Senior Grid Operations Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 950,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Medical & life insurance

Annual leave & sick leave

Training & certs

Energy stability impact

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grid Operations Specialist to ensure the Richards Bay area's grid operates reliably in real time. You will monitor, coordinate outages and support integration of new energy resources.

The role requires deep knowledge of power system dynamics, strong decision-making under pressure, and collaboration with diverse energy stakeholders to maintain grid stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in power utility operations or grid management.
• Strong knowledge of power system operations, protection and control systems.

Responsibilities

• Monitor real-time status of the power grid and respond to issues and emergencies.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned outages with generation, transmission and distribution entities.
• Analyze grid performance data to identify reliability issues and propose improvements.
• Ensure compliance with operational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to grid planning studies and provide input for system upgrades and new connections.

Skills

Grid operations

Real-time monitoring

Decision making under pressure

Stakeholder collaboration

Outage coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SCADA

EMS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Grid Operations Specialist to play a crucial role in ensuring the reliable and efficient operation of the electricity grid in the Richards Bay area. This position involves real-time monitoring of grid performance, coordinating maintenance activities, and responding to system disturbances. You will leverage your deep understanding of power system dynamics and operational procedures to maintain grid stability and support the integration of new energy resources. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent decision-making capabilities under pressure and strong collaborative skills with various stakeholders in the energy infrastructure sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor the real-time status of the power grid, identifying and responding to operational issues and emergencies.
• Coordinate planned and unplanned outages with generation, transmission, and distribution entities.
• Analyze grid performance data to identify potential reliability issues and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant operational standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in grid planning studies and provide operational input for system upgrades and new connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 6 years of experience in power utility operations, transmission system operations, or grid management.
• In-depth knowledge of power system operations, protection, and control systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA systems and energy management systems (EMS).
• Demonstrated ability to make critical decisions quickly and effectively in high-pressure situations.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous annual leave and sick leave benefits.
• Opportunities for advanced training and professional certifications in grid operations.
• A critical role in maintaining energy stability for the Richards Bay region.