Shift Supervisor – Power Plant Operations

About the role

Wärtsilä Energy is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead daily operations at its power plant in Victoria Island, Lagos. You will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient plant performance while managing shift teams and supporting continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage daily plant operations and shift teams.
• Achieve plant performance targets in line with contractual requirements.
• Monitor equipment condition and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards, work procedures, and site guidelines.
• Coordinate plant start‑ups, shutdowns, and other operational activities.
• Prepare operational reports and support planning activities.
• Lead team training and competency development.
• Approve maintenance schedules based on operational needs.
• Conduct risk assessments and enforce proper PPE use.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (B.Eng. or B.Tech.).
• 5–8 years of experience in gas or HFO engine power plants.
• Willingness to work in rotating shifts.

Required skills

• Power plant operations knowledge.
• Gas/HFO engine system expertise.
• Understanding of plant control and operational monitoring systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving abilities.
• Familiarity with HSE standards and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CMMS applications.