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Since 2002, Globeleq has built a diverse portfolio of independent power plants, currently generating 1,660 MW across 18 power plants, in seven countries, with 665 MW under construction and more than 2,000 MW in development. Globeleq is owned by British International Investment and Norfund, the UK and Norwegian development finance institutions. More details: www.globeleq.com\n The Menengai Geothermal Plant is a 35 MW Greenfield Geothermal Power Plant, forming part of the first phase of the larger Menengai complex. This marks Kenya’s second large-scale geothermal development after Olkaria.\nThe Shift Operator ensures the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the geothermal power plant during their assigned shift. The role involves monitoring plant performance, operating equipment, control room operations, conducting first-level maintenance, and ensuring compliance with HSESS, manufacturer recommendations, and operational procedures.\nThe Operator supports the Shift Engineer to achieve and maintain high plant availability and efficiency while ensuring personnel and equipment safety.\nKey Responsibilities\n Mobilisation Period (Pre-Commercial Operations Date) Support plant commissioning and mobilization activities.\nParticipate in simulation and operational readiness exercises\nReview, contribute and assess O&M manuals, OEM recommendations, and standard operating procedures. \nAssist in the populating the CMMS (e.g., SAP) with initial maintenance data and annual plans. \nMaintain plant records and provide mobilisation status reports.\nParticipate in cataloguing EPC punch list items and track resolution progress. \nParticipate in contractor-led classroom and hands on training and pre-commissioning activities. \nSupport implementation and use of the Permit-To-Work (PTW) and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) systems. \n\n Operational and Maintenance Period (Post COD) Transmission of Instructions. When handing over the shift to incoming shift, the Operator: Receive, transmit and justify operating instructions.\nReview logbook entries from previous shifts and clarify outstanding issues. \n\n Power Plant Monitoring. During rounds whose scope and frequency are predefined or on request, the Operator: Conduct routine and regular observation rounds in the Power Plant. \nRecords in the mobile register the values of various equipment’s operational parameters (electrical, mechanical, chemical and thermal parameters) \nAnalyses trends of values recorded, detects malfunctions and reports findings to the Shift Engineer. \nAnticipates potential equipment deviations and take preventive actions. \nOperate and monitor plant and auxiliary systems, including fire protection equipment. \nCarry out equipment starts or shutdown and continuous operations. \nMonitors fire protection systems and carry out periodic operating tests of various equipment’s.\nReport abnormalities and request interventions via the Shift Engineer.\nIssues intervention requests for any animalities noted in the condition of the equipment and submits them to the Shift Engineer for Approval. \nMonitors and verifies water quality in compliance with operational standards. \nUpdates existing procedures and work instructions, write new work instructions and procedures, implement and recommend them for improvement. \n\n Control Room Operations. In the control room, the Operator: Monitors various operating parameters in the Distributed Control System (DCS) screens and informs the shift Engineer of any anomaly or disturbance observed.\nRecognize, define and implement corrective actions in response to alarm (upset or emergency).\nCarries out machine load changes at the request of Dispatcher. \nCarries out systematic surveys.\nCompletes the LOTO instruction book under the supervision of the Shift Engineer \n\n First Level Maintenance. At the Shift Engineer’s request, the Operator:Perform first level maintenance (lubrication, filter change, bulb and light fixture replacement etc).\nCross job training. Participates in maintenance work during periodic preventive maintenance or minor/major equipment overhaul. He/she works under the supervision of Maintenance Manager or his/her delegates. \nParticipate in preventive and corrective maintenance under supervision. \n\n Reporting and Control. The Operator regularly reports to the Shift Engineer on the results obtained and justifies deviations. They seek advice and directions on matters they cannot decide upon and draws the Shift Engineer’s attention on all relevant points. The performance and behaviour of the Operator is assessed by the Shift Engineer through two (2) individual annual progress interviews based on the evaluation sheet.\n Compliance and HSESS Adherence to HSESS policies, procedures, permit-to-work, and lockout/tagout protocols.\nEnsure site operations comply with internal controls and procedures. \nPromote safe working practices and support HSESS investigations and audits. \n\nSkills and Competencies\nAbility to consolidate continuous improvement (Quality Assurance, HSESS and Benchmark)\nKnowledge of power plant operations, electrical, protection, instrumentation, control systems, and process flow.\nAbility to interpret P&IDs, electrical diagrams, and HMI systems.\nProficiency in mobile data collection devices and ERP/CMMS systems.\nStrong troubleshooting and abnormal condition detection skills.\nUnderstanding of water chemistry in power plant operations.\nExcellent record-keeping and reporting skills.\nProficient in MS Office Suite 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