On-site Power Plant Operations Leader

Placements24; Queenstown (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for a major power-generation facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role is on-site and leads engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure safe, efficient operations and target achievement.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in power plant operations, with 5+ in management, and proven expertise in gas/steam turbine technologies, safety, and compliance. Strong leadership and stakeholder liaison skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years in power plant operations with 5+ years in leadership.
• Proven experience managing complex energy operations and safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the power generation facility ensuring safety and reliability.
• Develop strategies to meet production targets and performance standards.
• Lead and develop the operations team with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor plant performance, analyze deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate maintenance planning with the maintenance department.
• Manage budgets, costs, and resource utilization.
• Lead incident investigations and apply lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Power plant operations

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Plant monitoring software

ERP/CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for a major power-generation facility in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. The role is on-site and leads engineers, technicians, and operators to ensure safe, efficient operations and target achievement.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in power plant operations, with 5+ in management, and proven expertise in gas/steam turbine technologies, safety, and compliance. Strong leadership and stakeholder liaison skills are essential.