Power Generation Project Engineer: Lead Critical Infra

Placements24

Mtubatuba Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

11 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary with incentives
Medical and retirement benefits
Generous annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Project Engineer - Power Generation to join their client's operations in Richards Bay. You will oversee planning, execution, and successful completion of power generation projects from conventional to renewable sources, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high safety standards.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, manage site activities, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders to drive project

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
  • 6+ years of experience in project engineering, specifically within the power generation sector.
  • Experience managing complex engineering projects from inception to completion.
  • Strong knowledge of power plant technologies (gas turbines, solar, hydro) and construction methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full lifecycle of power generation projects, from initiation to closeout.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets, and monitor progress against them.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Oversee site activities, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, quality standards, and environmental requirements.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve technical issues as they arise.
  • Prepare project reports, conduct performance reviews, and manage stakeholder communications.

Skills

Project management
Leadership
Communication
Power generation knowledge

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

PM software tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a results-oriented Project Engineer - Power Generation to join their client's operations in Richards Bay. You will oversee planning, execution, and successful completion of power generation projects from conventional to renewable sources, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high safety standards.

You will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams, manage site activities, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders to drive project

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