Operation & Maintenance Technician at Egbin Power Plc

The Operation and Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out all corrective, breakdown, and preventive maintenance activities associated with the day-to-day operation of a steam turbine power plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic knowledge of control valves, safety valves, etc. 
• Basic knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Basic knowledge of types of valves.
• Good use of hand tools (eg, Spanners, screwdrivers, etc). 
• Knowledge of different cycles used for gas and steam turbines. 
• Ability to carry out basic maintenance of mechanical equipment like valves, steam traps, etc. 
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on instrumentation systems.
• Install, calibrate, inspect, test and maintain field instruments (e.g., pressure, temperature, level, and flow transmitters, analysers, switches, and sensors, etc). 
• Troubleshoot and repair control loops, actuators, positioners and control valves. 
• Inspect, maintain and repair electrical equipment, including motors, transformers, switchgears and motor control centres (MCCs). 
• Interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and P&IDs for fault finding and repair work. 
• Document maintenance activities, calibration records and updates to technical documentation. 
• Ensure safety rules and safe work procedures are followed by themselves and others with them.
• Understand and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Engineer, Team Lead, Unit Head and Head of Department.
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other relevant data protection laws and policies.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects, and Impacts as they relate to their jobs.

Education & Work Experience

• Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Computer, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems Engineering, or any other relevant engineering discipline (STEM Discipline).
• Two (2) to three (3) years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of the simulator system, latest maintenance technologies and trends.
• In-depth knowledge about power plant operation and emergencies.
• Good knowledge about equipment, working and maintenance aspects.
• Good knowledge of new know-how and developments in power plants and computers.
• Interdisciplinary knowledge of electrical, I&C maintenance and plant operation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to a preventive maintenance culture. 
• Basic knowledge of how to interpret P&IDs, wiring diagrams, loop drawings and technical manuals.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and under challenging conditions.