Power Plant Operations Supervisor

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Power Plant Operations Supervisor for a facility near Queenstown. You will lead a team of operators and technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable generation, while upholding strict safety and environmental standards.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering qualification with 5+ years in power plant operations, including 2+ years in a supervisory role, and demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving, and regulatory compliance capabilities in a demanding

Qualifications

• Relevant technical qualification or degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of power generation processes (e.g., thermal, hydro, renewable).
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with plant safety protocols and regulatory compliance in Queenstown.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the operational activities of the power plant, ensuring continuous and safe power generation.
• Lead, train, and mentor shift operators and maintenance personnel.
• Monitor plant performance parameters, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee planned and unplanned outages.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Safety regulations

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

About the Role

Our client requires a diligent and experienced Power Plant Operations Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of their facility in Queenstown. You will lead a team of operators and technicians, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable generation of power. This role is critical in maintaining operational integrity, adhering to strict safety and environmental regulations, and optimizing plant performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in power generation technologies and proven leadership capabilities in a demanding industrial setting within the Eastern Cape.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage the operational activities of the power plant, ensuring continuous and safe power generation.
• Lead, train, and mentor shift operators and maintenance personnel.
• Monitor plant performance parameters, troubleshoot operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, environmental standards, and operational procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to schedule and oversee planned and unplanned outages.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification or degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in power plant operations, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of power generation processes (e.g., thermal, hydro, renewable).
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with plant safety protocols and regulatory compliance in Queenstown.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the energy sector.
• Stable employment in a critical infrastructure industry.
• A strong emphasis on safety culture and employee well-being.