Senior Operations Manager - Power Generation

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead the power generation facility near Benoni, focusing on safety, reliability, and cost-effective production. You will oversee daily operations, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvement while balancing on-site leadership with strategic remote input.

The role requires a strong engineering background, 8+ years in operations management within heavy industry, and proven ability to manage large teams and budgets for optimal energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations management within power generation or related heavy industry.
• Proven experience in managing large teams and complex operational budgets.
• Strong understanding of power plant systems, processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in implementing operational improvements and driving efficiency gains.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of power plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the generation process.
• Oversee a team of engineers, technicians, and operators, providing leadership, training, and performance management.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and inventory for the operations department.
• Implement and monitor KPIs to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and safety departments to ensure seamless plant functionality and proactive issue resolution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical)

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a results-oriented Senior Operations Manager to lead the operational efficiency and safety of their power generation facility near Benoni . This role is essential for ensuring the reliable and cost-effective production of energy, managing a diverse team, and implementing best practices in plant management. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, optimizing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a blend of on-site leadership and opportunities for strategic remote input.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all aspects of power plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to maximize efficiency, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of the generation process.
• Oversee a team of engineers, technicians, and operators, providing leadership, training, and performance management.
• Manage budgets, resource allocation, and inventory for the operations department.
• Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track operational performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and safety departments to ensure seamless plant functionality and proactive issue resolution.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in operations management within the power generation or related heavy industry sector.
• Proven experience in managing large teams and complex operational budgets.
• Strong understanding of power plant systems, processes, and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrated success in implementing operational improvements and driving efficiency gains.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and life insurance benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.
• Significant career advancement opportunities within the energy sector.
• A challenging and rewarding role with direct impact on energy production.