Senior Geothermal Operations Lead (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 1 400 000 - 2 400 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary package

Medical aid

Retirement annuity contribution

Relocation package (Cape Town)

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geothermal Operations Specialist to lead the operations at a state-of-the-art geothermal facility in Cape Town, Western Cape. This senior role focuses on safe, efficient, and optimized power generation assets, with accountability for plant operations, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in power generation operations, deep geothermal knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and environmental

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Master's degree or equivalent certification desirable.
• 8+ years in operations and maintenance of power generation facilities focusing on geothermal.
• Proven leadership of operational teams.
• Deep knowledge of geothermal plant tech incl. turbines and fluid handling.
• Strong process control and data acquisition experience.
• Budget and resource management experience.
• Commitment to safety and environmental stewardship.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations of geothermal power plants, maximizing uptime.
• Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians with performance management.
• Monitor KPIs and optimize plant efficiency and reliability.
• Manage operational budgets and resources.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and company policies.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and implement solutions.
• Collaborate on plant upgrades, modifications, and new developments.
• Conduct risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Maintain operation logs and prepare performance reports for senior management.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Geothermal operations

Team management

Budgeting

HSE compliance

Formação académica

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree or equivalent

Ferramentas

SCADA systems

Data acquisition

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Geothermal Operations Specialist to lead the operations at a state-of-the-art geothermal facility in Cape Town, Western Cape. This senior role focuses on safe, efficient, and optimized power generation assets, with accountability for plant operations, maintenance strategies, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate brings 8+ years in power generation operations, deep geothermal knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to safety and environmental