Remote Power Plant Operations & Performance Specialist

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Remote work allowance and tech support

Flexible hours across time zones

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Power Plant Operations Specialist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will monitor and optimize plant performance using SCADA and analytics tools, collaborating with on-site teams virtually to maximize output and minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years in power plant ops or engineering, and can work independently from a remote workspace across time zones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in power plant operations or engineering.
• Proficiency with SCADA, data acquisition and performance analysis tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; capable of remote work independently.

Responsibilities

• Remotely monitor and analyze power plant operational data using specialized software.
• Identify deviations, troubleshoot issues, and advise on corrective actions to on-site teams.
• Optimize plant parameters for peak efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Generate regular reports with trends and insights for improvements.
• Collaborate with plant managers, engineers and field technicians via virtual channels.
• Keep up-to-date with power generation technologies and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Data acquisition software

Performance analysis software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Power Plant Operations Specialist for a fully remote role in South Africa. You will monitor and optimize plant performance using SCADA and analytics tools, collaborating with on-site teams virtually to maximize output and minimize downtime.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree with 5+ years in power plant ops or engineering, and can work independently from a remote workspace across time zones.