Vacancy: PLANT Operator
Hydro Operation Great Lakes Ltd (HOGL) is a company based in Kigali, active since 2016 in the development, engineering, operation and maintenance of hydroelectric power plants in the Great Lakes areas (Rwanda, DRC, Burundi).
To support our growth, we are currently looking for a “Plant Operator”, for the Mwange-Kavumu hydro powerplant (350 KW). The person on this position will report directly to the Plant Manager and the Managing Director.
The workplace for this position is located at Mwange-Kavumu Power Plant, Mutete, Gicumbi District.
In addition of the work during the day, the plant operator will have to be “on call” during the night before his/her working day and must therefore sleep in the premises provided by HOGL for 5 days a week on average. In case the operator is leaving near the powerhouse, this “on call” can be done from home.
Key tasks and responsibilities:
- Manages the team of casual operators, assistant operators and waterways helpers:
- Ensures fulfilment of operation procedures on site;
- Ensures the training of the casual operators, assistant operators and waterways helpers on site;
- Controls the planning of the team to have 24/7 the right person(s) at the right position(s);
- Controls day to day performance of the member of the team;
- Daily control of the efficiency of the plant;
- Prepares daily, weekly and monthly reports of operations (HR, production, efficiency, maintenance, …);
- In collaboration with the Plant Manager and the head quarter:
- Improves the operation procedures to optimize the production;
- Assists in the task of recruitment of new employees;
- Assists the Plant manager during maintenance;
- Replaces the plant manager during his holidays;
- Assists casual operator, assistant helpers and waterways helpers during critical phases (HPP partially in maintenance, flood period, etc.);
- Is “ on call”, sleeping in the premise near the powerplant the night before these workdays.
- Operates the plant as operator according to the shift schedule.
Required attitudes:
- Excellent communication skills in English or/ and French;
- High proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Excellent record keeping/documentation skills;
- Strong leadership;
- High interest in the energy sector;
- Adaptable and flexible;
- Assertive, high-energy person;
- Excellent planning and analytical skills;
- Team-focused mentality;
- Problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities;
- High sense of urgency and ability to achieve priorities;
- Good training skills
- Excellent management skills;
- Excellent skills in monitoring and writing reports;
- Excellent oral and written command of Kinyarwanda and English. Swahili and/or French are assets;
Profile:
- At least 3 years of work professional experience (applicants with less than 3 years of experience will be not considered for this position);
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience in industrial environment. Having experience in the energy sector is an asset;
- At least Advanced Diploma in a relevant field (electricity, electromechanic or mechanic);
- Being from Gicumbi is an asset;
- Living already in Gicumbi district or being ready to move there is also an asset;
- Knowledge in HSE policy is an asset;
- A driving license is an asset;
- Experience working for an international company or organization is an asset.
What we offer:
- A stable job, working for an international company;
- The opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and an international team;
- The possibility to be part of a growing international company, with good future career prospects;
- A salary between 170,000 and 270,000 Rwf, based on your experience;
- Transportation to/from the site;
- Legal medical insurance (RSSB) + a private insurance in case of accident;
- Legal paid annual leave of 18days after 12months of employment according to the Rwandan labor code;
- An open-ended contract.
In case of interest, please complete this form, at the end you will receive instructions to send us your CV and cover letter.
Deadline for application: 06/19/2023. Please apply as soon as possible. Note that we can stop the application process when we reach 200 applicants, even if it is before the deadline, so don’t wait the last day.
For more information visit www.hogl.rw
