Plant Performance Engineer

️Plant Performance Engineer

Location: Mpumalanga| Full-Time | Power Up Performance

Are you passionate about performance, precision, and pushing power plants to peak efficiency? We're looking for a Plant Performance Engineer to lead the charge in operational excellence transforming data into action, and action into optimised plant performance.

Join a forward-thinking team where engineering meets innovation in a fast-paced, high-stakes utilities environment. If you thrive on solving complex problems, analysing data trends, and implementing world-class systems this is your moment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Engineer Efficiency: Develop strategies to optimise performance, production, and system efficiencies.

• Analyse & Act: Conduct performance tests, analyse trends, and generate detailed reports with practical recommendations.

• Quality Control: Ensure measurement instruments and control systems are calibrated, accurate, and trustworthy.

• Data-Driven Decisions: Forecast daily production, monitor critical inputs (fuel, steam, water), and improve control logic to enhance plant performance.

• Problem Solver: Investigate plant incidents and breakdowns, assign costs, and drive continuous improvement.

• Compliance Mastery: Oversee waste/process by-product compliance and maintain SHERQ standards.

Your Expertise & Experience:

Qualifications:

• B-Tech or Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Project Management certification

• GCC Factories highly advantageous

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years in a similar role within a power plant or utilities environment

Skills & Strengths:

• Deep knowledge of DCS, CMMS, and plant operations

• Expert in performance modelling, testing protocols, and risk assessments

• Advanced numerical, analytical, and auditing skills

• Familiar with SHERQ systems and legislative compliance

• Strong command of MS Office and performance tools

• Leadership mindset with sharp communication and facilitation abilities

The Ideal Candidate Is:

• Integrity-driven, professional, and safety-conscious

• A self-starter whos reliable, proactive, and solutions-oriented

• A detail-focused, high-performing team player with coaching capabilities

• Passionate about efficiency, performance, and innovation