Senior Power Plant Performance Engineer Optimize Efficiency

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Plant Performance Engineer for Welkom, Free State, SA. The role focuses on detailed performance monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements across various power generation technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in thermodynamics, combustion, and power cycles, with 8+ years in power plant operations or performance engineering, and a willingness to work on-site in Welkom.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• 8+ years in power plant operations or performance engineering.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and combustion.
• Proficient data analysis and performance monitoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on performance of power generation equipment and plant systems.
• Conduct thermodynamic and cycle analyses to identify efficiency improvements.
• Develop and maintain performance monitoring tools, dashboards, and KPIs.
• Investigate and diagnose operational issues, provide root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support maintenance and operations teams in troubleshooting complex technical problems.
• Develop and implement performance improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and operational changes.
• Oversee performance testing of major equipment and plant systems.
• Stay abreast of technologies and best practices in power plant performance optimization.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and management recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and emissions standards.
• Contribute to long-term asset management strategy for power generation assets in Free State.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Power cycles

Data analysis

SCADA

Root cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

SCADA software

Process simulation tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Power Plant Performance Engineer for Welkom, Free State, SA. The role focuses on detailed performance monitoring, data analysis, troubleshooting, and implementing improvements across various power generation technologies.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in thermodynamics, combustion, and power cycles, with 8+ years in power plant operations or performance engineering, and a willingness to work on-site in Welkom.