Plant Operator

BU Power Limited - We are a company established to develop and operate independent power plants. Our focus is meeting the power requirements of our customers in the Health, Educational, Industrial and Commercial Sectors of the Nigerian Economy. We take pride in the fact that our clients enjoy reliable and uninterrupted electricity all year round.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Plant Operator
Job Location: Ogun

Responsibilities

• Oversee the mechanical operations at the plant
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs of machines and auxiliary equipment to avoid breakdown by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures
• Ensure proper follow-up of the preventive maintenance plans on all company equipment.
• Daily planning and managing of plant activities.
• Inspect power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidences of operating problems and notify the Plant Manager of any issue that may arise on continued operation of equipment.
• Carry out efficient breakdown troubleshooting/fault finding of machines and equipment
• Carry out the documentation of maintenance parameters for plant improvement
• Manage projects using engineering principles and techniques.
• Evaluate mechanical and electromechanical systems by conducting research programs and making recommendations on best solutions.
• Provide technical advice and assess project requirements
• Measure the performance of mechanical components, devices and engines.
• Read design specifications and technical drawings on every equipment purchased before installation.
• Diagnose cause of mechanical malfunction or failure of operational equipment and perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair and to ensure compliance with codes, risk assessment, safety and quality procedures
• Conducting machine/equipment audit at intervals to ascertain their operational efficiency index.
• Ensure minimum downtime to Power Generation
• Carry out all other specialized functions to meet the on-going need of the organization.

Requirements

• Minimum of HND/Bachelor's degree preferably in Mechanical Engineering or related field with verifiable practical experience
• Be able to troubleshoot mechanical faults on machines and equipment
• Have ability to use mechanical tools and instruments
• Strict adherence to health and safety at work
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be energetic and able to work with a team.
• Affiliation to professional bodies e.g. COREN would be an added advantage

Skills:

• Troubleshooting
• Analyzing information and attention to detail
• Project management
• Must have good organizational, interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Innovativeness