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Plant Operator role at Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. The position is based in Calabar, Cross River State, and involves maintaining plant safety, power production, and equipment performance in line with dispatch directives.
- Global marine and energy technology company with operations in over 80 countries
- Based in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
- Responsible for plant safety, power output, and equipment condition reporting
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Plant Operator role at Wärtsilä, a global leader in smart technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. The position is based in Calabar, Cross River State, and involves maintaining plant safety, power production, and equipment performance in line with dispatch directives.
- Global marine and energy technology company with operations in over 80 countries
- Based in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria
- Responsible for plant safety, power output, and equipment condition reporting
- Involves planned and corrective maintenance plus accurate log-keeping
- Sustainable innovation focus within the Wärtsilä decarbonisation mission
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Plant Operator at Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited
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Oct 9, 2026, 6:04 AM
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Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Plant Operator
Location: Calabar, Cross River
About the job
Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for maintaining the plant in a clean and safe condition at all times.
- Maintain plant power production at the output designated by management. To operate plant within the acceptable loading envelope under plant dispatch directives from utility.
- Any other duties assigned to you by superior,
- Effectively communicate the condition of the plant equipment and performance to shift charge and fellow plant personnel.
- Complete and maintain all logs and running records in a clear and concise manner according to guidelines.
- 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.
- Utilize all tools, equipment, and accessories in such a manner so as to maximize useful operating life.
- Provide the relieving shift operator with a complete handover, bringing to his attention any operational disturbances, malfunctions or abnormalities.
- Operate and maintain the plant during the shift according to company policies and procedures.
- Assist in start-up, shut-down and normal operations of the power plant systems.
- 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.
- Perform emergency procedures in order to protect personnel and equipment in case of damage or failure of safety deficiencies.
- Responsible for taking corrective action during system operational disturbance and/or bringing such disturbances to the attention of the Shift Supervisor.
Requirements
- Education & experience:
- BSc or Degree Engineering(B.Eng) or Technology (B.Tech) in or Mechanical or Mechatronics or Equivalent
- 1 years of relevant work experience
- Handson working experience in any power plant engines
- Skills & Competencies: General:
- Desired behaviours:
- Planning and target setting
- Decisiveness and action orientation
- Workplace ICT equipment & application skills
- Situational and cultural sensitivity
- Cost awareness & effectiveness
- Developing self and others
- Business and Customer focus
- Achieving results & making change happen
- Wärtsilä Quality, safety, environment skills
- Communication & teamwork skills
- Technical:
- Technical drawings and flow charts
- Charge air & Compressed air system
- Cooling water systems
- Gas fuel systems
- Engine knowledge, medium speed & Operator’s station knowledge
- Injection support systems
- Emission reduction systems
- Lubricating oil systems
- Sludge reduction systems (Effluent handling system)
- Trouble shooting, Mechanical & Electrical
- Exhaust gas & steam systems
- How to Apply
- Interested and qualified candidates should:
- Click here to apply online
- Application Deadline:
- 16th October, 2026.
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