Turbine Field Operator

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Turbine Field Operator

Location: SSC P-Numan, Adamawa

Job Summary

• This role plays a critical part in start-up, shutdown, and emergency handling, working in coordination with the DCS operator and Shift Engineer
• The Turbines Field Operator is responsible for conducting routine inspections, monitoring local equipment, and performing field operations to ensure the safe and reliable operation of steam turbines and associated auxiliaries.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Report abnormalities (leaks, noise, overheating) to the Shift Engineer.
• Participate in routine equipment checks and log observations.
• Support DCS operator in synchronizing and load changes.
• Conduct regular field inspections of turbine, condenser, pumps, and lube oil systems.
• Provide help in emergency shutdown and plant isolation activities
• Ensure field safety compliance and use of PPE.
• Assist in turbine start-up and shutdown procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping of turbine floor area.
• Monitor vibration, temperature, pressure, and flow using local gauges.
• Check condition of auxiliary systems (seal oil, vacuum pumps, GSCs).

Educational Qualification and Work Experience

• Professional Certification is an added advantage. (Turbine Field Operator Certificate preferred).
• Diploma or HND Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in turbine field operations in a cogeneration or thermal plant.

Skill and Competencies:

• People management skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Integrity
• Empathy
• Project Management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Discretion.
• Openness
• Effective Communication skills
• Computer Skills
• Presentation skills