Senior Gas Turbine Power Plant Operations Leader
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Job summary
Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all day-to-day operations at a gas turbine power plant near Pretoria in Gauteng. You will lead engineers, operators and maintenance staff to ensure safe, reliable electricity generation while meeting environmental and safety regulations.
The role requires a strong background in power plant operations, understanding of gas turbine technology, and proven leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years in power plant operations, with 3+ in supervisory roles.
- Experience with gas turbine technology (GE, Siemens) and DCS.
- Strong leadership, communication, and budget control abilities.
- Familiarity with environmental and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily plant operations including generation, monitoring and troubleshooting.
- Ensure safe, reliable operation of gas turbine units and auxiliary systems.
- Develop and enforce operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Manage the operating budget and control costs.
- Lead, mentor and develop the operations team.
- Coordinate with maintenance to manage outages and performance targets.
- Monitor performance and drive optimization strategies.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and reporting.
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Placements24 is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee all day-to-day operations at a gas turbine power plant near Pretoria in Gauteng. You will lead engineers, operators and maintenance staff to ensure safe, reliable electricity generation while meeting environmental and safety regulations.
The role requires a strong background in power plant operations, understanding of gas turbine technology, and proven leadership.
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