Power Plant Operations Supervisor: Lead, Optimize & Safety

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

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