Senior Power Plant Operations Engineer - Relocation Included

Placements24

Rustenburg

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives
Medical aid
Pension fund
Relocation assistance
Paid time off
Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Power Plant Operations Engineer to manage and optimize the Rustenburg facility. You will oversee daily plant operations, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive process improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs in a demanding industrial environment focused on safety and output.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, with deep knowledge of turbines, boilers,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering.
  • 5+ years of experience in power plant operations or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of power generation equipment and control systems.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and control plant operations to ensure safety and production standards.
  • Analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement in power generation processes.
  • Lead troubleshooting for equipment malfunctions and operational anomalies with corrective actions.
  • Develop and implement SOPs and best practices for plant operations.
  • Coordinate with maintenance to schedule downtime for repairs and upgrades.

Skills

Power plant operations
Troubleshooting
Data analysis
Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Power Plant Operations Engineer to manage and optimize the Rustenburg facility. You will oversee daily plant operations, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive process improvements to enhance performance and reduce costs in a demanding industrial environment focused on safety and output.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering and 5+ years of relevant experience, with deep knowledge of turbines, boilers,

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