Plant Operator at Wartsila Marine

• We are looking for a Plant Operator to join our West Africa Operational Organization and based in Ewekoro, Nigeria, and you will be reporting to Operation Manager.

Your role and responsibilities:

As a Plant Operator, your daily duties include but are not limited to:

• Follow all procedures and instructions related to start-up, shut-down, and normal operations
• of the power plant systems.
• Maintain all operation records (including logs, checklists and running records) according to guidelines.
• Assist in taking corrective action during system operational disturbance.
• Effectively Communicate the condition of all plant equipment, any deviation/ disturbance from the normal conditions, and other performances to the shift supervisor in charge and colleagues.
• Watch over all alarms/parameters of engines and auxiliaries, monitor and analyse the trend data related to the equipment at all times, and perform proper follow-up.
• Comply with all safety regulations (including isolation, lock out, and tag out) and perform emergency procedures to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices.
• Utilise all the tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner that the operating life is maximized.
• Provide for the relieving shift operator a complete handover, bringing to his/her attention any operational disturbance, malfunctions, or abnormalities.

Requirements for the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• 5 years of similar experience preferable in a power plant
• Understanding of QHSE principals.