Section Head, Chemical Process at Egbin Power Plc

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of chemical shift operations.
• Ensure the day-to-day chemical treatment activities required for the demineralization of ground water, treatment of water.
• Manage the operations of the Demineralisation (Demin) plant, water treatment plant and Condensate Polishing Plant (CPP) 
• Provide direction and coordinate the activities of the Demin and CPP Engineers/technicians
• Monitor the production and sufficient stocking of demineralized water for the units
• Develop process improvement on chemical treatment of water
• Ensure sufficient availability & production of Demin water for the power generation units
• Ensure effective maintenance of the water generation equipment for increased lifecycle.
• Analyzes tests taken by chemical operations technicians
• Plan resource requirements –manpower and materials
• Oversee the purification of the steam for the combustion plant
• Supervise maintenance measures in the condensate polishing unit and online analysers
• Ensure high availability and reliability of the condensate polishing unit and online analysers
• Minimise cost of maintenance and optimise equipment lifecycle cost
• Supervise regular testing and monitoring of water quality
• Monitor water analysis tests to ensure safety and quality by collecting representative water samples and testing for contaminants and properties such as colour, odour, chlorine levels, nitrification, etc.
• Design, develop and validate new or transferred water treatment methods based on recognized international requirements, with proper validation records and documentation
• Oversee regeneration activities.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environment and other statutory guidelines
• Conduct performance reviews of subordinates.
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head of chemistry.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• A university degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Relevant post-graduate degree or qualification
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced experience in managing end-to-end water chemistry in a power plant
• Good laboratory techniques and practices
• Good analytical skills
• In-depth understanding of the cycle chemistry of a power plant
• Ability to draw relevant inferences for operations and maintenance from chemical analysis
• Knowledge of safe working procedures for chemical handling
• In-depth knowledge of the power operation process
• Good communication and management skills
• Problem-solving skills 
• knowledge and experience of working with relevant modern laboratory equipment