WTS Energy is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in staffing, recruitment, manpower supply, project management, operations & maintenance, and training for the energy, infrastructure, and marine industries. Founded in 2000 by Jan Willem Scholten (initially as the job board Worldwideworker.com), WTS Energy has grown into a trusted partner supporting oil & gas, renewables (solar, wind, bioenergy), nuclear, and related sectors. It operates in over 50 countries with more than 20 offices (headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands) and supports thousands of contractors/consultants worldwide.
WTS Energy is recruiting to fill the position bellow:
Job Title: Power Station Operator
Location: Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Power Station Operator is responsible for the daily operations, continuous monitoring, record-keeping, reporting, preventive and corrective maintenance, and performance improvement of the Power Station.
- Working under the direction of the Power Station Manager, the operator ensures optimum performance, maximum uptime, and customer satisfaction. This role is based at the Field Location in Ibigwe, Ohaji-Egbema, Imo State, and reports to the CEO of the Company’s Industrial & Innovation Park Company Limited.
- Preference for candidates who currently reside in Port Harcourt, Owerri, or surrounding areas.
Responsibilities
- Operate diesel and gas generators, including starting/stopping, opening/closing circuit breakers, and managing valves.
- Monitor and log hourly readings of generator production, fuel consumption, and system parameters.
- Implement preventive maintenance tasks and coordinate with vendors for scheduled maintenance.
- Conduct non-routine inspections of installed assets and engage specialists as needed.
- Manage inventory records and monitor stock levels for parts and consumables.
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective maintenance or coordinate repairs with OEMs and contractors.
- Maintain accurate shift logs, digitize records, and submit weekly reports to HQ.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) procedures and maintain cleanliness.
Requirements
Required:
- BSc or OND in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Control Systems, Chemical/Process).
- Minimum 10 years of experience in power plant operations or industrial power distribution.
- Hands-on experience with gas and diesel generators, gas conditioning infrastructure, and low/medium voltage electrical panels.
- Experience operating plants using SCADA or remote monitoring systems.
- Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills for electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read electrical drawings and understand trip settings.
- Good communication and reporting skills.
- Willingness to work in remote/industrial environments.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of instrumentation and metering systems (Coriolis meters, PD meters, energy analyzers).
- Experience with CAT, Perkins, or MTU generators.
- Familiarity with 400V, 11kV, and 33kV distribution systems.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Health and wellbeing cover.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Rotational on-call duty with additional compensation.
- Supportive team culture and collaborative environment.
- – Exposure to advanced power generation technology.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Note: Preference for candidates who currently reside in Port Harcourt, Owerri, or surrounding areas.