Plant manager - renewables

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

R 400000 ZA Per annum

These jobs were popular with other job seekers Our client is an IPP that privately owns and runs a 670 MW greenfield Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) plant, providing electricity to Eskom, based on a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The plant is located in KZN. Duties & Responsibilities KPA’s: Senior level manager accountable for all aspects of the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the power generating facility. Ensure the entire plant is within corporate goals of safety, environmental and regulatory compliance. Ensure the safety of all employees, contractors & visitors of the plant. Administer the plants Safety, Operations, Maintenance and Compliance to the necessary transmission codes (OSH Act, SAGC, Network code etc.) Ensure the plant meets all goals for Plant Availability, Plant Reliability, Financial budget, and other targets & goals as agreed within the Performance Contract. Ensure the plant is operated and maintained in compliance to all project agreements including the PPA, O&M, LTMC, TXA, SAGC, FSA & FTA. Take accountability for long term plant health by developing and implementing required strategy and actions. Direct O&M Managers in the performance of plant outages, capital projects and daily operations and maintenance activities. Implement procedures, rules, and systems such that the facility is operated safely with optimum efficiency, availability, and reliability and in accordance with the requirements of the PPA, the standards of a Reasonable and Prudent Operator and all applicable laws and regulations. Conduct periodic reviews of plant policies and procedures to assure that they are valid and reflect current plant operating requirements. Ensure all incidents are thoroughly investigated, root causes are identified, and actions are executed to prevent reoccurrences. In collaboration with the Human Resources Department, establish and maintain staffing requirements as per approved organization structure and ensure that all staff is appropriately trained, deemed competent and productive. Create an environment and set a culture for a high-performance team. Ensure BBBEE & gender diversity targets are met, or a plan is in place to achieve set targets. Create and support an organizational culture that encourages and rewards employee involvement, innovative thinking, adaptation to change, responsible risk taking, and continuous improvement. Provide leadership through workforce planning, succession planning and training opportunities. Provide regular feedback to employees on their performance to allow them to capitalize on their strengths and focus on opportunities for improvement. Supporting the Owner in meeting Owner’s obligations under all project agreements. Report to the CEO, management team, Owner Company and other stakeholders on a regular basis and as directed by the project agreements, company protocols and procedures. Fostering good relationship with all stakeholders at the Site and with key local groups and communities. Establishment of a long-term strategic plan of all maintenance activities, obsolescence projects, compulsory compliance testing and infrastructure projects. Desired Experience & Qualification Requirement for this role: B-Tech /University Degree in Engineering or equivalent, preferably Mechanical or Electrical Relevant management qualification would be advantageous. Degree of skill in Business Computing Application, such as databases, processors, spreadsheets, Power Point, and enterprise resource planning applications (Maximo/SAP or equivalent) Demonstrated competence as a generalist in O&M management. 12 years’ experience in a production plant environment, preferably in power plants, 5 years’ experience of being Maintenance or Operations Manager. Knowledge and experience of Gas Turbine operation, v94.2 Siemens or Ansaldo units preferred. Technical and behavioral competencies: Knowledge of the main database platforms used – (Maximo, MS Office) Experience of setting up businesses in a green field environment is a plus. Knowledge of Republic of South Africa job market, working practices and customs is a plus. Used to working within a multi-cultural environment is a plus. Knowledge of joint venture operations within a multinational business environment Proven delegation skills and able to create a work climate where people are empowered to act. Excellent communication skills, capability to communicate clearly and concisely at all levels. Ability to act independently to prioritize, initiate, resolve, and complete actions required to take the business forward to meet goals. Leading and managing people Interaction with operation, maintenance, administration and HSE Experience in dealing with government authorities is a plus. Knowledge of Facility Management Drive to achieve results through himself and others Ability to build and work with multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff Ability to work together with the other departments in order to achieve the best result for the company Take ownership Maintains high ethics standard Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members Respects the others as well as the cultural diversity Seek, organize and exchange information for decision making and problem solving Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives Quality and Environment awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making A pro-active approach to planning and decision making Other Sectors & Industries These jobs were popular with other job seekers

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