Operations Manager

Essential Responsibilities

• Development of Quality Operational procedures consistent with protecting the Customer's investment and achieving maximum Power
• Plant availability at lowest heat rate in a safe, reliable, economical and environmentally friendly manner
• Establishing, maintaining and auditing routines, for all operational aspects of the Power Plant, within a quality framework accreditable
• to internationally recognized standards.
• Agreement with the Customer on a suite of suitable administrative procedures and processes to manage Fuel Nominations, Dispatch
• and Availability Profiles, in order to comply with all O&M contractual requirements.
• Ensuring that the Power Plant remains operational at all times within any Environmental Consents and obligations.
• Maintaining a team of reliable and qualified personnel to operate the Power Plant on a continuous shift basis.
• Administer, control and Audit all aspects of the sites Environmental, Health and Safety Manual in relation to the Permit to Work System.
• Manage and implement GE EHS procedures within area of responsibility.
• Manage and monitor effectiveness of initial and refresher EHS training provided to all operations personnel.
• Recruitment, training and personal development of Operations team members.
• Development, monitoring and control of Operations Department budget.
• Development of auditable training and accreditation schedules for operations team leaders and technicians.
• Provision of support services to the Maintenance Department for completion and recording of routine maintenance activities.
• Development and draw down of various support contracts for effective operation and maintenance of the Power Plant.
• Management of complex issues within functional areas of expertise.
• Establishes and sustains within the Operations team a culture that promotes a safe and positive work environment.
• Be available on a call rotation with the other members of the Management team at all times.
• Deputise for the Plant Manager as required.

Qualifications/Requirements  

• Minimum of a B.Sc degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Power Plant management or supervisory role.
• A valid NYSC discharge or exemption certificate will be required.
• Must have valid authorization to work full-time without any restriction in Nigeria

Additional Eligibility Qualifications   

Desired Characteristics:    

• GB certified (GE employees only). o Exposure to and participation in Lean manufacturing initiatives. 
• Ability to apply statistical methods for process improvement. 
• Ability and willing to travel from time to time as required by the Business. 
• Fluent in written and spoken English. 
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of an organisation. 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. o Prior experience of GE Turbines is preferred.