Csp Asset And Performance Manager (south Africa) Gbu Renewables

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


CSP Asset and Performance Manager
**Location**: South Africa, primarily on-site at Engie's CSP plants, with occasional travel to other plant locations and corporate offices.****:**Overview**: The CSP Asset and Performance Manager is a senior engineering role at Engie, responsible for coordinating the comprehensive management and optimization of multiple Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants. This role focuses on ensuring the operational excellence, financial performance, and long-term sustainability of the assets by working closely with the teams at each CSP plant and leveraging the technical and financial expertise of Engie.**Key Responsibilities**:1. **Forecasts and Production Budgets**:
- Collaborate with plant teams to develop and manage annual and long-term KPIs and production forecasts.
- Coordinate the preparation and oversight of production budgets, ensuring alignment with financial goals and operational capabilities.
- Monitor and analyze production data to provide guidance and adjust forecasts and budgets as needed.2. **Maintenance and Spare Parts**:
- Work with plant maintenance teams to implement and oversee preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
- Coordinate the management of spare parts inventory, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Support maintenance teams in minimizing downtime and extending the lifespan of plant equipment.3. **Outage Management**:
- Assist in planning and managing scheduled outages for maintenance and upgrades.
- Develop contingency plans with plant teams for unscheduled outages to ensure rapid response and minimal disruption.
- Analyze outage events to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in coordination with plant teams.4. **Operational Excellence**:
- Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement across plant teams.
- Facilitate the implementation of best practices and industry standards to optimize plant performance.
- Coordinate the development and enforcement of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all plant operations.5. **Health and Safety**:
- Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations by coordinating with plant safety teams.
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments in collaboration with plant teams.
- Promote a safe working environment through training and awareness programs, leveraging Engie's expertise.6. **Plant Optimization**:
- Identify and implement opportunities for improving plant efficiency and performance in collaboration with plant teams.
- Utilize advanced modeling and production analysis to optimize plant operations.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide guidance to plant teams to achieve optimal results.7. **Fault Finding and Root Cause Analysis**:
- Lead fault finding and root cause analysis efforts with plant teams for operational issues.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues in coordination with plant teams.
- Document findings and share knowledge with the teams to enhance overall plant reliability.8. **Modeling and Production Analysis**:
- Develop and utilize models to simulate plant performance under various conditions, working with plant technical teams.
- Conduct production analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with technical teams to refine models and improve accuracy, leveraging Engie's expertise.**Key Plant Systems to Coordinate** include, but are not limited to:
- Steam Turbine and Power Train
- Thermal Storage System (Salt)
- HTF System
- Solar Field
- Auxiliary Systems**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field). Advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of 12 to 15 years of experience in CSP plant operations or similar energy sector.
- Proven experience in asset management, plant optimization, and performance monitoring.
- Strong understanding of CSP plant subsystems and their interdependencies.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in relevant software tools and modeling techniques.**Work Environment**: The CSP Asset and Performance Manager will primarily work on-site at the CSP plants in South Africa, with occasional travel to other plant locations and corporate offices. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including maintenance teams, operations staff, financial analysts, and executive management.**Engie is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, and are dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all employees.**Unitxc3xa9 commerciale: GBU RenewablesDivision: ESI AMEA - AfricaEntitxc3xa9 lxc3xa9gale: ENGIE Renewables Services LLCType de contrat: CDIType d'emploi: Temps PleinExpxc3xa9rience professionnelle: Senior (expxc3xa9rience >15 ans)Niveau d'instruction: Bac (Pro, Gxc3xa9nxc3xa9ral)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1335719
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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