Powerhouse Engineer (Power Plant / PLC Programming / SCADA / Heavy Industry)

CA Global; uMhlathuze Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,462,000 - 2,112,000; Full time

Job summary

CA Global seeks a Powerhouse Engineer to ensure reliable operation and maintenance of power generation systems at a mining site in West Africa. You will lead preventive and corrective maintenance for diesel engines, oversee PLC/SCADA programs, and manage safety compliance.

Responsibilities include supervising electrical and mechanical teams, maintaining CMMS records, and coordinating with OEM standards. Strong technical and leadership skills are essential for this high-demand role.

Qualifications

• Minimum HND/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in power plant or heavy industry maintenance, with leadership in CMMS-based programs.
• Expertise in diesel engine operations, electromechanical systems, PLC/SCADA troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring design, relay calibration, and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule and execute preventive and corrective maintenance for power plant diesel engines and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct periodic overhauls for dual-fuel engines and ensure compliance with OEM standards.
• Develop, test, and maintain Siemens S7-300 PLC programs; configure ET200SP remote I/O stations.
• Configure and integrate SCADA systems (AVEVA), including tags, alarms, trends, and graphics for plant monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/SCADA faults, communication issues, and hardware failures; maintain redundancy for system reliability.
• Supervise electrical and mechanical teams, ensuring timely execution of work orders and spare parts management.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS systems and prepare detailed maintenance reports.
• Enforce EHS standards, conduct risk assessments (JSA), and ensure compliance with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skills development and knowledge transfer.

Skills

Diesel engines

PLC/SCADA troubleshooting

Leadership

Electrical wiring design

Communication

Education

Engineering degree (Electrical/Mechanical/Automotive)

Tools

Siemens S7-300

ET200SP

AVEVA SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Reference No. AK23

Job Description:

Our client, a major mining operation, is seeking an experienced PowerhouseEngineer to join its operations in West Africa. The Powerhouse Engineerwill be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance and reliability of power generation systems and automation infrastructure at a mining site. This role involves managing preventive and corrective maintenance for diesel engines and auxiliary systems, overseeing PLC and SCADA programming, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, scheduleand execute preventive and corrective maintenance for power plant diesel engines and auxiliary systems.
• Conduct periodic overhauls for dual-fuel engines and ensure compliance with OEM standards.
• Develop, test, and maintain Siemens S7-300 PLC programs; configure ET200SP remote I/O stations.
• Configure and integrate SCADA systems (AVEVA), including tags, alarms, trends, and graphics for plant monitoring.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC/SCADA faults, communication issues, and hardware failures; maintain redundancy for system reliability.
• Supervise electrical and mechanical teams, ensuring timely execution of work orders and spare parts management.
• Maintain accurate records in CMMS systems and prepare detailed maintenance reports.
• Enforce EHS standards, conduct risk assessments (JSA), and ensure compliance with lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior staff, fostering skills development and knowledge transfer.

Qualification and Skill:

• Minimum HND/Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• At least 7 years’ experience in power plant or heavy industry maintenance, with proven leadership in CMMS-based programs.
• Expertise in diesel engine operations, electromechanical systems, PLC/SCADA troubleshooting, and maintenance techniques.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring design, relay calibration, and interpreting engineering drawings.