Power Plant Engineer / Operator at BU Power Limited

Job Description

• Oversee the electrical operations at the plant
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs of machines and auxiliary equipment to avoid breakdown by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures
• Ensure proper follow-up of the preventive maintenance plans on all company equipment.
• Daily planning and managing of plant activities.
• Inspect power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidences of operating problems and notify the Plant Manager of any issue that may arise on continued operation of equipment.
• Carry out efficient breakdown troubleshooting/fault finding of machines and equipment
• Carry out the documentation of maintenance parameters for plant improvement
• Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques.
• Provide technical advice and assess project requirements
• Measure the performance of electrical components, devices and engines.
• Read design specifications and technical drawings on every equipment purchased before installation.
• Diagnose cause of electrical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect electrical systems, equipment and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes, risk assessment, safety and quality procedures
• Conducting machine/equipment audit at intervals to ascertain their operational efficiency index.
• Ensure minimum downtime to Power Generation
• Carry out all other specialized functions to meet the on-going need of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with verifiable practical experience
• Be able to troubleshoot electrical faults on machines and equipment
• Have ability to use electrical tools and instruments
• Strict adherence to health and safety at work
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be energetic and able to work with a team.
• Affiliation to professional bodies e.g. COREN would be an added advantage.

Skills:

• Troubleshooting
• Analyzing information and attention to detail
• Project management
• Must have good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Must be innovative.