Shift Charge Engineer

SHIFT CHARGE ENGINEER: ENGIE Kathu Operations (Internal/External) Permanent Position

Main Responsibilities include:

• Apply technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and ability to make quick, informed decisions under pressure to maintain the operational integrity and efficiency of the CSP plant.
• Assist in the development of the short and long-term operation strategy for the plant.
• Organize and coordinate resources and tasks to ensure the plant operates in accordance with load dispatch requirements and weather forecasts.
• Assist in establishing appropriate procedures and computerized maintenance management processes as applicable to prudent operation management, particularly the permit to work system. Submit reports and recommendations to the Operations Manager and keep him/her informed regarding all matters relating to plant operations.
• Manage Work Permits and shut down equipment through LOTO procedure.
• Perform required technical training to enhance the professional skills of the Operations team.
• Continuously improve systems and procedures based on experience.
• Understand and adhere to all plant safety guidelines and procedures to strive to maintain an injury-free environment.
• Understand and master the Plant Emergency Handling Procedures.
• Participate in mandatory training provided by the company and ensure that the operations team participates during the training shift.
• Perform cleaning strategies to maintain reflectivity of the Solar Field according to O&M agreement.
• Assist in scheduling daily maintenance actions, plant configuration changes, and varying power generation levels.
• At the end of the Shift, conduct regular meetings with subordinates to discuss maintenance work progress, schedules, problems, interferences, priorities, near misses, etc.
• Ensure the completion of shift round checklists, routine daily/weekly/monthly test checklists, and equipment change-over checklists, and do proper handover to the next shift.
• Identify problems with plant equipment and clearly communicate the conditions associated with these problems to the plant maintenance team.
• Coordinate with other Shift Charge Engineers.
• Be responsible for generating and sending the Plant’s daily data requirements in a timely manner to all applicable parties.
• Maintain high standards of management, ethics, and leadership.

Qualifications:

• BTech / N/Diploma / Degree in Chemical/Production Management/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Leadership certificate is an added advantage.
• Registration as Professional Engineer is an added advantage.
• Driver’s License.

Experience:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in the operation of a large power plant (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or in the Chemical Industry).
• 3 years of which should preferably be in the capacity of Shift Charge Engineer or supervisory role.

Skills:

• Good command of oral and written English is an advantage.
• Highly proactive and self-motivated.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to think clearly and respond calmly in emergency situations.
• Must have excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrates skills in the use of tools.
• Strong Electrical/Mechanical aptitude, with an in-depth understanding of chemical, physical, and mathematics.
• Fully familiar with the Work Permit System.
• Ability to perform First Aid and CPR.

Language:

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

IT:

• Must have basic skills in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint, SAP/Maximo.

Remuneration:

• The compensation will be market-related.

Additional Information:

• Incomplete CVs and/or applications will not be considered. Your CV should be accompanied by your supporting documents.
• Closing Date: 19 November 2024.
• Please use this link to apply:
• By submitting any personal information to the Company, the candidate unconditionally and voluntarily consents to the processing of the submitted personal information for any and all purposes related to recruitment.

Business Unit: GBU Renewables

Division: REN AMEA - South Africa

Legal Entity: Kathu Operations Proprietary Limited

Contract Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full-Time

Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 experience <15 years)

Education Level: Technical College Diploma