Power Plant Maintenance Manager,

RAKKGALAKANE RECRUITMENT; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Power Plant Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance function in optimizing plant operations. This role involves overseeing mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring maximum efficiency, and managing both preventative and reactive maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and power generation, along with experience in compliance with safety and labour regulations. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in a vital sector of the economy, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ experience in Power Station and maintenance roles.
• Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, and power generation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical and electrical maintenance systems and processes.
• Ensure maximum efficiency and output of the facility.

Skills

Maintenance Management

Mechanical Engineering

Power Generation Equipment

Labour Legislation

OHS Act Knowledge

CMMS Knowledge

Boilers and Steam Systems

Education

Technical Diploma

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Job description

Power Plant Maintenance Manager, Nelspruit, Rneg + Ben.

• Technical Diploma or Mechanical Engineering degree
• 2-4 years’ experience in Power Station
• 5 years experience in maintenance and engineering roles in an industrial/manufacturing environment
• Sound knowledge of boilers, steam systems, power generation equipment, stock control, and store management
• CMMS knowledge
• Sound knowledge of OHS Act
• Sound knowledge and experience in Labour Legislation
• General Machinery Regulations experience is an advantage

Duties:

• Primarily oversee all mechanical and electrical maintenance systems, processes, practices, and people to support the operational departmental actions
• Align with the operations plan to ensure plant optimization and efficiency, maintenance planning, and capital spares optimization
• Lead the site Maintenance function in providing both a reactive and proactive, multi-skilled maintenance service on all operational equipment and facilities infrastructure
• Responsible for ensuring that the facility operates to its maximum efficiency and output
• Responsibilities include total preventative maintenance and managing breakdowns of mechanical and electrical equipment