Control Room Operator – CPP at HBM Nigeria Plc – Ashaka, Gombe State

HBM Nigeria Plc is recruiting a Control Room Operator for its captive power plant (CPP) in Ashaka, Gombe. The operator will monitor and control boiler, turbine, generator and auxiliary systems through the Distributed Control System (DCS).

Responsibilities

• Operate the power plant from the control room within established safe operating limits.
• Monitor CFB boiler, furnace, steam drum, turbine, generator and auxiliary system indicators.
• Carry out authorised start-ups, shutdowns, load adjustments, test runs and emergency actions.
• Respond quickly to plant alarms, trips and changes in process conditions.
• Follow HSE rules, permit-to-work controls, isolation procedures and emergency plans, and stop unsafe operations.
• Track performance trends, report defects and support equipment troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Coordinate field operators, maintenance teams and other departments, with clear shift handovers.
• Support commissioning, preservation, flushing and equipment-readiness activities.
• Maintain housekeeping standards, safe access and reliable operational logs, checklists and incident records.
• Take part in drills, competency training and mentoring of junior operators when assigned.

Qualifications and requirements

• Degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or another relevant discipline.
• At least three years of relevant experience, including one year at a captive coal-fired power plant.
• Good command of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of SAP and SAP FC is an advantage.
• Strong organisation, initiative and clear communication under pressure, including presentations to senior colleagues.
• Ability to cooperate across functions and maintain accurate documentation and professional standards.