A vacancy exists at a Ngodwana Power Station for a Plant Performance Engineer that will be responsible to develop and conduct performance tests to assess equipment and process performance by comparing and analysing data to identify trends, shifts and abnormalitiesResponsibilities:Develop strategies to be used for optimising performance, production and plant/system efficiencies.Review design and engineering processes and report any design deficiencies.Generate procedures and systems for optimal performance operation of the facility in a cost-effective manner.Defining, developing, and fine-tuning control logic to optimize the overall performance of the plant.To assure that the data used (Instruments, inputs meters, DCS etc) are accurate and validInvestigate incidents and breakdown.Generating the daily production forecast.Ensure calculation methodology is implemented and closely monitored.Report any design deficienciesDaly analysis of trends and generate performance reports with recommendations.To review the models provide by the EPC and/or Client, identifying the critical points affecting to the daily performance.Develop and conduct performance tests to assess equipment monitoring overall performance and recommend best operating.Implement and verify predefined testing of fuel, water, and steam qualities. Report on findings and highlight deviations form standards and codes.Measure and assess waste and process by-products for statutory compliances and safe disposals.Conduct systematic performance analysis and initiate changes to improve plant performance to ensure that key energy consumption and production targets are met.Ensure all process related incidents and breakdowns are thoroughly investigated, analysed and failures allocated to the relevant cost centresRequirements:Qualifications:B-Tech Degree/Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering.Project ManagementGCC Factories is an advantageRelated Experience:6 years experience as a Plant Performance Engineer in a power plant / utilities environment.Skills and competencies:Knowledge of DCM and CMMSKnowledge and understanding of power plant operations and associated risks.Knowledge and understanding of SHERQ management systems.Knowledge and understanding on conducting risk assessments.Good numeric reasoning ability.Good attention to detailShould you not receive a response within 10 working days, please consider your application as unsuccessful
