Field Technician

ENERSOK Foreign Enterprise LLC a Project Company funded by the following sponsors: Electricité de France (EDF), Nebras Power, Sojitz Corporation and Kyuden International. ENERSOK is in charge of the construction and operation of the Syrdarya 2, Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Project (the ‘Project’), a new gas fired Independent Power Plant (IPP) with a power generation capacity close to 1,600 MW.

The Project site is located approximately 10 km west of Bekabad and right next to Shirin, in the Syrdarya region in Eastern Uzbekistan (150 km from Tashkent).

The anticipated schedule for the Project is 39 months (NTP issued in March 2023) for construction and 25 years of operation.

The selected EPC Contractor is Harbin Electric International Company (“HEI”).

Main Purpose of Role – Key role and responsibilities:

ENERSOK are seeking Field Technician for Operation, whose primary role is to properly manage Operation for the equipment associated with the Syrdarya CCGT Project in Uzbekistan.

To support the Control Room Operator to ensure that the construction, commissioning and operation phase of the Power Plant are managed in a manner which is aligned to good industry international practice (GIIP) for the sector, the shareholders and compliant with the laws and regulations of Uzbekistan and international standards. Main activities will be:

1. In conjunction with the Shift Charge Engineer and Control Room Operator, implement and oversee the operation of equipment to ensure stable operation and optimal performance.
2. Mastering technical, economic and environmental performances.
3. Perform routine works and inspection according to their schedule and manage any issues arising from them.
4. Monitoring of operation parameters (energy, fuel, water, …) and providing daily reporting.
5. Identify the root cause of operational problems and implement effective solutions.
6. Participate Technical and safety training to develop and maintain the skill levels to enhance technical skills.
7. Ensure compliance with operational and safety procedures, including plant start-up/shutdown, normal and abnormal operations in accordance with the O&M manual, OEM recommendations, and LTSA contract.
8. Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
9. Conduct safety checks and risk assessments before performing operational tasks.
10. Report any safety hazards or incidents to the appropriate personnel and take corrective actions as needed.
11. In conjunction with the operation team, establish the repair workflow in case the equipment finds any malfunctions.
12. Ensuring water chemistry control and water treatment: feedwater, cooling water, wastewater, handling and storage of chemicals.
13. Storage all records for Operation works.
14. Review and complete O&M manual provided by EPC.
15. Follow up on Punch list which generated during construction phase.
16. Provide support for visits undertaken by Consortium staff, shareholders, lenders, and any of their consultants.

The Field Technician is working closely with Shift Charge Engineer, Control Room Operator, Maintenance team and Construction team and the EPC Contractor, to ensure that the Power Plant is safely and stably operated with adequate consideration for technical matters. The role is 100% site based.

Skills / Competencies:

• Technical skill: Expertise in the operation and optimization of heat rate, ensuring maximum efficiency and performance.
• Troubleshooting: Strong ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Operational Philosophy: Understanding of operational strategies and best practices for CCGT projects.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Process-Focused and Outcome-Oriented: Ability to balance process adherence with achieving desired outcomes.

Collaborative Approach: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years’ experience in the thermal power plant field and 3 years of experience in the required position or similar
• Proven ability to minimize thermal power plant operating costs through effective planning
• Demonstrated ability to lead a work team
• Proficient knowledge in thermal power plant operation: performance control, operating procedures efficiency, organization assessment, operating personnel assessment, equipment and persons safety/security, rules & instructions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) at all levels of the organization. Another language would be a plus.

Notions of Russian / Uzbek are strong assets.