Operations Manager at Wartsila Marine

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

Main responsibilities:

• Responsible for the implementation of O&M Agreement & Operating procedures related to plant operation.
• Responsible for plant performance indices.
• Responsible for Breakdown due to operator negligence.
• Responsible for achieving performance guarantees related to operations and as agreed according to O&M Agreement.
• Development of competent operations resources by following Professional Skills Management program.
• Annual operation plan and operations related costs optimization.
• Plant operations reporting to customer in timely manner according to O&M agreement.
• Manage assigned operational responsibilities in accordance with Agreement Management processes and procedures and general management practices in a safe and cost-effective way in order to exceed the customer expectations.
• Responsible for all activities relating to the daily operations management of the power plant.
• Communicate effectively with the plant team related to the condition of the plant equipment, maintenance requirement and performance.
• Responsible for preparing plant for conducting 3rd parties surveys assigned by customer w.r.t. operation including closing of open issues in close liaison with customer.
• Responsible for implementation of plant safety policy and QEHS procedures according to the assigned plan.
• Prepare custom reports, plans and budgets as instructed by the Agreement Manager.
• Identify and actively seek to improve operational reliability and availability.
• Approve the planning of maintenance program in line with the operational requirements.
• Timely initiate requirement of purchase material related to operations.
• Perform all activities needed to reach the objectives of the position and comply with the orders, instructions, values, and company policies applicable as employee and/or the position.
• Continuously seek for solutions keeping a customer focus mindset.

Requirements:

• B.E Degree or HND (Higher National Diploma) in Mechanical/Electrical with Power Plant Operations experience.
• Minimum 10 years of plant operation experience with minimum 3 years in Managerial role.
• Experience requirement in Engine based GAS power plant and its auxiliaries is a must.
• An Advanced level of English language. (Written and spoken)
• Understanding of Wärtsilä business, quality, and workplace safety is a plus.

Other desired skills: 

• Strong communication 
• Interpersonal skills 
• Management Skill
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Solving & decision making.