Plant Manager

Health and Safety

The Plant manager is fully responsible for Health and Safety of personnel, contractors and visitors on the site, at all times.

• Drives implementation of Engie's 5 safety behaviours
• Create awareness and implementation of Engie 9-lifesaving rules    
• Coordinates Emergency Response on incidents and threats   
• Manages the HSE personnel on site for implementation and monitoring of HSE performance           
• Ensures site security is in place an functioning adequately to protect the asset and people. 
• Works with local police and security companies to reduce crime in the area where practicable. 

Asset Performance

The Plant Manager oversees the daily operation and maintenance of the asset, ensuring optimal availability and performance.

• Oversees and coordinates the work of the Operating and maintenance contractors/teams.        
• Drives the return to service of any plant and equipment resulting in loss of production.   
• Drives the root cause analysis on any plant faults causing unwanted downtime.  
• Identifies plant and operating cost optimization opportunities.             
• Ensures plant is grid compliant at all times.    
• Where applicable, manages the maintenance and operation of owner's metrological stations.
• Ensures production forecasting is done as required under the PPA.     
• Notifies the client/IPPO of any grid events and supports the relevant DGE claim compilation.
• Records and reports all insurable and claimable events.         
• Reviews and monitors the plant spare parts inventory and works with contractors and/or procurement department to replenish spares.
• Ensures up to date maintenance schedules are in place and followed to ensure optimal availability and reliability. 
• Ensure timely submission of monthly production meter readings for invoicing to the customer.  

Social, ED and Stakeholder Management

The Plant manager is the company's primary representative in the local community and takes responsibility for stakeholder management in the local community and for implementation of the social and enterprise development programs.

• Where unions are present, lead open and clear communication with such unions and associations with assistance of the social team and others as necessary
• Ensure development of a stakeholder map and associated mitigation plans which is reviewed on a frequent basis.
• Oversees the implementation of social and enterprise development programs - guided by the Social/ESG department.
• Supports the ED department to obtain information from contractors regarding ED compliance obligations.
• Identifies opportunities for ED optimization together with Social and ED teams.
• Interfaces with the local authorities as required regarding the project site and resources.
• Maintains a cordial relationship with the land owner and acts as the company representative on land related matters.
• Coordinates with neighbouring power plants and industries with regards to relevant issues.

Site, Building and Roads

The Plant manager is fully responsible for the overall site in terms of access, security and upkeep.

• Defines and manage the annual site, road and building maintenance activities.             
• Coordinates contractors for the removal of waste and provision of utilities as required for the site operations.  
• Recommends upgrades and improvements where needed to ensure safe ergonomic working conditions.     
• Coordinates the site transport arrangements to ensure safe and efficient operation.       

Reporting

The Plant Manager ensures that performance on all of the areas of responsibility happens on a frequent basis as might be required by shareholders, lenders and other relevant stakeholders.

• Attends and oversee daily production meetings           
• Works with head office monitoring room to ensure optimal monitoring of asset performance         
• Coordinates with operator regarding any gaps in performance data     
• Reviews contractor reports and coordinates with monitoring room regarding accuracy. Ensures all reports are uploaded timeously         
• Provides inputs to monthly reports.     
• Presents plan performance data on weekly and monthly calls to the AMEA regional group.         
• Ensure incident reporting happens according to head-office requirements.  

Budget and Procurement

The Plant Manager controls the annual budget for the site and oversees all expenditure against this budget.

• Compiles the annual budget for site operating cost    
• Manages the procurement of all site related services and equipment with support from procurement department.         
• Creates Purchase orders and coordinates timeous invoicing by suppliers.           

People Management and Growth

• Manages the performance and growth of all site based personnel.

• Creates annual performance goals and targets.           
• Manages underperforming resource with HR support.
• Drives recruitment of open positions with HR support.             
• Plays an active leadership role on site guiding people to best practice.