Engineer Prof Engineering Turbine Internal and External

Apply by: 27 October 2026 Key Perfomance Area Monitor, analyse and optimise allocated plant processes to improve safety, efficiency, reliability, availability and environmental performance. Investigate process deviations, equipment performance losses and recurring plant problems; determine root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions. Develop, evaluate and manage plant modifications through the approved engineering change process, including design reviews, risk assessments, commissioning and post-implementation verification. Plan and execute engineering projects and technical work packages by defining scope, requirements, risks, resources, schedules, quality controls and acceptance criteria. Provide authoritative process-engineering advice to Operations, Maintenance, Chemistry, Projects and management, supported by accurate calculations, technical reports, standards and plant-performance data. Competencies Required (includes internal training): Behavioural: Demonstrates integrity, honesty and accountability in engineering decisions Applies a strong safety, health, environmental and quality mindset Takes ownership of plant performance, risks and agreed actions Works methodically under pressure and responds effectively to plant events Shows curiosity, sound judgement and commitment to continuous learning Maintains professionalism and constructive working relationships Leadership: Collaborates effectively with Operations, Maintenance, Chemistry, Projects and other engineering disciplines Provides clear technical direction and influences decisions using evidence Communicates plant risks, priorities and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders Coaches' colleagues and contributes to the development of engineering capability Facilitates multidisciplinary problem-solving and drives actions to closure Knowledge: Thermal power-station processes, plant systems, equipment interfaces and operating principles Heat and mass balances, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and combustion fundamentals Boiler, turbine cycle, cooling, water-steam cycle, emissions and auxiliary plant performance Process control philosophy, instrumentation, control loops, alarms, trends and operating envelopes Plant performance indicators, efficiency, losses, reliability, availability and production constraints Root cause analysis, risk assessment, failure investigation and problem-solving methodologies Engineering design, plant modifications, commissioning, configuration control and change management Applicable legislation, environmental requirements, national and international engineering codes and standards Plant safety rules, Eskom engineering governance, technical documentation and quality requirements Skill Analyse operating data, trends and process deviations to identify performance losses and emerging risks Perform process calculations, heat and mass balances, efficiency assessments and technical evaluations Troubleshoot complex plant problems using structured, evidence-based methods Develop technical specifications, engineering reports, scopes of work and business cases Evaluate plant modifications and optimisation opportunities for safety, operability, maintainability and lifecycle value Plan and support testing, commissioning, performance monitoring and benefits verification Minimum Qualification Requirements: B Sc/B Eng Degree in Engineering at NQF8 with 480 credits Related Minimum Experience: 2 years completed training programme for graduates OR 2 Years engineering experience Professional Registration: Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) as a Candidate Engineer