CSP Asset and Performance Manager

1. POSITION DETAILS

Position Title:

CSP Asset and Performance Manager

Reports to:

COO Renewables

Department:

Operations

Period:

Full Time - Local Employment Contract

Location:

Woodmead, Johannesburg - South Africa

Frequent travel to Europe

CLOSING DATE:

23 August 2024

2. BACKGROUND

Engie  group is a global reference in low-carbon energy and services. Together with our 100,000 employees, our customers, partners and stakeholders, we are committed to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral world, through reduced energy consumption and more environmentally friendly solutions. Inspired by our purpose (“raison d’être”), we reconcile economic performance with a positive impact on people and the planet, building on our key businesses to offer competitive solutions to our customers. For more information please visit: www.engie.com or www.engie-africa.com

The Group turnover in 2021 was 57.9 billion Euros. The Group is listed on the Paris and Brussels stock exchanges (ENGI) and is represented in the main financial indices (CAC 40, Euronext 100, FTSE Eurotop 100, MSCI Europe) and non-financial indices (DJSI World, DJSI Europe, Euronext Vigeo Eiris - Eurozone 120/ Europe 120/ France 20, MSCI EMU ESG screened, MSCI EUROPE ESG Universal Select, Stoxx Europe 600 ESG, and Stoxx Global 1800 ESG).

We provide individuals, cities and businesses innovative solutions based on our expertise in 4 key Business Units:

• Renewable Energy
• Thermal and Supply
• Energy Solutions
• Networks

ENGIE's Hub for the Asia Middle East and Africa (AMEA) region is headquartered in Dubai. The region has activities in large scale power generation, water desalination, district cooling, energy solutions and renewables including green hydrogen, wind and solar. We act throughout the value chain: strategy, design, engineering, energy-efficient asset construction, digital platforms, operations management, financing syndication and outcome assurance. And, by using globally leading technologies, we create innovative energy and smart solutions that help to make the world a better place.

The Job Holder will be appointed as an ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd employee, based at Building 1 Country Club Estate, 21 Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, Johannesburg – South Africa.

3. JOB PURPOSE

The CSP Asset and Performance Manager is a senior engineering role responsible for coordinating the comprehensive management and optimization of multiple Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. This role focuses on ensuring the operational excellence, financial performance, and long-term sustainability of the assets by working closely with the teams at each CSP plant and leveraging the technical and financial expertise of the main shareholder, ENGIE Southern Africa (Pty)Ltd.

4. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.         Forecasts and Production Budgets:

• Collaborate with plant teams to develop and manage annual and long-term KPI’s and production forecasts.
• Coordinate the preparation and oversight of production budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational capabilities.
• Monitor and analyse production data to provide guidance and adjust forecasts and budgets as needed.

2.         Maintenance and Spare Parts:

• Work with plant maintenance teams to implement and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
• Coordinate the management of spare parts inventory, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
• Support maintenance teams in minimizing downtime and extending the lifespan of plant equipment.

3.         Outage Management:

• Assist in planning and managing scheduled outages for maintenance and upgrades.
• Develop contingency plans with plant teams for unscheduled outages to ensure rapid response and minimal disruption.
• Analyse outage events to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in coordination with plant teams.

4.         Operational Excellence:

• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across plant teams.
• Facilitate the implementation of best practices and industry standards to optimize plant performance.
• Coordinate the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all plant operations.

5.         Health and Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations by coordinating with plant safety teams.
• Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments in collaboration with plant teams.
• Promote a safe working environment through training and awareness programs, leveraging Engie's expertise.

6.         Plant Optimization:

• Identify and implement opportunities for improving plant efficiency and performance in collaboration with plant teams.
• Utilize advanced modelling and production analysis to optimize plant operations.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide guidance to plant teams to achieve optimal results.

7.         Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis:

• Lead fault finding and root cause analysis efforts with plant teams for operational issues.
• Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues in coordination with plant teams.
• Document findings and share knowledge with the teams to enhance overall plant reliability.

8.         Modelling and Production Analysis:

• Develop and utilize models to simulate plant performance under various conditions, working with plant technical teams.
• Conduct production analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with technical teams to refine models and improve accuracy, leveraging Engie's expertise.

Key Plant Systems to Coordinate include, but not limited to:

•           Steam Turbine and Power Train:

•           Thermal Storage System (Salt):

•           HTF System:

•           Solar Field

•           Auxiliary Systems

5. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Internal Departments
• EXCO managers at ENGIE head office;
• Construction Department
• Project Entities

External:

• Other stakeholders.

6. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Qualification

•           Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Advanced degree preferred.

•           Minimum of 12 to 15  years of experience in CSP plant operations or similar energy sector.

•           Proven experience in asset management, plant optimization, and performance monitoring.

•           Strong understanding of CSP plant subsystems and their interdependencies.

•           Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

•           Strong leadership and communication abilities.

•           Proficiency in relevant software tools and modelling techniques.

Work Environment: The CSP Asset and Performance Manager will primarily work on-site at the CSP plants, with occasional travel to other plant locations and corporate offices. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including maintenance teams, operations staff, financial analysts, and executive management.