Hydro Power Plant Operator — Control, Maintenance & Shifts

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowances

Medical aid

Provident fund

Training & certification

Accommodation provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Hydro Power Plant Operator to join the Klerksdorp-based team. You will monitor, control and maintain hydroelectric facilities, ensuring safe operations and environmental compliance while managing water flow and turbine operations.

You will work with SCADA systems, read technical manuals and schematics, and support maintenance and engineering with troubleshooting and upgrades. Rotation shifts and emergency call-outs are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Candidates hold a technical qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering or a related trade.
• Minimum 3 years operating or maintaining industrial power generation equipment, preferably hydro.
• Experience with SCADA and industrial control platforms is essential.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical principles related to power generation.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor hydroelectric turbines, generators and related equipment using control systems.
• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance and minor repairs on plant machinery.
• Respond to alarms and system upsets, taking corrective actions to ensure safety and continuity.
• Maintain accurate operation logs, records and reports on plant performance and incidents.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams on troubleshooting and upgrades.

Skills

SCADA experience

Power generation

Electrical theory

Mechanical knowledge

Reading schematics

Education

Electrical/Mechanical engineering qualification

Trade qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a vigilant Hydro Power Plant Operator to join the Klerksdorp-based team. You will monitor, control and maintain hydroelectric facilities, ensuring safe operations and environmental compliance while managing water flow and turbine operations.

You will work with SCADA systems, read technical manuals and schematics, and support maintenance and engineering with troubleshooting and upgrades. Rotation shifts and emergency call-outs are part of the role.