Supervisor Gas Gen Operator at 4 Quarters Consultants Limited

Qualifications & Skills

• B Tech/HND/ND in Electrical / Mechanical or relevant field.
• 2–5 years’ experience in operating gas gensets (Jenbacher, MWM, Caterpillar, etc.).
• Knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical systems.
• Safety-conscious and good communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

Personal & Site Safety

• Always wear PPE: helmet, safety shoes, flame-proof clothing, gloves, ear protection.
• No smoking or open flames near gas genset area.
• Maintain housekeeping – no oil/gas spills, keep area clean.
• Be aware of confined space entry rules (e.g., gas engine room or cooling water tanks).
• Use of alcohol at site is prohibited.

Operation & Monitoring

• Start, run, and shut down gas gensets as per SOPs.
• Monitor operating parameters: load, voltage, frequency, power factor, lube oil pressure, coolant temperature, charge air pressure, and exhaust temperature.
• Record hourly readings in the logbook.
• Ensure proper gas pressure from the fuel line.
• Monitor cooling water, lube oil, and auxiliary systems (pumps, radiators, cooling towers).

Routine Maintenance

Troubleshooting & Safety

• Carry out daily checks: oil level, coolant level, gas pressure, filters, leaks, abnormal sounds and vibrations.
• Assist in scheduled preventive & breakdown maintenance (oil/filter change, spark plug replacement, tappet setting any repair activities etc.).
• Maintain housekeeping around genset area.
• Identify and report alarms, abnormal conditions, or trips immediately to the supervisor.
• Follow lockout-tagout (LOTO) and plant safety guidelines.
• Handle fire extinguishers and first aid in case of emergencies.
• Inspect gas supply pressure, fuel lines, and valves for leaks.
• Check lube oil, coolant levels, and ensure no contamination.
• Verify that safety devices (emergency stop, fire detectors, gas detectors) are functional.
• Confirm area ventilation and absence of gas accumulation.
• Use fire extinguishers (CO₂ / clean agent) and activate fire suppression system.
• Be trained in Emergency Shutdown (ESD) procedures.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily log sheets, breakdown reports, and maintenance records.
• Maintain the record of the spares supplied, available and used at site.
• Report any issues to O&M engineer/supervisor for corrective actions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Genset availability (%)
• Plant load factor (PLF)
• Fuel efficiency (kWh/Nm³)
• Response time to alarms/trips
• Record accuracy and compliance with SOPs.
• Polite behavior with clients can be reviewed based on the feedback from the client.