Senior Power Plant Operations & Reliability Manager

Energy Africa Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Manager for a power generating facility. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations while leading a high-performance team. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and substantial experience in plant management. This role involves strategic planning and accountability for long-term plant health.

Qualifications

• 12 years' experience in a production plant environment, preferably in power plants.
• 5 years' experience as a Maintenance or Operations Manager.
• Demonstrated competence in O&M management.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for day-to-day operations and maintenance of the power generating facility.
• Ensure plant compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Direct O&M Managers in plant outages and capital projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Education

B-Tech / University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)

Relevant management qualification

Tools

Maximo

SAP

MS Office

Job description

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Senior Manager for a power generating facility. The ideal candidate will oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations while leading a high-performance team. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and substantial experience in plant management. This role involves strategic planning and accountability for long-term plant health.