Permanent - Manager Power Generation - Somerset West - South Africa

Purpose of The Job:

• At company new Utility Substitution Power Plant at Somerset West, Eskom Power is supplemented with Solar PV- and Diesel Generated Power to ensure extremely high reliability in the electricity supply to all production facilities at the company site.

The Manager - Power Generation [company Power Station - Somerset West] is responsible for the technical, administrative, and interpersonal aspects of plant operations and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance. This role involves supervising the operations and maintenance (O&M) team, managing contractors, and liaising with various stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure plant availability meets contractual targets.
• Meet performance ratio targets for the Solar PV Power Plant and the Diesel Back-up System.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with all required operations and maintenance (O&M) reporting.
• Optimize net cost of power generation.
• Plan and execute maintenance effectively.
• Cooperate with the Plant operations of the Somerset West Maintenance Department.

Post Requirements

• Minimum BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Post graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.
• GCC (Factories) under the OHS Act would be advantageous.
• Experience of GMR 2(1) or GMR 2(7) appointment under the OHS Act.
• At least 5 years of relevant technical experience and at least 3 years of management or supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.
• Understanding of power system protection, relays, and breaker operation.
• Large-scale solar PV experience, Generator power experience.
• Understanding of plant monitoring systems.
• Ability to conduct switching activities and be authorized to switch (Authorized Person with reference to ORHVS).
• Project management experience is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently.
• Willingness to be on standby during weekends and after hours.
• Able to perform physical site work and obtain a medical fitness certificate as per Annexure 3 of OHS Act Construction Regulations.
• Analyse and resolve faults within the plant.
• Manage, supervise, and conduct repairs and replacement of components.
• Monitor and control the plant through the monitoring platform.
• Supervise and conduct switching activities of 11kV Substations.
• Manage, supervise, and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Complete all reporting requirements related to plant operations.
• Complete and submit incident and investigative reports.
• Fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication), additional language beneficial.
• Fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite).
• Strong organizational, planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills.