Main responsibilities:
- Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
- -Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
- -Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
- -Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
- -Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
- -Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
- -Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
- Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
- -Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
- -Assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant by bringing violations of colleagues to the attention of the Shift Supervisor or duty manager.
- -Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
- -To 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.
- – Any other duties assigned to you by superior,
Education & experience:
- BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent
- 1 years of relevant work experience
- Handson working experience in any power plant engines
Skills & Competencies: General:
Desired behaviours:
- Achieving results & making change happen
- Decisiveness and action orientation
- Planning and target setting
- Developing self and others
- Communication & teamwork skills
- Situational and cultural sensitivity
- Business and Customer focus
- Cost awareness & effectiveness
- Wärtsilä Quality, safety, environment skills
- Workplace ICT equipment & application skills
Technical:
- Charge air & Compressed air system
- Cooling water systems
- Emission reduction systems
- Exhaust gas & steam systems
- Gas fuel systems
- Injection support systems
- Lubricating oil systems
- Sludge reduction systems (Effluent handling system)
- Engine knowledge, medium speed & Operator’s station knowledge
- Trouble shooting, Mechanical & Electrical
- Technical drawings and flow charts
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