Power Plant Site Lead

E302 Sulzer Pumps (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

Job Summary Sulzer is seeking an experienced Site Supervisor, who will oversee the daily operation of the Sulzer Site within the Eskom Power Station perimeter. This includes ensuring that the site is maintained to uphold the Sulzer brand image, comply with the OHSA No.85 of 1993 and Regulations, all accounts owed to the client are serviced and Sulzer specific policies are adhered to.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

• 1. People Management: Manage the site employees to ensure that all outcomes of the Eskom contract are met. This is not limited to but includes time keeping, resource management, disciplinary action and succession planning.
• 2. Client Interaction: Work closely with the client representatives of the various departments to meet the outcomes set out in the Eskom contract. This will include but is not limited to attending all required meetings as arranged by the client, setting up meetings for client-contractor interaction, written communication in the form of letters, spreadsheets and e-mails, telephonic communication and commercial engagements.
• 3. Management Interaction: Work closely with the field service manager and other site supervisors to achieve the outcomes of the Eskom contract and other initiatives as instructed by senior management.
• 4. Meetings: Attend and participate in all required meetings initiated by the Client, Sulzer Management and Subcontractors. Take minutes and be accountable for agreed actions. Initiate meetings with Subordinates, Subcontractors, Client and Sulzer Management for operational requirements.
• 5. Site Administration: related to the daily operation of the site and employees. This will include but is not limited to: Managing work time of all subordinates; Managing and maintaining good site establishment; Managing the use of and maintenance of all site related vehicles, tools and assets; and accountable for all safety related administration of the site as per the requirements of OHSA No.85 of 1993 and Regulations, OHSAS 9001, 14001 & 18001 and all Sulzer’s Safety Requirements.
• 6. Safety Management: Maintain SHE File; Inspect work in progress ensuring that work done is done in accordance with the clients SHE Specification and all of the above-mentioned Acts and Standards; Compile Risk Assessments for all activities on the respective sites; Discusses and review of Risk Assessments and procedures on an annual basis or when necessary; Ensure that all equipment, plant, machinery and vehicles on site have relevant certificates, tests, services, inspections, etc. as required by client and legislation; Ensure all personnel on site have the required training, induction, medicals, psychometrics, etc. to carry out their work; Report all accidents and near misses to senior management; Attends all the clients SHE Meetings; Correct Unsafe Conditions on site.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 7 years’ Supervisory experience
• N6 Certificate or National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Computer literate in all windows, SAP and other necessary software
• QESH knowledge and experience
• P.S.R Authorization.
• Trade Test.
• Complete Reports i.e. Friday reports, Status reports with running hours
• Failure reports with the help of our Engineers.
• Customer Satisfaction Surveys.
• Sulzer Compliance.in a supervisory role
• Communication skills.
• Drive & motivation.
• Negotiating skills.
• Commercial acumen.
• Influencing and persuasion skills.
• Relationship management skills.
• Staff leadership & management skills.
• Customer service mentality.
• Organisational skills.
• Problems solving.
• Ability to act independently.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to change.
• Attention to detail.

Work Environment

• Work between the factory and sites.
• Applicants must live within one or two kilometres of the site, if not, they must be willing to relocate.
• Travel is an inherent requirement to the job.
• Work on standby.

What We Offer you

• Medical aid
• Provident fund contributions
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid annual leave and sick leave
• Learning and development programmes
• Employee wellness initiatives

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world.

With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.