Plant Manager

Wärtsilä Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonisation journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonisation services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimisation technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.

Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?

In this fast changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

Location: Hera, Timor Leste

Job Description:

Are you ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and challenging environment? Join us at the Hera power plant, powered by 7x W18V46 diesel engines, and lead our team to success. As the Operations Manager, you will:

-Lead and Manage: Oversee daily operational activities, ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations.
-Performance Monitoring: Track and report key performance indicators to ensure the plant meets its contractual obligations.
-Team Development: Ensure your team has the resources and training needed to excel.
-Quality Assurance: Maintain the plant and equipment according to guidelines and policies, taking corrective actions when necessary.
- Safety and Compliance: Execute work according to Wärtsilä Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental guidelines, as well as customer site procedures.
- Strategic Implementation: Implement Contract Management action plans, processes, and guidelines within your area of responsibility.
- Reporting and Planning: Prepare detailed reports, operation plans, and budgets as directed by the Plant Manager and Contract Manager.
- Reliability Improvement: Identify and actively seek ways to enhance the operational reliability and availability of the plant.
- Cost Optimization: Monitor and optimize the operational costs of the plant.
- Standard Procedures: Develop and implement standard operating procedures to ensure consistency and efficiency.
- Stakeholder Relations: Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintenance Planning: Schedule maintenance activities, balancing operational requirements.

Job Specification:

Education:
- BSc in Engineering or equivalent level of education.
- Proficiency in English is essential; knowledge of local languages and culture is a plus.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Experience:
- At least 10 years of progressive experience in managing operations in a power plant.
- Previous experience in a similar position will be considered an added advantage.

Join us and be a part of a team that values innovation, excellence, and sustainability. Apply now to make a significant impact in the energy sector!

Last application date: 26/06/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.

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