Control Room Operator - CPP

About the job

The Control Room Operator (CRO) is accountable for the safe, disciplined, and efficient operation of the power plant from the control room. The CRO ensures continuous monitoring and control of the CFB boiler, turbine, generator, and auxiliary systems in compliance with approved operating procedures, safety regulations, and management directives.

The role is critical to protecting personnel safety, equipment integrity, environmental compliance, and plant readiness.

What you'll be doing

• Plant Operation & Control

• Operate and monitor plant systems through the Distributed Control System (DCS) strictly in accordance with approved SOPs, operating limits, and shift instructions.
• Maintain key parameters such as bed temperature, furnace pressure, oxygen concentration, steam drum level, steam pressure, and auxiliary system performance within safe limits.
• Execute start-up, shutdown, load changes, equipment test runs, and emergency actions only as authorized and in line with procedures.
• Respond promptly and effectively to alarms, trips, and process deviations to prevent unsafe conditions or equipment damage.

• Safety, Health & Environment (HSE) Accountability

• Fully comply with plant HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Refuse and stop any operation deemed unsafe and escalate immediately to the Shift Supervisor.
• Actively participate in safety briefings, drills, hazard identification, and incident investigations.
• Set a personal example of safety discipline, professionalism, and situational awareness.

• Monitoring Analysis & Improvement

• Continuously monitor process trends, alarms, and performance indicators to detect early signs of abnormal conditions.
• Report deviations, defects, and inefficiencies promptly and support root cause analysis activities.
• Contribute to operational improvement initiatives, preservation optimization, and commissioning readiness.

• Coordination & Communication

• Maintain clear, continuous communication with Field Operators, ensuring instructions are understood and confirmed before execution.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation teams during inspections, isolation, testing, preservation, and defect rectification.
• Conduct accurate shift handovers, clearly communicating plant status, outstanding alarms, risks, and ongoing activities.

• Commissioning, Preservation & Maintenance Support

• Support boiler preservation, auxiliary equipment operation, flushing, and readiness activities during non-operational phases.
• Monitor preservation parameters and ensure compliance with preservation procedures
• Assist in identifying, logging, tracking, and verifying closure of plant defects.

• Housekeeping & Plant Discipline

• Maintain good housekeeping in assigned areas to prevent slips, trips, fires, and operational hazards.
• Ensure walkways, platforms, ladders, and access points remain safe and unobstructed.
• Report damaged structures, missing guards, or unsafe installations.

• Documentation & Professional Conduct

• Accurately maintain hourly logs, shift reports, alarm/event records, and operational checklists.
• Ensure all operational data is complete, factual, timely, and compliant with plant documentation standards.
• Support audits, reviews, and investigations through accurate record-keeping.

• Training, Discipline & Professional Conduct

• Participate in all required training, drills, and competency assessments
• Support mentoring and on-the-job training of junior operators when assigned.
• Maintain professional conduct, operational discipline, and respect for the chain of command always.

Who you'll be working with

• Internal

• List key interfaces e.g. CPP Plant Leadership, Cement Plant mgt team, Process Aids, CPP Automation/DCS Engineer, Field Operators etc.

• External:

• None

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or any other relevant degree.
• Minimum 3 years' experience with at least 1 in captive (coal) power plant.
• Strong Excel and MS Office proficiency (including good knowledge of PowerPoint).
• Good knowledge SAP and SAP FC is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure, in a demanding environment, while maintaining the highest professional standards.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize tasks, take initiatives, and make recommendations while engaging with Senior Leaders.
• Build informal networks across functions to ensure smooth flow inputs for own deliverables.
• Top presentation skills to be able to convey clear and synthetic messages (verbally or on paper).

Benefits

At HBM Nigeria, our people are passionate about finding better ways to build. We embrace innovation, continuous improvement and a pioneering spirit, while working as trusted partners to create better solutions and experiences for our customers, communities and colleagues.

Your HBM Nigeria Experience

At HBM Nigeria, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you are in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives that we can build the world we all want to live in.