{"id":100587,"date":"2026-07-11T08:33:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:33:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/senior-power-plant-operator-npp\/"},"modified":"2026-07-11T08:33:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T08:33:20","slug":"senior-power-plant-operator-npp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/lamu\/senior-power-plant-operator-npp\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Power Plant Operator NPP"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Senior Power Plant Operator NPP\", \"description\": \"JOB RESPONSIBILITIES\\nThe\u00a0Senior Power Plant Operator\u00a0is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the assigned power plant during their shift North Power Plant NPP or South Power Plant SPP. The role includes managing shift personnel, maintaining operational standards, and coordinating power plant operations to meet demand requirements. This position ensures consistent communication between NPP and SPP operators to address power requirements across both plants. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:\\nSupervising and directing\u00a0all operations at the assigned power plant NPP or SPP\u00a0during the designated shift, ensuring strict compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.\\nCommunicating and\u00a0coordinating power demands and equipment operations\u00a0between the NPP and SPP to ensure continuous and efficient power delivery.\\nMonitoring and managing generators, switchboards, radiator fans, fuel supply systems, air compressors, and other power plant systems.\\nPerforming and overseeing routine equipment\u00a0inspections,\u00a0pre-operation checks,\u00a0operational monitoring, and\u00a0post-operation inspections\u00a0to ensure all systems function correctly.\\nIdentifying and troubleshooting malfunctions promptly, implementing corrective actions, and minimizing downtime during emergencies or abnormal operations.\\nPreparing and maintaining accurate shift logs, operational data, and reports regarding power loads, equipment status, and overall systems performance.\\nEnsuring proper communication between the NPP and SPP Senior Operators to streamline operations across both plants.\\nTraining and mentoring shift personnel to comply with operational procedures and safety standards, ensuring that team members are prepared to handle both routine and emergency tasks.\\nInitiating and supervising corrective actions during emergencies to protect personnel and equipment while maintaining service continuity.\\nWorking closely with the\u00a0Electrical Utility Manager\u00a0and other supervisors to ensure proper implementation of operational policies and maintenance schedules.\\nAssisting with the development, review, and update of procedures as necessary to improve operations and ensure optimal performance of power plant systems.\\nMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS\\nAt least five 5 years of experience\u00a0in power plant operations, with proven success in a supervisory or senior operations role.\\nIn-depth knowledge of\u00a0power generation systems, particularly in managing generator sets, electrical switchboards, fuel systems, air compressors, radiator fans, and auxiliary systems.\\nFamiliarity with monitoring and coordinating large-scale power demands across multiple power plants or systems in a high-demand environment.\\nDemonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in both routine and emergency operational scenarios.\\nStrong understanding of plant safety requirements, environmental compliance, and operational standards.\\nHigh school diploma or equivalent.\\nMust be in possession of a\u00a0valid passport\u00a0and be able to travel internationally.\\nPassport must be valid for a minimum of\u00a0one 1 year\u00a0at the time of hiring.\\nProven ability to meet\u00a0contract medical requirements\u00a0and maintain health readiness for the duration of deployment.\\nPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS\\nCertifications in power plant operations, electrical systems, or related technical areas.\\nAssociate\u2019s or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a technical discipline related to power generation systems.\\nPrevious experience operating and maintaining diesel\/gas turbine power generation systems in military or government facilities.\\nFamiliarity with operating in remote, austere environments or\u00a0OCONUS Outside the Continental United States\u00a0locations.\\nStrong leadership qualities, coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-09\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Amentum\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Lamu\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-23T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Amentum<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Lamu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-23<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES<br \/>The\u00a0Senior Power Plant Operator\u00a0is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the assigned power plant during their shift North Power Plant NPP or South Power Plant SPP. The role includes managing shift personnel, maintaining operational standards, and coordinating power plant operations to meet demand requirements. This position ensures consistent communication between NPP and SPP operators to address power requirements across both plants. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:<br \/>Supervising and directing\u00a0all operations at the assigned power plant NPP or SPP\u00a0during the designated shift, ensuring strict compliance with established policies, procedures, and safety protocols.<br \/>Communicating and\u00a0coordinating power demands and equipment operations\u00a0between the NPP and SPP to ensure continuous and efficient power delivery.<br \/>Monitoring and managing generators, switchboards, radiator fans, fuel supply systems, air compressors, and other power plant systems.<br \/>Performing and overseeing routine equipment\u00a0inspections,\u00a0pre-operation checks,\u00a0operational monitoring, and\u00a0post-operation inspections\u00a0to ensure all systems function correctly.<br \/>Identifying and troubleshooting malfunctions promptly, implementing corrective actions, and minimizing downtime during emergencies or abnormal operations.<br \/>Preparing and maintaining accurate shift logs, operational data, and reports regarding power loads, equipment status, and overall systems performance.<br \/>Ensuring proper communication between the NPP and SPP Senior Operators to streamline operations across both plants.<br \/>Training and mentoring shift personnel to comply with operational procedures and safety standards, ensuring that team members are prepared to handle both routine and emergency tasks.<br \/>Initiating and supervising corrective actions during emergencies to protect personnel and equipment while maintaining service continuity.<br \/>Working closely with the\u00a0Electrical Utility Manager\u00a0and other supervisors to ensure proper implementation of operational policies and maintenance schedules.<br \/>Assisting with the development, review, and update of procedures as necessary to improve operations and ensure optimal performance of power plant systems.<br \/>MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS<br \/>At least five 5 years of experience\u00a0in power plant operations, with proven success in a supervisory or senior operations role.<br \/>In-depth knowledge of\u00a0power generation systems, particularly in managing generator sets, electrical switchboards, fuel systems, air compressors, radiator fans, and auxiliary systems.<br \/>Familiarity with monitoring and coordinating large-scale power demands across multiple power plants or systems in a high-demand environment.<br \/>Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems in both routine and emergency operational scenarios.<br \/>Strong understanding of plant safety requirements, environmental compliance, and operational standards.<br \/>High school diploma or equivalent.<br \/>Must be in possession of a\u00a0valid passport\u00a0and be able to travel internationally.<br \/>Passport must be valid for a minimum of\u00a0one 1 year\u00a0at the time of hiring.<br \/>Proven ability to meet\u00a0contract medical requirements\u00a0and maintain health readiness for the duration of deployment.<br \/>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS<br \/>Certifications in power plant operations, electrical systems, or related technical areas.<br \/>Associate\u2019s or Bachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a technical discipline related to power generation systems.<br \/>Previous experience operating and maintaining diesel\/gas turbine power generation systems in military or government facilities.<br \/>Familiarity with operating in remote, austere environments or\u00a0OCONUS Outside the Continental United States\u00a0locations.<br \/>Strong leadership qualities, coupled with excellent organizational and communication skills.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? 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