Power Station Operator

About the role

The Power Station Operator is responsible for daily operations, continuous monitoring, record‑keeping, reporting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and performance improvement of the power station. Working under the Power Station Manager, the operator ensures optimum performance, maximum uptime, and customer satisfaction.

Key responsibilities

• Operate diesel and gas generators, including start/stop, circuit breaker control, and valve management.
• Monitor and log hourly generator production, fuel consumption, and system parameters.
• Implement preventive maintenance tasks and coordinate scheduled maintenance with vendors.
• Conduct non‑routine inspections of installed assets and engage specialists as needed.
• Manage inventory records and monitor stock levels for parts and consumables.
• Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance or coordinate repairs with OEMs and contractors.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, digitize records, and submit weekly reports to headquarters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental procedures and keep the site clean.

Required profile

• BSc or OND in Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, or Chemical/Process Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in power plant operations or industrial power distribution.
• Hands‑on experience with gas and diesel generators, gas conditioning infrastructure, and low/medium voltage panels.
• Experience operating plants using SCADA or remote monitoring systems.

Required skills

• Diesel and gas generator operation.
• SCADA system monitoring and control.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and trip settings.
• Instrumentation and metering knowledge (Coriolis meters, PD meters, energy analyzers).
• Understanding of 400 V, 11 kV, and 33 kV distribution systems.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health and wellbeing coverage.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Rotational on‑call duty with additional compensation.
• Supportive team culture and collaborative environment.
• Exposure to advanced power generation technology.