Plant Reliability Specialist

3 months ago

Port Elizabeth, South Africa EDF Renewables Full time

Main purpose of the role: 

The Plant Reliability Specialist is responsible for the monitoring of maintenance systems and standards for the O&M department to predictably deliver and sustain the required asset performance objectives. The Plant Reliability Specialist will be accountable for reviewing the maintenance strategies, recommending modifications, and supporting site operational teams. He/Her will be responsible for defect elimination initiatives, root cause analysis and continuous improvement.


Key Responsibilities:  

  • Electrical/Reliability Engineering (Substations and Overhead Lines).  
  •  Conduct failure mode and effect analysis  
  • Ensure compliance to General Machinery Regulations (GMR) for all operational plant and equipment. 
  • Conduct root cause analysis and recommend mitigating programs to improve performance 
  • Create and monitor life cycle operation and management plans  
  • Provide technical support to operational site teams 
  • Work with maintenance teams to develop predictive and proactive maintenance strategies that improve equipment reliability 
  • Find recurring failures and perform root cause analysis to understand them and recommend corrective actions 
  • Provide feedback to the project engineering team w.r.t lessons learn and return on experience for machine requirements and specifications. 
  • Provide support to project/operational teams to ensure asset utilization and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) 
  • Accept and implement the relevant legal appointments in terms of the OHS Act or equivalent regulations and legislation 
  • Designated as GMR2(1) to ensure supervision and operation of machinery in terms of the relevant act.  
  • Track and manage key maintenance KPI's to ensure compliance to OEM and Company standards.  
  • Manage the organisational HV/MV operating regulations and plant safety regulations across all Plants 
  • Manage the organisational standardised Permit to Work system across all Plants   
  • Review and ensure Plant Operating Plans for all Plants under his/her control are in place. 
  • Conduct frequent site visits and site audits to all operational sites.  
  • Reporting on O&M and reliability related issues to senior management  

The position reports directly into:  

  • Head of O&M  

Must-have Qualifications and Certifications: 

  • Government Certificate of Compliance (GCC) 

Preferred Qualifications and Certifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related

Must-have years of professional experiences:   

  • Experience as an appointed GMR2(1) on renewable energy power projects in Southern Africa  

Must-have years of industry experiences: 

  • Minimum 10 years' work experience, including experience in the energy sector globally, with renewables and storage experience preferred.  
  • Extensive knowledge of Balance of Plant and electrical infrastructure  

Technical competencies: 

  • Strong commercial judgment and technical acumen with strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, with a strong focus on results and outcomes.  
  • Microsoft 365 Office: Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, Powerpoint 

Behavioral competencies: 

  • Intercultural skills, ability to adapt and manage priorities, autonomy, teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving ability, budget and contracts, negotiation, curiosity 

Leadership competencies, if applicable: 

  • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written English; additional local language skills are an advantage. 
  • Willingness to travel regularly in rural areas and driver's license.  

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