Operation Engineer

Job ID

306322

Location

Sierra Leone

Western Area (Freetown)

Freetown

Company

Siemens Energy AB PE Sierra Leone

Organization

Gas Services

Business Unit

Service Europe & Africa

Full / Part time

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As an Operations Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the operational readiness and ongoing performance of a new Operations & Maintenance (O&M) project in Sierra Leone (WAPGP).

You will support the coordination of plant operations, safety and compliance activities, and client interfaces to ensure reliable and efficient power generation. Through effective operational planning, adherence to Permit-to-Work requirements and international standards, and close collaboration with key stakeholders, you will contribute to high plant availability, safe operations, and the successful delivery of contractual and business objectives.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Coordinate operations resources and prioritize activities to meet load dispatch and operational requirements.
• Support shift teams with daily operations, complex troubleshooting, and maintenance coordination.
• Implement routine test schedules for operational activities to maximize plant availability.
• Ensure all plant operations comply with local laws, environmental regulations, and safety guidelines.
• Maintain and improve safety and health management systems, including the Permit-to-Work system.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Maintain close client contact, prepare timely operational reports, and respond to customer requests.
• Direct the implementation of the Commercial Operations Program in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

What You Bring

• Certified Power Plant Operator or Engineer
• Occupational Health and Safety Certification (e.g., NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related power plant engineering field.
• Minimum of 6 years of working experience with a strong focus on power plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience working in multinational project teams and collaborating across regional offices.
• Power Plant Technology
• Load Dispatch Coordination
• Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
• Permit-to-Work (PTW) Systems
• ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Standards
• QEHS Management
• Local Environmental & Safety Regulations
• Technical Training & Mentoring
• Client Relationship Management
• Commercial Operations (PPA)

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. We meet the growing energy demand across 90+ countries while ensuring our climate is protected. With more than 92,000 dedicated employees, we not only generate electricity for over 16% of the global community, but we’re also using our technology to help protect people and the environment.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character - no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards

• Working with a global team
• Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
• Possibility to take over further tasks within the company
• Supportive work culture
• Medical benefits
• Time off/Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
• e-Learning
• Mentorship
• Coaching
• Open feedback culture