Power Generation Engineer

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Remote work

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a seasoned Power Generation Engineer to lead remote operations across a portfolio of plants, including sites near Paarl. You will optimize reliability, efficiency and safety, applying your experience to multiple generation technologies from gas and steam turbines to renewables.

This role focuses on data-driven maintenance, plant upgrades, and root-cause analyses while coordinating with operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 8+ years of experience in power plant engineering, focused on generation operations and maintenance.
• Experience with gas turbines, steam turbines and renewables.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and power plant cycles.

Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify performance improvements and cost reductions.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies including predictive and preventive maintenance.
• Oversee plant upgrades, modifications and major overhauls.
• Conduct root cause analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental standards and permits.
• Provide technical guidance to operations and maintenance teams.

Skills

Power plant engineering

Thermodynamics

Data analysis

Remote work

Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Performance monitoring software

Engineering analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an accomplished Power Generation Engineer to join their team on a fully remote basis, supporting their diverse portfolio of energy assets, including those operating in the vicinity of Paarl . This role is fundamental to the optimal operation, maintenance, and performance enhancement of power generation facilities. You will apply your deep engineering knowledge to ensure reliability, efficiency, and safety across various power generation technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced engineer to contribute to critical infrastructure projects and drive operational excellence in the energy sector , all managed from a remote workstation.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze operational data to identify areas for performance improvement and cost reduction in power plants.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies, including predictive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Oversee technical aspects of plant upgrades, modifications, and major overhauls.
• Conduct root cause analyses for equipment failures and operational issues, recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational permits.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to plant operations and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in power plant engineering, with a focus on generation operations and maintenance.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and power plant cycles.
• Experience with various generation technologies (e.g., gas turbines, steam turbines, renewables).
• Proficiency in engineering analysis tools and performance monitoring software.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to manage complex technical challenges remotely.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentive programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Full remote work flexibility, enabling global contribution.
• Key role in ensuring the stability and efficiency of the nation's energy supply .