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Role Overview
The Senior Power Plant Operator is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the assigned power plant during their shift (North Power Plant (NPP) or South Power Plant (SPP)). The role includes managing shift personnel, maintaining operational standards, and coordinating power plant operations to meet demand requirements. This position ensures consistent communication between NPP and SPP operators to address power requirements across both plants.
Key Responsibilities
- Operations Supervision: Supervise and direct all operations at the assigned power plant (NPP or SPP) during the designated shift, ensuring strict compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Coordination: Communicate and coordinate power demands and equipment operations between the NPP and SPP to ensure continuous and efficient power delivery.
- Systems Monitoring: Monitor and manage generators, switchboards, radiator fans, fuel supply systems, air compressors, and other power plant systems.
- Inspections: Perform and oversee routine equipment inspections, pre-operation checks, operational monitoring, and post-operation inspections to ensure all systems function correctly.
- Troubleshooting: Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions promptly, implementing corrective actions, and minimizing downtime during emergencies or abnormal operations.
- Reporting: Prepare and maintain accurate shift logs, operational data, and reports regarding power loads, equipment status, and overall systems performance.
- Team Management: Train and mentor shift personnel to comply with operational procedures and safety standards, ensuring that team members are prepared to handle both routine and emergency tasks.
- Emergency Response: Initiate and supervise corrective actions during emergencies to protect personnel and equipment while maintaining service continuity.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the Electrical Utility Manager and other supervisors to ensure proper implementation of operational policies and maintenance schedules.
- Process Improvement: Assist with the development, review, and update of procedures as necessary to improve operations and ensure optimal performance of power plant systems.
Minimum Requirements
- Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in power plant operations, with proven success in a supervisory or senior operations role.
- Technical Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of power generation systems, particularly in managing generator sets, electrical switchboards, fuel systems, air compressors, radiator fans, and auxiliary systems.
- Operational Excellence: Familiarity with monitoring and coordinating large-scale power demands across multiple power plants or systems in a high-demand environment.
- Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in both routine and emergency operational scenarios.
- Safety & Compliance: Strong understanding of plant safety requirements, environmental compliance, and operational standards.
- Education: High school diploma (KCSE) or equivalent.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by visiting the Amentum careers portal via the link below:
Apply for Senior Power Plant Operator NPP
