Manager: Power Generation

JTJ Group

  • Somerset West, Cape Town
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Manager: Power Generation - Somerset WestFull job descriptionManager: Power GenerationRheinmetall Denel Munition (RF) (Pty) Ltd in Somerset West Cape TownRheinmetall/Manager: Power GenerationRef.-Nr.:ZA00397Schedule type:Full TimeContract Type:Permanent Position WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORAt RDMs new Utility Substitution Power Plant at Somerset West, Eskom Power is supplemented with Solar PV power (5MW) and Diesel Generated Power (4MVA) to ensure extremely high reliability in the electricity supply to all production facilities at the RDM site.The Manager - Power Generation [RDM Power Station - Somerset West] is responsible for the technical, administrative, and interpersonal aspects of plant operations and maintenance, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance. This role involves supervising the operations and maintenance (O&M) team, managing contractors, and liaising with various stakeholders.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESEnsure plant availability meets contractual targets.Meet performance ratio targets for the Solar PV Power Plant and the Diesel Back-up System.Ensure accuracy and compliance with all required operations and maintenance (O&M) reporting.Optimize net cost of power generation.Plan and execute maintenance effectively.Cooperate with the Plant operations of the Somerset West Maintenance Department.WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVEMinimum BEng/BTech in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.Post graduate qualification in Electrical Engineering would be advantageous.GCC (Factories) under the OHS Act would be advantageous.Experience of GMR 2(1) or GMR 2(7) appointment under the OHS Act is advantageous.At least 5 years of relevant technical experience and at least 3 years of management or supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.Understanding of 11kV power system protection, relays, and breaker operation.Large-scale solar PV experience, Generator power experience.Understanding of plant monitoring systems.Ability to conduct switching activities and be authorized to switch (Authorized Person with reference to ORHVS).Project management experience is advantageous.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proactive and able to work independently.Willingness to be on standby during weekends and after hours.Able to perform physical site work and obtain a medical fitness certificate as per Annexure 3 of OHS Act Construction Regulations.Analyse and resolve faults within the plant.Manage, supervise, and conduct repairs and replacement of components.Monitor and control the plant through the monitoring platform.Supervise and conduct switching activities of 11kV Substations.Manage, supervise, and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance.Complete all reporting requirements related to plant operations.Complete and submit incident and investigative reports.Fully proficient in English (verbal and written communication), additional language beneficial.Fully computer literate (MS Office Suite and Google App Suite).Strong organizational, planning, scheduling, and prioritization skills.WHAT WE OFFER YOUMarket -related salary13th ChequeMedical AidPension FundIncentive BonusBursary Schemes

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