Assistant Operations Shift Supervisor at Wartsila Marine

Wärtsilä is leading the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We Wärtsilians help our customers unlock the value of energy transition by optimizing their energy systems and future-proofing their assets. Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 74 GW of power plant capacity and more than 80 energy storage systems in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast-changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride? 

We are now looking for an Assistant Shift Supervisor to join our West Africa Operational Organization based  in Calabar, Nigeria

What will you be doing:

Your work will focus on these main responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies, procedures and operation profile/plan.
• Assist Shift Supervisor as required.
• Follow all procedures and instructions related to start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
• Maintain all operation records (including logs, checklists and running records) according to guidelines.
• Coach and mentor operators and general labour.
• Assist in taking corrective action during system operational disturbance.
• Communicate effectively the condition of all plant equipments, any deviation/ disturbance from the normal conditions and other performances to shift supervisor in charge and colleagues.
• Watch over of all alarms / parameters of engines and auxiliaries,monitor and analyse the  trend data related to the equipments at all time and perform proper follow up.
• Comply with all safety regulations (including isolation,lock out and tag out) and perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety devices.
• Utilise all the tools, equipments and accessories in such a manner that the operating life is maximized.
• Provide for the relieving shift operator a complete handover, bringing to his/her attention any operational disturbance, malfunctions or abnormalities.

You will shine in this role, when you have: 

• Bachelor's Degree in a Engineering.
• Minimum 5 Years of Field Service or Power Plant Experience.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience in a customer-facing role with responsibility for managing costs and revenues.
• Excellent organizational skills and customer empathy.
• Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Demonstrable teamwork skills and the ability to adjust and re-plan in dynamic situations.
• Excellent communication skills and well-developed cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Proficiency with standard MS tools.
• Being fluent in English will be seen as an advantage.