This Karoshoek solar thermal power project in co-operation with the company SERATYPE will start recruiting in April 2018 for the Operations Maintenance phase and we are inviting candidates with relevant qualification and experience to apply for the below permanent position:

PANEL OPERATOR
KAROS AREA

Requirements:
- Grade 12 with technical-, electrical or mechanical engineer qualification with at least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the operation or maintenance of thermal power stations.
- Experience and knowledge of the industrial sector (Operation of industrial Facilities) would be to your advantage
- Knowledge in thermal power station processes (thermodynamics), fluid mechanics, SCADAS, instrumentation and control, the operational of mechanical equipment (pumps,
turbines, valve systems, exchangers, etc.), electricity (high and Iow voltage), PCI, HV AC, etc.
- Basic course on the prevention of occupational risks
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)

Skills:
- Planning and organisational skills;
- Excellent communication skills
- Respect for the hierarchy

Responsibilities will include:
- Will be responsible for the Operation of the Facility in a safe and efficient manner and is the person available in the control room to operate equipment form the facility control
console following a request from the shift supervisor.
- Control of all of the facility's activities, will participate in issues regarding the revision/preparation of technical instructions and procedures and will help with matters related to
discharges.
- All reports issued should be addressed to the shift supervisor
- Localizing faults in the facility and taking measures.
- Equipment maintenance and optimal management.
- Taking measures in the event of alarms.
- High quality when performing checks and routine maintenance operations.
- Monitoring of safety procedures.
- Operation of the facility within the limits of the operational procedures and under the management of the shift supervisor.
- Management of all control room activities.
- Determine the working conditions of the facility and equipment.
- Perform a key role in the emergency plan of the facility and provide assistance to the emergencies controller.
- Do any necessary project work.
- Perform any necessary checks.
- Take part in training activities on and off site, to either receive or give training as necessary.
- Take on the responsibilities delegated by the panel operators of the outgoing shift.
- Depending on skills, act as a temporary supervisor if necessary.
- Perform the duties of a field operator when necessary.
- Control access to and activities in the control room.
- Initiate any facility operations necessary for the safety of the staff or the facility.
- Draw up and inform the shift supervisor of any control system work requests.
- Operate the permit to work - trained person system.

Candidates out of the nearby area will be given preference.