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Local Plant Operator
About this role
The Local Plant Operator role at Egbin Power Plc in Lagos involves monitoring and supporting safe, reliable plant operations for power generation. The job requires carrying out field inspections and routine patrols of power generating units, responding to plant trips and equipment issues, and coordinating with the control room on startup and shutdown procedures. The position supports maintenance and safety processes, including following SOPs, safety drills, and recording observations in shift logbooks. It is suitable for candidates with basic power plant knowledge and 0 to 2+ years of relevant experience, and who can read gauges and P&ID diagrams. The employer operates a large power generation facility and aims to improve electricity supply in Lagos and surroundings.
What you would do
- Execute emergency shutdown and startup procedures in coordination with the control room.
- Follow safety protocols and participate in hazard identification and emergency response activities.
- Conduct periodic patrols and field inspections of boilers, turbines, condenser, feedsystem, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.
- Check for leaks, unusual noises, excessive vibrations, abnormal temperatures and pressure variations.
- Record equipment status and interventions in the shift logbook.
- Respond to plant trips, leaks and malfunctions with appropriate field actions.
- Communicate plant conditions and field actions to the control room operator.
- Provide clear handover reports for incoming shifts and real-time feedback on equipment performance.
- Assist maintenance teams in preparing equipment for servicing and ensuring isolation and access.
- Operate manual field equipment such as valves, pumps and drain/vent systems.
What they are asking for
- Minimum of OND or Technical Certificate in Mechanical, Electrical or Power Plant Engineering.
- 0 to 2+ years of experience in a power generation plant, refinery or heavy industrial setting.
- Ability to read and interpret pressure, temperature and flow gauges and P&ID diagrams.
- Basic troubleshooting skills for pumps, valves, pipes and auxiliary equipment.
- Familiarity with safety regulations, permit-to-work systems and emergency shutdown procedures.
- Basic knowledge of power plant processes, steam cycles, boiler operations and cooling systems.
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