Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world?
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?
We are now looking for a Plant Operator to join our South Central Africa Operational Organization based in Ndola, Zambia

What will you be doing:
Your work will focus on these main responsibilities:
• Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures, maintain plant power production at the output defined by management
• Follow all procedures and instructions pertaining to start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems
• Complete, update and maintain all logs, check lists and running records in a clear and concise manner.
• As ‘Operator’ on shift the functioning is as senior technician supervising other technicians and general labour.
• Assist in taking corrective action during system operational disturbance
• Communicate effectively the condition of all plant equipment, any deviation/ disturbance from the normal conditions and other performances to shift in charge and fellow personnel.
• Watch over of all alarms / parameters of engines and auxiliaries, monitoring and analysis of trends of data pertaining to equipment at all time and making proper follow up in this regard.
• To comply with all safety regulations including isolation, lock out and tag out and perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices
• Utilise all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
• Involve in safe and efficient operation of the plant by bringing violations of subordinates to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
• Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbance, malfunctions or abnormalities
• Perform planned and corrective maintenance as directed and as needed and to account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.

You will shine in this role, when you have:
• Qualification (+ 2 years) in mechanical, electrical, industrial or Mechatronics engineering
• Good moral values
• Technical training
• 1-2 years’ experience in Operation and/or Maintenance of a Power Plant
General Skills:
• Good Communication skills.
• Cost awareness & effectiveness
• Teamwork skills

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• To apply for this job please visit careers.wartsila.com.

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