Senior Power Plant Maintenance Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor in Vereeniging, Gauteng to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance on critical energy equipment. You will plan, schedule, and oversee day-to-day maintenance, outages, and major overhauls while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in power plant maintenance with 3+ years in supervision, a relevant engineering qualification, and proficiency with CMMS. Shift work and on-call duties apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in power plant maintenance with supervisory experience
• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems (turbines, pumps, boilers, generators, switchgear)
• Familiarity with safety procedures and LOTO, and regulatory requirements
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics
• Proficient in CMMS software and maintenance planning

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance technicians (mechanical and electrical)
• Develop and monitor maintenance schedules for all equipment
• Ensure safety and regulatory compliance of all activities
• Inspect equipment and address issues proactively
• Oversee outages and major maintenance projects
• Manage spare parts inventory and material availability
• Train and mentor staff and promote continuous improvement
• Maintain records and generate performance reports
• Coordinate with operations, engineering and management

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Troubleshooting

On-call

Education

Diploma/Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Power Plant Maintenance Supervisor in Vereeniging, Gauteng to lead mechanical and electrical maintenance on critical energy equipment. You will plan, schedule, and oversee day-to-day maintenance, outages, and major overhauls while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 7+ years in power plant maintenance with 3+ years in supervision, a relevant engineering qualification, and proficiency with CMMS. Shift work and on-call duties apply.