Power Plant Operators at Nigerian Electricity Supply Corporation (Nigeria) Limited (NESCO)

Purpose of the Job

• Monitoring the operations of the Turbine.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The Power Plant Operator shall therefore be responsible, but not limited, for the following:
• Run the operations of the turbine and associated equipment 
• Ensure timely and up-to-date information on the operations of the turbine and other associated plant equipment 
• Collation and interpretation of data and results on the operations of the turbine 
• Physical inspection of equipment including turbine
• Record and analyze data on power output, water levels, and system performance
• Reporting major issues to the maintenance team
• Prepare operational reports
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental regulations 
• Participate in safety drills and report any hazardous conditions or incidents 
• Ensure safe shutdown and startup of plant systems as needed 
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head, Generation
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shift-In-Charge

Minimum Educational & Professional Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge

• Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of three (3) years substantial practical relevant post qualifying hands-on working experience preferably in the planning, design, construction, operations, and maintenance of major engineering works.
• Applicants with actual hydro power plants operations, maintenance refurbishment/overhaul, modernisation and upgrade experience will have a strong added advantage

Attributes and Competencies

• Knowledge of power generation process and safety requirements 
• Knowledge of standard operating procedures with respect to plant operation and maintenance 
• Technical troubleshooting skills 
• Data interpretation, report writing and presentation skills