Operations Manager - South AfricaFull job descriptionRequisition ID: 25574Location: ZA1. POSITION DETAILS:Position Title:Operation Manager – AVON PlantReports to:Plant ManagerDepartment:OperationsClosing date:11 April 20242. KEY RESPONSIBILITIESDay 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, OEM guidelines, legal, environmental, contractual and other requirements;Responsible for company safety rules and Permit-to-Work system and driving the safety cultureDevelopment of the short and long term operation strategy for the plant and the development of capable staff to support that strategy;Ensure the operation department staff is selected, mobilized and maintained as required;Determine and schedule the resources and requirements for each activity;Ensure that the plant meets safety, availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and budget targets. Communication with load dispatch and fuel dispatch as per Grid Code;Ensures reporting as per contractual and business requirement;Responsible for the operations QA/QC and root cause analysis program;Administer the safe systems of work through a computerized management program;Establish, implement and monitor the adherence to operations procedures and routines;Development, achievement and reporting of operation KPI’s and objectives in line with the Business Plan;Efficient management of resources, supplies and consumables while controlling the risks to the business;Key role in management of the plant operation aspect of all contracts, especially the O&M agreement with the Owner;Efficient management of resources, supplies and consumables;Establish, implement and monitor a detailed plant thermal efficiency monitoring;Prepare, control, analyse and report on the yearly and long term budget and business plan for the operation dept. to the various stakeholders through reporting KPI’s;Ensure reporting to all stakeholders as required;Coordinate operation activities with administration, maintenance, finance, and Health, Safety and Environment departmentsEstablish and facilitate training programs for individual development and competence within the operation department;Organize performance evaluation and succession planning for key staff in the operation department;Adherence and active participation in establishing, implementing and executing Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies and standards;Maintaining high standards of management, ethics and leadership;Continuously improve systems and procedures based on experience3. HEALTH & SAFETY:The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:Work Level 5 (OSHA scale 1 to 6): the tasks that he performs as part of their daily work activities represent risks and are controlled by means of procedures, supervision, safety devices and HSE Teams in such a way that its non-observance that could lead to a serious accident or even death.Exposure to Risks:Traffic risks, ergonomic risks;Risks inherent to the job of the Operations Manager while performing inspections, site visits, operations and maintenance activities, etc.Personal Protective Equipment:Hard hat/safety helmet;Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);Safety glasses;Safety shoes;Cotton work wear;Safety Gloves;Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):Ergonomic office equipment;4. JOB CONTEXT:Peakers Operations (“the Company”) operates two open cycle peaking power facilities through its O&M Agreements with the Owners of Dedisa Peaking Power Pty Ltd and Avon Peaking Power Pty Ltd;Dedisa Peaking Power Plant and Avon Peaking Power Plant has capacity of 342 MW and 685 MW respectively;The Company is fully owned by ENGIE with registered office: Block E, Lincolnwood Office Park, Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, 2191, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa;The Owner Company is 38% owned by ENGIE, 25% by Mitsui, 27% by BEE SPV and 10% by BBBEE SPV;The projects are Independent Peaking Power Generation projects, having a 15 years Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom Holdings as a single off-taker;The Job Holder will be based at the Facility.5. MODUS OPERANDI:The Job Holder works as head of the operation department of the Facility and reports to the Plant Manager.6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
