Electrical Operator, CPP at HBM Nigeria Plc (Formerly Lafarge)

About the job

• Carry out safe and efficient switchboard operations for generators, monitor and record generator operating parameters, and prepare accurate shift reports on generator performance and switching activities. Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) of recurring generator trips and conduct risk assessments with colleagues before executing 132kV and 11kV switching operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out synchronizing switch and running operations of generators, switching operation of 132kv breakers and 11kv power distribution switching operations.
• Conduct risk assessment for all switching operations
• Maintain hourly records of engine running parameters and report any sharp deviations on the reading to section engineers and manager.
• Conduct RCA for generator failures and implement action plans.
• Supervises and ensures quality of contracted works
• Maintain housekeeping of workshop.
• Conduct 1st level inspection and capture any abnormal condition.
• Create work request.

Direct Reports

• Powerhouse Manager

Key interfaces, stakeholders and relationships:

• Production, CPP CRO, Shift Leader

Requirements

• OND or Trade Test 3 Certificate
• Minimum 3 Years post qualification experience
• Knowledge of safety work practices
• Knowledge of basic Power generation.
• Knowledge of basic electrical, electronics and pneumatic systems
• Ability to analyze the data recorded on running generator
• Hands-on experience operating and monitoring generators, switch gear, transformers, MCCs, and electrical distribution systems in a power plant environment.
• Experience performing electrical switching, isolation, energization/de-energization, synchronization, and equipment restoration
• Experience supporting plant start-up, shutdown, emergency shutdown, and recovery following electrical trips or power outages.
• Practical experience in identifying electrical faults, responding to alarms/trips, and coordinating troubleshooting and equipment restoration
• Experience applying electrical safety procedures, including Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tag out (LOTO), and safe isolation practices.