Power Plant Operator

The Power Generation Operator has responsibility for facilitating the provision of Electrical Power and other energy requirements to the WISYNCO White Marl and Lakes Pen facilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Generating Plant in keeping with manufacturer’s recommendation
• Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) on all equipment associated with the plant at the scheduled times
• Operate and maintain standby generators
• Ensure that the Photovoltaic Generation system is operational at all times
• Execute Preventive Maintenance on Photovoltaic Power Generating system at the scheduled times
• Keep accurate logs of all required operating data
• Submit reports at required intervals as directed
• Ensure that Safety policies are adhered to all times
• Support the Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems and the Environmental Management Systems standards respectively particularly in the area of  Electrical Safety
• Any other duties as may be assigned within the scope of the job

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Required Qualification, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or three (3) years’ experience in a related position
• Extensive troubleshooting experience
• Effective communication skills – written and verbal including the preparation of reports with the ability to articulate technical information with great clarity
• Trained in the use of MS Office productivity tools (Word, Excel)
• Meticulous, with the ability to function well individually and on a team within a demanding work environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization and time management skills