Operations Manager

OPERATIONS MANAGER: (Internal/External) Permanent Position - Kathu Operations (Pty) Ltd

“ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths! “

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Day to day efficient management of all plant operation activities through a team of site based staff according to good utility practice, dispatch instructions, the company rules and procedures, O&M guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements;
• Supporting yearly production plan taking into consideration planned outages demand requirements, plant conditions, technical plan;
• Addressing power plan operational problems, initiating and controlling operation's related investigations, determine impact on productions and possible production losses.
• Approving emergency operating procedures in the event of major plant breakdown and Initiating and approving procedures relating to routine operating.
• Formulating and managing the implementation of operating tactical plans in support of Power Generation strategies;
• Aligning the strategic direction of the department with Power Generation requirements
• Checking that all relevant outage activities are included in the recommissioning programme and that programmes confirm to production plan;
• Analysing data and trends
• Determining cause of incidents and/ or obtain specialist assistance
• Developing and implementing actions to eliminate reoccurrence i.e. recommend replacement of plant component, enhance training, change operating specifications etc.
• Analysing all emergent priorities , defects, taking into account production plan requirements, implication and associated risk to plant and people
• Monitoring progress of critical activities, identify progress problems and take action to correct
• Aligning training and development tactical plans with HR development strategy
• Approving the operating skills development plan and skills pipeline to retain and develop critical and core skills
• Communication with load dispatch and fuel dispatch as per Grid Code;
• Responsible for the operations QA/QC and root cause analysis program;
• Ensures reporting as per contractual and business requirement (O&M guideline);
• Responsible for ENGIE group Safety Rules and Permit-to-Work system and driving the safety culture
• Organize performance evaluation and succession planning for key staff in the operation department;
• Maintaining high standards of management, ethics and leadership;
• Adherence and active participation in establishing, implementing and executing Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies and standards;
• Addressing industrial relations related issues by maintaining discipline in the department

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical Engineer
• Relevant management qualification(MDP) is and added advantage
• 10 years of experience in the operation of a large power plant
• 3 years in the capacity of Operations manager, preferable in a large thermos solar power plant
• Knowledge and experience in Oil*Gas, Petrochemical or in the chemical industry,
• Experience in leading and management people.

SKILLS

Behavioral

• Drive to achieve results through himself/herself 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;
• Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues;
• Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
• Take ownership;
• Maintains high ethics standards;
• Motivation and leadership of team and individual team members;
• Respects to others as well as the cultural diversity;
• Seek, organize and exchange

Language

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English

Computer Literate

• Must have a high degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Maximo or equivalent.
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Additional information:

• The compensation will be market related.
• Closing date: 09.08.2024
• Incomplete CVs won't be considered, your CVs should be accompanied by your supporting documents