International Energy Service Centre Limited (IESC), a subsidiary of Enemalta plc and the company that is responsible for the maintenance and operation of various plants at the Delimara Power Station, is inviting motivated individuals interested in joining it to apply for the full-time, indefinite post of:

Power Plant Systems Operator

(Jobsplus Permit No. 877/2024)

Further details about this position including key responsibilities, working patterns (which may include working by a shift system) and requisites are available hereunder.

If you are interested in this opportunity, kindly fill in and submit the below form, including all required attachments, by not later than Friday 27th September 2024 (noon).

All applications will be acknowledged and treated in strictest confidence.

Power Plant Systems Operator

Overall Purpose of Position

The Power Plant Systems Operator operates, performs minor repairs and maintains power production equipment as well as related auxiliaries and other capital equipment. He/She monitors the status of all systems under his/her responsibility on a continuous basis and takes appropriate action. The Power Plant Systems Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient and proper operation of the assigned plant and as necessary maintains, minor troubleshooting, minor repairs of mechanical equipment, electrical equipment and air & instrumentation. The Power Plant Systems Operator will also carry out minor preventive maintenance on such plant, auxiliaries, other capital equipment as well as supporting infrastructure within the power plant. The power production equipment includes, but is not limited to, the gas turbines, steam turbines, Diesel/Gas Engines, fired boilers and heat recovery steam generators, electricity generators, air compressors, evaporators and water demineralization plant, fuel storage and fuel treatment plant, motors, pumps, electrical switchgear, control and monitoring of equipment from respective local/remote SCADA/DCS system, and all other auxiliary equipment associated with these generation plant.

 

Duties

  • Operates and controls the plant through various modes of operation such as, but not limited to, DCS, SCADA, Manual Operations, etc.;
  • Maintains safe, efficient and economic operation of the power plant. Ensures that thermal and electrical outputs are maintained at maximum levels of efficiency;
  • Assist his/her companions during on the job training on the right operating procedures;
  • Ensures that water chemistry control systems on the plant operates correctly and makes adjustments as necessary. Conducts water quality testing and treatment duties as necessary;
  • Understands and is able to control processes and equipment across site and must have good working knowledge of all equipment systems to ensure safe operations and access;
  • Provides operational support to the maintenance section in troubleshooting malfunctioning equipment;
  • Makes and provides Unit and plant equipment mechanical and electrical isolations both as required for operational or maintenance purposes;
  • Performs plant/unit start-ups and generator synchronising with grid as required or directed by superiors;
  • Actively participates in fault root cause analysis without direction and supervision;
  • Performs emergency operations to maintain electricity output from the station while safeguard station equipment; – Reports abnormal or emergency plant conditions to superior;
  • Adjusts temperature, pressure, flow, and level settings on station systems as necessary;
  • Assists and carries out hydrostatic tests, online tests, certifications of equipment, tests on alarms and other routine tests;
  • Regulates real and reactive power output, voltage and frequency of generators/transformers as applicable;
  • Monitors and records electrical switchgear parameters and high voltage switching operations.
  • Assists contractors in loading and unloading of containment including but not limited to record the weights;
  • Prepares and Doses chemicals as specified by a competent person;
  • Assist and tests for leakages in Potential Explosive atmospheres as directed by superiors;
  • Attends any training course as directed by management;
  • Observes all power plant site administrative, health & safety policies and directives as applicable and directed by management or superiors.

 

Consultation

  • Consults with the Power Plant Operations Officer and/or his/her immediate superior, especially in resolving issues or when dealing with abnormal situations;
  • Coordinates and communicates with other internal stakeholders;
  • Coordinates and communicates with other external stakeholders in accordance with the emergency plan procedure.

 

Self-Improvement

  • Keeps up to date with the knowledge of power station operations, through self-taught, on the job training and refresher courses;
  • Keeps up to date with process control room developments;
  • Keeps up to date with all equipment as well as technology advances;
  • Keeps up to date with health and safety matters;
  • May be assigned to train and work on other units in other sections according to his/her grade and relative current position as per the exigencies of the Company;
  • Expected to demonstrate competence on a continuing basis.

 

Other

  • Performs any other operations job-related duties as necessary or as assigned.

 

Supervision Received

  • Direct supervision and guidance from the Operations Engineer and/or his/her immediate superior.

 

Working Conditions

  • Works on a Shift Basis;
  • Works on a rotating duty on the whole plant;
  • May be requested to work outside shift hours to keep compliment, training and/or in crises situations, according to the principles outlined in the Collective Agreement or Performance Agreement;
  • The working environment may be characterised by high temperatures, noise, vibration, odours, potential presence of Explosive atmosphere zones and humidity. However, the environment is deemed to be generally safe notwithstanding the presence of high-pressure vessels and the elevated temperatures consequent to processes involving fluids, chemicals and rotating machinery. Odorous fumes (at controlled levels) emanating from processes involving chemicals and other materials may also be registered for short intervals. Operating personnel may also be required to handle chemicals and power tools for tasks related to their duties.

 

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Skills

  • Computer literate
  • Medium Numeracy skills
  • High Written and verbal communication skills
  • High Analytical, evaluative and problem-solving abilities
  • High Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • High Attention to detail
  • Highly Self – motivated and shows initiative
  • High Ability to make competent decisions in an emergency situations
  • High Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, electrical line diagrams, logic drawings, and technical manuals.

 

Knowledge

  • Desirable passes in Mathematics, English and Physics and two other subjects at ordinary level as recognised by the Malta Qualifications Council.
  • Be in possession of a Diploma (MQF Level 3 or better) in Mechanical Engineering or in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification awarded by the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST), or any other recognised educational institution; or
  • Be in possession of a Journeyman’s Certificate (MQF Level 3 or better), or equivalent qualification, related to Mechanical Engineering or in Electrical and/or Electronics Engineering, awarded by a recognised educational institution; or
  • Be in possession of an Advanced Diploma in Operations & Maintenance (MQF Level 4 or better), or equivalent qualification, awarded by the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST), or any other recognised educational institution; or
  • Be in possession of an Advanced Diploma in Marine Engineering (MQF Level 4 or better), or equivalent qualification, awarded by the Malta College of Arts, Science & Technology (MCAST), or any other recognised educational institution.

 

Experience & Training

  • Work experience in the oil and gas industry will be considered an asset.
  • Applicants must accept and attend training by means of programmed mentoring, coaching and development programmes on the tasks listed in Appendix A, that will be provided by the Company from time to time.

APPENDIX A

 

List of preventive maintenance and minor repairs to be carried out by the Power Plant Systems Operator (related but not limited to the below list)

 

Plant Operations related to Gas-Steam Turbines / Gas-Diesel Engines

  • Cleaning of sea-water strainers
  • Cleaning of gland seal strainers as required
  • Cleaning of assigned engine compartments and reachable engine parts
  • Cleaning of Fuel Strainers
    • Maintain drip trays constantly clean
    • Maintain work areas free from oil spills
    • Maintain equipment free from oil spills and dust deposits
    • Remove dust deposits from lines using vacuum cleaners which are within safe reach
    • Greasing of valves and equipment as indicated
  • Topping with lubrication oil as required
  • Topping up with cooling water as required
  • Change over and cleaning of filters
    • Remove rust and maintain equipment properly painted to prevent corrosion (Painting of equipment when unit/s are shut down, and when operators are not required to maintain the compliment on other units or following a training programme)
    • Maintains equipment tagging system
    • Replace cladding where possible
    • Clear blocked impulse lines
    • Periodic operation of instrumentation root valves
    • Maintain instrumentation and control panels clean
  • Check and lubricate line drains and vents when possible
    • Performs temporary means of repair, divert, collect leaks
  • Test with appropriate equipment for leakages in potentially explosive atmospheres
    • Maintain and operate fire systems of respective areas
    • Clean CEP strainers and emptying column sumps
    • Safe Cleaning of chemical skids as indicated
    • Clean Seawater plate heat exchangers using the cleaning in place procedure and the associated strainers

 

Plant Operations related to balance of plant

  • Cleaning of transformer oil sight glasses
  • Inspection of silica dessicant condition on transformers breathers
    • Topping-up of Pumps / bearings with oil to working level
    • Maintain drip trays constantly clean
    • Maintain work areas free from oil spills
    • Maintain equipment free from oil spills and dust deposits
    • Remove dust deposits from lines using vacuum cleaners and within safe reach
    • Greasing of valves and equipment as indicated
    • Remove rust and maintain equipment properly painted to prevent corrosion (Painting of equipment when unit/s are shut down, and when operators are not required to maintain the compliment on other units or following a training programme)
    • Maintain equipment tagging system
    • Periodic draining of condensate from compressed air to control (fisher) valves and air filters
    • Logging of SF6 pressures of switchgear and busbars
    • Periodic operation of instrumentation root valves
    • Maintain instrumentation and control panels clean
    • Perform temporary means of repair, diversion and collection of leaks
    • Maintain and operate fire systems of respective areas
    • Emptying sumps and sump tank pits
    • Safe Cleaning of chemical skids as indicated

 

Plant Operations related to Boiler, Balance of Plant and Heat Recovery Steam Generators

  • Cleaning, washing and replacement of burners’ tip and fuel strainers
  • Regular soot blowers’ inspection
  • Taking out of Service of malfunctioning soot blowers where possible
  • Burners’ flexible hoses replacement or changeover
  • Cleaning and removing of fuel spills on continuous basis from lines’ cladding, platforms, railings, equipment, etc.
  • Maintaining drip trays clean
  • Clearing blockages from dosing lines
  • Periodic operation and lubrication of instrumentation v/v’s and root valves
  • Greasing of valve spindles and equipment as indicated
  • Replacing cladding where possible
  • Checking and lubrication of line drains and vents when possible
  • Perform temporary means to repair, diversion and collection of leaks
  • Maintaining and operation of fire systems of respective areas
  • Maintaining instrumentation and control panels clean
  • Removing rust and maintaining equipment properly painted to prevent corrosion (Painting of equipment when unit/s are shut down, and when operators are not required to maintain the compliment on other units or following a training programme)
  • Safe Cleaning of chemical skids as indicated
  • Supervision during bunkering of fuels and assist during tank soundings
  • Clear blocked impulse lines
  • Boiler washing

 

Plant Operations related to Fuel / Fuel Oil treatment

  • Replace/clean fuel pumps’ suction/discharge filters
  • Maintain drip trays clean
  • Maintain pipelines, railings, passages and work areas clean
  • Maintain equipment free from oil spills and dust deposits
  • Maintain interceptors free from surface debris and oil films
  • Drain Fuel Tanks’ Safe bunds
  • De-Water Fuel Tanks’ Safe tanks’
  • Routine interceptor checks and cleaning
  • Grease Tanks’ valves spindles
  • Lubrication of padlocks
  • Maintain tank areas clear
  • Maintain and operate fire systems of respective areas
  • Remove rust and maintain equipment properly painted to prevent corrosion (Painting of equipment when unit/s are shut down, and when operators are not required to maintain the compliment on other units or following a training programme)
  • Clean centrifuges and other equipment related to fuel oil treatment
  • Check leakages on pumps
  • Tank dipping

Plant operations related to DM Plant and other Water Treatment plants

  • Ensure adequate levels of DM water and Evaporated water in respective storage tanks
  • Cleaning and removal of dust deposits from equipment
  • Remove rust and maintain equipment properly painted to prevent corrosion (Painting of equipment when unit/s are shut down, and when operators are not required to maintain the compliment on other units or following a training programme)
  • Cleaning of make-up water strainers
  • Maintain make-up water and forwarding pumps’ areas clear of debris and obstacles
  • Safe Cleaning of chemical skids as indicated
  • Clear blocked impulse lines
  • Periodic operation of instrumentation root valves
  • Maintain instrumentation and local panels clean
  • Check and lubricate line drains and vents when possible
  • Maintain and operate fire systems of respective areas
  • Cleaning of anti-scale/anti-foam filters
  • Periodic operation and lubrication of valve spindles
  • Cleaning in Place (CIP) operation process of any plant

 

Plant operations related to CWP Pump House / Screen House

  • Inspection, cleaning and operation of diesel and electric fire pumps
  • Ensure adequate level of firefighting water in Internal firefighting system storage tank
  • Inspection, cleaning and operation of Phase 1 evaporator seawater pumps
  • Inspection, cleaning and operation of Screens’ cups’ motors
  • Inspection, cleaning and operation of Chlorine injection unit
  • Clean screens’ wash water pump strainers
  • Maintain dry sumps clear of debris
  • Remove rust and maintain equipment properly painted to prevent corrosion (Painting of equipment when unit/s are shut down, and when operators are not required to maintain the compliment on other units or following a training programme)
  • Routine fire-pumps and deluge valves testing
  • Routine oily water interceptor inspections and cleaning
  • Periodic operation of valves and lubrication of valve spindles
    • Safe handling of chemicals and routine dosing as required
  • Clean CWP cooling water strainers
    • Clear blocked impulse lines
    • Routine inspection and cleaning of drum screens and culverts
    • Safe Cleaning of chemical skids as indicated

    Introduction
    Enemalta plc (“Enemalta” or “We” or “Us” or “Our”) is a Maltese public limited company bearing registration number C 65836 and having its registered address at Triq Belt il-Ħażna, Marsa, MRS 1571, Malta.

    We process your personal data as part of Our recruitment process. If you apply for a job with Us, We collect and process your personal data relating to the job application. This personal data may be held by Us on paper or in electronic format. We are committed to being transparent about how We collect and use the data and to meeting Our obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
    The purpose of this privacy notice is to make you aware of how and why We will collect and use your personal information during the recruitment process. This privacy notice applies to all job applicants. Data will be stored in a range of different places, including your application form, IT Systems (including emails), and HR systems.
    The information We hold about you follows the GDPR principles as indicated hereunder:
    • To process the information in a lawful, fair and transparent manner
    • The personal information is solely collected for the legitimate purposes of Enemalta plc that are clearly explained to you in this Privacy Notice
    • The personal information is kept up to date where necessary
    • The personal information is processed in a way that ensures appropriate security of data.
    If you have questions about Our processing of your personal data, you may contact Enemalta at Central Administration Building, Church Wharf, Marsa, MRS 1000, Malta or by email at [email protected] or by telephone on +356 8000 2224.
    Enemalta’s Data Protection Officer may be contacted at Central Administration Offices, Church Wharf, Marsa MRS 1000, [email protected] and +356 22980583.
    Please read this Privacy Notice carefully to understand Our practices with respect to your personal data as a job applicant.
    1. Updates
    We may update this Privacy Notice at Our sole discretion including as a result of a change in applicable law or processing activities. Any such changes will be communicated to you prior to the commencement of the relevant processing activity.
    2. What amounts to personal data?
    The term “personal data” refers to all information through which you can be personally identified, such as your name, surname, address and contact details.
     
    3. What personal data do We collect?
    We collect, use and process a range of personal data about you during the recruitment process. This includes:
    • Your contact details, including the name, address, telephone number, personal mobile number and personal email address;
    • Personal data included in a CV, application form, letter of application and covering letter/note/email;
    • Details and copies of your qualifications;
    • MQRIC Recognition Statement for qualifications if obtained from a foreign academic body or institution (when applicable);
    • Third-party references;
    • Verification of driving license/s (as required);
    • Verification of ID card/passport/residence permit (for selected applicants);
    • Copy of professional memberships (as required);
    • Warrants pertaining to your profession (as required);
    • Notes from meetings/interviews/emails/phone calls with you;
    • Any written examination documents or tests related to the interview; and
    • Information about your entitlement to work in Malta and related data pertaining to your work permit (if applicant is a non-EU citizen).
    When accessing Our premises for the interview, your personal data will also be processed in line with the Privacy Notice for Visitors, available on Our website at the link:
    https://www.enemalta.com.mt/uncategorised/privacy-notices/.
    More data could be collected for specific situations.
    We may also view, collect and/or process Special Categories of personal data which includes:
    • Information about disability;
    • Verification of information about criminal convictions and offences in the form of Police Conduct (this is requested from selected applicants prior to contract signing); and
    • Data pertaining to your health status or other personal health information (applicable only for selected applicants who need to undertake a pre-employment medical examination prior to contract signing), unless these are disclosed by the applicant prior to this stage.

    4. How do We collect your personal data?
    We collect the personal information about you during the recruitment process directly from you or sometimes through third parties such an employment agency e.g. Jobsplus or recruitment companies. In the latter case, the employment agency or recruitment company may submit your contact details to Us in connection with the vacancy.
    Personal data may also be collected from publicly accessible LinkedIn profiles if such a profile is likely to contain information about skills or characteristics that are relevant to any of Our vacant positions. We may also collect information from your past employers if their contact details are provided in the reference letters submitted by yourself along with the application.
     
    We may also collect your personal data when We do not have open calls for which you may be eligible, but you decide to express your interest for future available positions through the Careers page on Our website. In such case, We may refer to your CV and contact you should We exhaust all steps in Our recruitment process and do not receive eligible applications. Having said that, you are always invited to keep a lookout for open vacancies which would be posted on Our website.
    5. Why do We use your personal data?
    Irrespective of the manner that We have collected your personal data, We will only process such data for the purpose of the recruitment process and any other purposes which are inherently related thereto, including the fulfilment of any legal obligation imposed on Us.
    Typically, your personal data will be processed for:
    • Us to manage the recruitment process and verify your eligibility for the vacant job;
    • Us to conduct the necessary due diligence on prospective employees pursuant to the job offered and make Our shortlisting and selection; and
    • Us to ensure effective and transparent HR and personnel management.
    We will only view, collect and use your special categories of personal data, when the law allows Us to do so. These will typically be processed for:
    • Us to assess your suitability for employment;
    • Us to ascertain your fitness to work;
    • Us to ensure effective and transparent HR and personnel management; and
    • Us to ensure that We make reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or limitation.
    During the pre-employment and fitness tests by Our company doctor, you may provide your consent to this doctor to disclose to Us any specific medical data that is relevant to the duties outlined in the job description of your prospective employment.
    6. What if you fail to provide personal data?
    You are under no contractual obligation to provide your personal data to Us during the recruitment process. However, if you do not provide the information requested, We may not be able to process your application properly or at all.
    7. Lawfulness of Processing
    Irrespective of the manner that We have collected your personal data, We will only process such data for the purpose of the recruitment process and any other purposes which are inherently related thereto, including the fulfilment of any legal obligation imposed on Us.
    We process your personal data on the basis of the following bases:
    • Entering into and performing a contract – in particular for Us to evaluate your suitability for the job being offered and to make the shortlisting and selection process;
    • Our legitimate interests – in particular particular legitimate interests which may arise directly or indirectly in relation to the recruitment process. When We process your personal data on the basis of Our or a third party’s legitimate interests, We ensure that the legitimate interests pursued are not overridden by your interests, rights and freedoms;
    • Consent - when you have provided your explicit consent for medical related data or to retain your personal data beyond the legally established retention periods (for unsuccessful applicants); and
    • Compliance with legal obligations imposed on Us - in particular obligations imposed on Us as a public sector company.

    On the basis of Our legitimate interests or compliance with legal obligations, as applicable, We may also process your personal data for the purposes of establishing, exercising or defending legal proceedings.
    8. Recipients of your personal data
    The recipients of your personal data may be:
    • selected individuals within Our Company, on a need to know basis for the purpose of the recruitment exercise;
    • Company’s medical doctors to conduct pre-employment and fitness tests;
    • Recruitment agencies when you apply for a job with Us through them; and
    • Third parties to whom disclosure may be required as a result of legal obligations imposed on Us.
    If your application is not successful, Enemalta plc will not share your personal information with third parties unless it was submitted by your good self, following a notification from Jobsplus or recruitment agency, when applicable.
    If your application is successful, We will inform you regarding an offer of employment and at that stage, We may also share your personal information with other third parties including:
    • Company’s medical doctors to conduct pre-employment and fitness tests;
    • Regulator such as Jobsplus to register employment in case the job offer is accepted;
    • Recruitment agencies if they were involved in the process, when applicable;
    • Governmental institutions and authorities in case the job offer is accepted, as per public sector directives.
    We do not share your personal data with any entity located outside of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA).
    9. Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
    Your personal data will not be used for any decision solely taken on the basis of automated decision making processes, including profiling.
    10. Data Retention
    We will only retain your personal information for as long as is necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected and processed. If your application for employment is unsuccessful, We will hold your data on file for one (1) year, in accordance with the validity period of the recruitment selection results. As part of the application, you have the option to provide your explicit consent for Us to retain your personal data for a further two (2) years and We may contact you for future related vacancies. You can withdraw your consent earlier than the established period.
    Personal information which is no longer retained will be securely and effectively destroyed or permanently erased from Our systems.
    If your application for employment is successful, personal data gathered during the recruitment process will be kept in line with the Employees Privacy Notice that will be provided to you along with the contract and as per Our Human Resources Data Retention Policy.
    If you decide to contact Us to express your interest in joining the Company, through Our Careers page on the website, when there are no current open vacancies, We will retain your personal information for two (2) years so that We may contact you if We exhaust all steps in Our recruitment process and do not receive eligible applications.
    We may have a legitimate interest to hold your data for longer periods such as when your data is required for exercising or defending legal claims.
    11. Your Rights
    For as long as We retain your personal data, you have certain rights in relation to your personal data including:
    • Right of access – you have the right to ascertain the personal data We hold about you and to receive a copy of such personal data;
    • Right to Erasure – in certain circumstances you may request that We delete the personal data that We hold on you, where there is no good reason for Us continuing to process it. You also have the right to ask Us to delete or remove your personal information where you have exercised your right to object to processing (see below);
    • Right to Object – you have a right to object and request that We cease the processing of your personal data where We rely on Our, or a third party’s, legitimate interests for processing your personal data and there is something about your particular situation which makes you want to object to processing on this ground. You also have the right to object where We are processing Your personal information for direct marketing purposes;
    • Right to Portability – you may request that We provide you with certain personal data which you have provided to Us in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format. Where technically feasible, you may also request that We transmit such personal data to a third party controller indicated by you;
    • Right to Rectification – you have the right to update or correct any inaccurate personal data which We hold about you;
    • Right to Restriction – you have the right to request that We stop using your personal data in certain circumstances including if you believe that We are unlawfully processing your personal data or the personal data that We hold about you is inaccurate;
    • Right to withdraw your consent – where Our processing is based on your consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent. Withdrawal of your consent shall not affect the lawfulness of the processing based on your consent prior to the withdrawal of your consent; and
    • Right to be informed of the source – where the personal data We hold about you was not provided to Us directly by you, you may also have the right to be informed of the source from which your personal data originates.
    Your rights in relation to your personal data are not absolute.
    If you intend to exercise one or more of your rights, you should approach Enemalta plc’s Data Protection Officer on the contact details abovementioned.
    You will not have to pay a fee to access your personal data (or to exercise any of the other rights specified above). However, We may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive or excessive. Alternatively, We may refuse to comply with your request in these circumstances.
    We may need to request specific information from you to help Us confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or to exercise any of your other rights). This is a security measure to ensure that personal data is not disclosed to any person who has no right to receive it. We may also contact you to ask you for further information in relation to your request to speed up Our response.
    12. How does Enemalta plc protect your personal data?
    We take pride in keeping your data secure and will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised or unlawful processing, including against accidental loss, destruction, storage or access. Your personal data will be stored manually or electronically on Our technology systems or on technology systems of Our IT providers and will also be processed through emails.
    13. Complaints
    If you have any complaints regarding Our processing of your personal data, please note that you may contact Us or Our Data Protection Officer at the details indicated above. You also have a right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Information and Data Protection Commissioner in Malta (www.idpc.gov.mt).

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