Senior Power Plant Operations Leader: Safety & Efficiency

Placements24; Richards Bay; Vor Ort; ZAR 1.200.000 - 2.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Power Plant Operations Manager to lead operational excellence at a major facility. The role focuses on safe, reliable and efficient plant performance, compliance with environmental standards, and strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will manage engineering teams, budgets, and maintenance planning, while coordinating with regulators and suppliers to ensure optimal output and energy security for the

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical) or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in power plant operations, with at least 5 in management.
• Extensive knowledge of coal, gas, hydro, and renewable technologies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, and budget management skills.
• Experience with safety, health, and environmental performance.
• Familiarity with SA energy sector and regulatory environment.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all aspects of daily power plant operations, including generation, maintenance, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Develop and implement operational strategies and procedures to maximize plant efficiency, reliability, and availability.
• Manage the operational budget, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation and expenditure control.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of operations engineers, technicians, and control room operators.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards.
• Coordinate with the maintenance department to support maintenance activities that align with operations.
• Monitor KPIs and plant performance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Manage relationships with regulators, suppliers, and external stakeholders.
• Oversee implementation of new technologies and process improvements.
• Ensure comprehensive training programs for operational staff.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Safety leadership

Budgeting

Operations management

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a Power Plant Operations Manager to lead operational excellence at a major facility. The role focuses on safe, reliable and efficient plant performance, compliance with environmental standards, and strategic leadership to drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will manage engineering teams, budgets, and maintenance planning, while coordinating with regulators and suppliers to ensure optimal output and energy security for the