Remote Senior Operations Manager, Energy Infrastructure

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for remote leadership of energy assets in South Africa. You will oversee reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, budgets, and performance across multiple facilities, driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering background, 10+ years in operations management within energy infrastructure, and a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams remotely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in operations management in energy infra.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage day-to-day operations of multiple energy facilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize efficiency and energy output.
• Oversee maintenance programs: preventive, predictive, corrective.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental regulations and policies.
• Manage operational budgets, control costs, and identify savings.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of plant managers, engineers, technicians.

Skills

Operations management

Budget management

Leadership

HSE compliance

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for remote leadership of energy assets in South Africa. You will oversee reliability, safety, regulatory compliance, budgets, and performance across multiple facilities, driving continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering background, 10+ years in operations management within energy infrastructure, and a proven track record in leading cross-functional teams remotely.