Mechanical Operator, CPP

About this role

HBM Nigeria Plc is recruiting a Mechanical Operator for CPP in Ashaka, Gombe. The role involves operating and monitoring engines to ensure safe and reliable plant performance, recording parameters, and participating in root cause analysis for engine trips. The operator will perform engine fitting, conduct risk assessments before inspections, and support maintenance activities. The job targets candidates with hands-on experience with steam turbines, boilers, generators, pumps, and other auxiliary systems, and who can handle start-up, shutdowns, and fault reporting. The employer is a Nigerian building solutions company, part of the Huaxin Building Materials Group, listed on the NGX.

What you would do

• Start, run and stop engine operations.
• Carry out engine fitting tasks.
• Conduct risk assessments for switching operations.
• Maintain hourly records of engine running parameters and report deviations.
• Participate in root cause analysis for generator failures and implement actions.
• Maintain workshop housekeeping.
• Perform 1st level inspections and record abnormal conditions.
• Train or coach a Trainee on engine operations.
• Collaborate with section engineers and managers on readings and issues.
• Respond to equipment abnormalities, trips, leaks, vibration, and temperature deviations.

What they are asking for

• Hands-on experience operating steam turbines, boilers, generators, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary systems.
• Experience with plant start-up, shutdown, equipment changeover, and routine operational monitoring.
• Experience identifying and responding to equipment abnormalities and deviations (trips, leaks, vibration, pressure, temperature).
• Experience with basic mechanical maintenance, lubrication, equipment inspection, and fault reporting.
• Experience handling emergency situations and equipment isolation while following PTW, LOTO, and power plant safety procedures.
• OND or Grade 3 trade test.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience.

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