Plant Operator job at Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd
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Plant Operator
2026-03-06T13:05:28+00:00
Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Utilities
Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining
KES
MONTH
2026-03-06T17:00:00+00:00
8

Education & experience:

BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent

1 years of relevant work experience

Handson working experience in any power plant engines

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
  • Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
  • Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
  • Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
  • Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
  • Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
  • Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
  • Assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant by bringing violations of colleagues to the attention of the Shift Supervisor or duty manager.
  • Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
  • To perform planned and corrective maintenance as directed and as needed and to account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.
  • Any other duties assigned to you by superior,
  • Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
  • Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
  • Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
  • Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
  • Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
  • Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
  • Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
  • Assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant by bringing violations of colleagues to the attention of the Shift Supervisor or duty manager.
  • Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
  • To perform planned and corrective maintenance as directed and as needed and to account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.
  • Any other duties assigned to you by superior,
  • Handson working experience in any power plant engines
  • English language skills
  • BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent
  • 1 years of relevant work experience
  • Handson working experience in any power plant engines
bachelor degree
12
JOB-69aad1183e513

Vacancy title:
Plant Operator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Science & Engineering, Installation, Maintenance & Repair, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Wartsila Eastern Africa Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 6 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, March 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Education & experience:

BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in Electrical or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent

1 years of relevant work experience

Handson working experience in any power plant engines

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
  • Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
  • Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
  • Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
  • Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
  • Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
  • Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
  • Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
  • Assist in ensuring safe and efficient operation of the plant by bringing violations of colleagues to the attention of the Shift Supervisor or duty manager.
  • Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
  • To perform planned and corrective maintenance as directed and as needed and to account for all parts and materials, supplies and fluids used in the performance of that work.
  • Any other duties assigned to you by superior,

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Apply: https://careers.wartsila.com/

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, March 6 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 06-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 06-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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