• Application Deadline: Thu, 1 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Section Head, Chemical Process


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• City Ikorodu


• Job Field Engineering / Technical  , Science 
  

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of chemical shift operations.


• Ensure the day-to-day chemical treatment activities required for the demineralization of ground water, treatment of water.


• Manage the operations of the Demineralisation (Demin) plant, water treatment plant and Condensate Polishing Plant (CPP) 


• Provide direction and coordinate the activities of the Demin and CPP Engineers/technicians


• Monitor the production and sufficient stocking of demineralized water for the units


• Develop process improvement on chemical treatment of water


• Ensure sufficient availability & production of Demin water for the power generation units


• Ensure effective maintenance of the water generation equipment for increased lifecycle.


• Analyzes tests taken by chemical operations technicians


• Plan resource requirements –manpower and materials


• Oversee the purification of the steam for the combustion plant


• Supervise maintenance measures in the condensate polishing unit and online analysers


• Ensure high availability and reliability of the condensate polishing unit and online analysers


• Minimise cost of maintenance and optimise equipment lifecycle cost


• Supervise regular testing and monitoring of water quality


• Monitor water analysis tests to ensure safety and quality by collecting representative water samples and testing for contaminants and properties such as colour, odour, chlorine levels, nitrification, etc.


• Design, develop and validate new or transferred water treatment methods based on recognized international requirements, with proper validation records and documentation


• Oversee regeneration activities.


• Ensure adherence to safety, environment and other statutory guidelines


• Conduct performance reviews of subordinates.


• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the Head of chemistry.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• A university degree in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or Chemical Engineering


• Relevant post-graduate degree or qualification


• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant work experience

Skills and Competencies

• Advanced experience in managing end-to-end water chemistry in a power plant


• Good laboratory techniques and practices


• Good analytical skills


• In-depth understanding of the cycle chemistry of a power plant


• Ability to draw relevant inferences for operations and maintenance from chemical analysis


• Knowledge of safe working procedures for chemical handling


• In-depth knowledge of the power operation process


• Good communication and management skills


• Problem-solving skills 


• knowledge and experience of working with relevant modern laboratory equipment