Operations Manager : Substations & Renewables - OptiPower at Murray & Roberts

Key Performance Indicators :
 

• Lead and oversee the project and construction management of electrical substations, ensuring smooth functioning and adherence to construction standards.
• Develop and implement department, operational and construction strategies to optimize substation build performance and reliability.
• Provide leadership and guidance to substation project management teams, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols to mitigate risks and prevent accidents in substation operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Direct, oversee and manage the following activities via the various allocated project managers: 

• Ensure Project managers understanding, management and administration of the various contracts.
• Ensure that progress, delays and any other events/situations, which might influence the program and costs are communicated timeously to Management
• Ensure Project managers develop a cost-effective plan and schedule for completion of project following a logical pattern for utilization of resources
• Ensure Project managers minimize exposure and risk by implementing and audits safety standards and quality assurance controls
• Oversee project managers, reviews their reports, checks on any reported difficulties, and corrects any safety violations or other reported deficiencies
• Ensure Project managers tracks and controls construction schedule and associated costs to achieve completion of projects within time and monies allocated
• Ensure Project managers report to stakeholders and managers about progress and any necessary modifications of plans that seem indicated. Plans, implements, tracks and closeout construction projects
• Manages day to day operations of the substation department
• Ensure Project managers generate and issues timely internal and external project reporting on company templates
• Conduct site checks to monitor progress as well as safety and quality standards and implementation of the quality and safety plan (Visible Felt Leadership)
• Provide guidance and support to project managers on their projects
• Review contractual communication and notices on all projects
• Ensure a uniform project management system is maintained

Competency Profile:

Attributes:

• Leadership
• Team Player
• Output driven
• People orientated
• Technically minded
• High job demand in tight turnaround time requirement
• Highly developed managerial skills

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of electrical substations, power systems, and related equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience managing teams and driving operational excellence.
• Proficiency in safety regulations, standards, and best practices applicable to substation operations.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise with internal teams, clients, and regulatory authorities.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and solve complex technical problems under pressure.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Experience 

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in substation operations management or related field, within the energy sector
• Outdoor Substation : 132/400/765 KV
• Wind and PV Renewables ( Advantageous )