Operations Manager, Energy-from-Waste

About the role

Reporting to the Head of the Energy-from-Waste plant, you will lead the operations team to ensure safe and reliable incineration, optimise steam generation and uphold regulatory, environmental and security standards. The role covers daily plant operations, compliance, security, team leadership and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily EfW operations: waste nomination planning, waste bunker management, incineration, steam generation and ash handling.
• Ensure safe and reliable steam export in line with customer agreements.
• Oversee compliance with NEA, MOM, SCDF and PUB regulations, and monitor stack emissions, CO2e intensity, ash/residue handling, wastewater, noise and dust.
• Lead site security operations: access control, CCTV, contractor and visitor management, patrols and security protocols.
• Drive process optimisation through FMEA, RCM, predictive maintenance and digital monitoring.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams (boardmen, engineers, technicians, security) and foster a strong safety, environmental and accountability culture.
• Manage departmental resources and budget, support audits, inspections and licensing, and contribute to annual and long-term business strategies.
• Act as the main point of contact for steam customers, utilities providers and regulators, and address performance issues proactively.

Required profile

• Degree in Engineering or Operations (Chemical, Mechanical or Energy preferred).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation, utilities or WTE operations.
• Proven team leadership in continuous process environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills; good communicator.

Required skills

• Incineration and steam cycle operations, environmental compliance and site security.
• Familiarity with NEA licensing, carbon tax and emissions monitoring.
• Safety, health and environmental regulations and industry best practices.