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 designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
• Assist in startup, shutdown 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

Requirements:

• Engineering Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Electronic or similar field
• Citizen of Kenya
• 1 year experience working in a power plant in a similar position