Background

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Boiler Shift In charge report to the Lead Cogen. The Position holder is responsible for maintaining and supervising heating systems operations, with special responsibility for emergency service, maintenance of equipment, and installation, raw material / fuel stock, spares, legal require inspection, safety, etc. The position is responsible for controlling the operation of the boilers, generators and auxiliary equipment in a safe and efficient manner during the assigned shift.

Supervise operators in the performance of their duties when more than one person is on shift. The number of subordinate operators is determined by conditions at the plant, load, (steam and electrical production) demands placed upon the plant and seasonal maintenance activities.

DETAILED DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the safety of all employees through effective implementation of the Safety standards
• Directs and supervises the operation of boilers, turbines, generators and related auxiliary equipment on their shift.
• Coordinates with Engineering for the production of electrical power including hourly loading, unit start-ups, shutdowns, etc.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and corrects plant operating problems that arise from shift to shift which could affect safety, environment, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensures all operating problems are clearly described in sufficient detail to expedite repairs.
• Coordinates work with maintenance and technical departments, both outage and non-outage.
• Provides training on shift to ensure operators are competent in the performance of their job duties.
• Supervise routine housekeeping duties as assigned by maintaining site tidiness and general good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Ensure reliable operational records are maintained and recorded for historical purposes and to document performance metrics for the plant.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions related to Utility Systems. Act as mentor and conduct on-the-job training of personnel in the department.
• Prepares daily reports of shift operations, facilitates the daily operations morning meetings of management staff and performs operating administrative functions on a shift basis.
• Performs plant performance reviews daily, weekly & monthly including employee evaluation and administering manpower utilization.
• Sets clear goals and standards for performance and holds assigned personnel accountable to achieve them.
• Making job assignments, completing required shift documentation, and directing emergency response.
• Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct the problem(s).
• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance and reactive/life-cycle works in a competent, safe and efficient manner.
• Oversee the operation of boilers/other machines in the plant.
• Supervise operations of the feed hoppers, maintain the correct levels of fuel in the boiler hoppers, mix and level fuel in the log yard using front-end loader and observe the unloading of delivery trucks for unacceptable wood waste *To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.

ACCOUNTIBILITIES:

• Direct and supervise operations of boilers and water heating systems
• Oversee the maintenance activities of boilers
• Plan and coordinate training of boiler operators

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree/Diploma in mechanical engineering, plant option

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-10 years’ experience

COMPETENCIES:

• Time management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate employees
• Team player
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and manpower planning skills
• Ability to use SAP, AUTOCAD.
• Proficient in MS Windows

• Ensures the safety of all employees through effective implementation of the Safety standards
• Directs and supervises the operation of boilers, turbines, generators and related auxiliary equipment on their shift.
• Coordinates with Engineering for the production of electrical power including hourly loading, unit start-ups, shutdowns, etc.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots and corrects plant operating problems that arise from shift to shift which could affect safety, environment, reliability, and efficiency.
• Ensures all operating problems are clearly described in sufficient detail to expedite repairs.
• Coordinates work with maintenance and technical departments, both outage and non-outage.
• Provides training on shift to ensure operators are competent in the performance of their job duties.
• Supervise routine housekeeping duties as assigned by maintaining site tidiness and general good housekeeping throughout the plant.
• Ensure reliable operational records are maintained and recorded for historical purposes and to document performance metrics for the plant.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions related to Utility Systems. Act as mentor and conduct on-the-job training of personnel in the department.
• Prepares daily reports of shift operations, facilitates the daily operations morning meetings of management staff and performs operating administrative functions on a shift basis.
• Performs plant performance reviews daily, weekly & monthly including employee evaluation and administering manpower utilization.
• Sets clear goals and standards for performance and holds assigned personnel accountable to achieve them.
• Making job assignments, completing required shift documentation, and directing emergency response.
• Respond to emergency situations immediately and work quickly to correct the problem(s).
• Conduct planned and unplanned maintenance and reactive/life-cycle works in a competent, safe and efficient manner.
• Oversee the operation of boilers/other machines in the plant.
• Supervise operations of the feed hoppers, maintain the correct levels of fuel in the boiler hoppers, mix and level fuel in the log yard using front-end loader and observe the unloading of delivery trucks for unacceptable wood waste *To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Management from time to time.
• Direct and supervise operations of boilers and water heating systems
• Oversee the maintenance activities of boilers
• Plan and coordinate training of boiler operators

• Time management
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate employees
• Team player
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills and manpower planning skills
• Ability to use SAP, AUTOCAD.
• Proficient in MS Windows

• Degree/Diploma in mechanical engineering, plant option