of P&IDs, electrical diagrams and HMI systems.
• Proficiency in mobile data collection devices and ERP/CMMS systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and understanding of water chemistry in power plants.
• Excellent record-keeping and reporting, and proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).