Senior Hydropower Process Engineer: Drive Efficiency

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to oversee operational efficiency and continuous improvement of hydropower facilities near East London, Eastern Cape. You will analyse data, identify improvements, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement process enhancements to maximise energy output and minimise downtime.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, with hands-on experience in industrial process optimisation within energy or water management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering is required.
• At least 7 years of process engineering or operations experience in energy or industrial settings.
• Strong skills in data analysis, problem solving, and process optimization.
• Experience with hydropower or water management is a plus.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse plant data to identify trends and inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement process optimization strategies to improve energy generation and reliability.
• Lead troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions and control system issues.
• Prepare technical reports on plant performance and improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process optimization

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

SCADA systems

Engineering leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA systems

Instrumentation

P&ID reading

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Process Engineer to oversee operational efficiency and continuous improvement of hydropower facilities near East London, Eastern Cape. You will analyse data, identify improvements, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement process enhancements to maximise energy output and minimise downtime.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical or chemical engineering, with hands-on experience in industrial process optimisation within energy or water management.