Operations Manager - Energy from Waste

Astute People are working exclusively with a leading Energy from Waste Operator to recruit an Operations Manager a modern Energy from Waste plant located in Bedfordshire. This facility has capacity to process 657,000 tonnes of waste per year, generating nearly 60MW of power for the surrounding area.

We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day Operational activities on site, ensuring key performance indicators are met and that the plant is run in a safe and efficient manner whilst aligning production with the short & long-term strategy of the station.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

Responsibilities and duties of the Operations Manager role:
Reporting to the Plant Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the plant
• The day to day management of 20 + operations staff including shift teams and operations day staff
• Ensuring the facility operates and complies within environmental regulations at all times
• Liaising with the Maintenance Manager and other relevant personnel regarding projects maintenance, outages, and programming of plant improvements
• Overseeing 3rd party contractors
• Preparing the annual budget for the operations department for review and work within this budget
• Liaising with company directors and managers as well as external stakeholders
• Working with the Facility Manager and Maintenance Manager in the recruitment of staff
• Deputising for the Facility Manager when required

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Ideally qualified with a degree in a relevant engineering field
• Apprentice trained in an Engineering discipline
• Relevant qualification in Health & Safety such as an IOSH / NEBOSH
• Full UK Driving licence

Personal skills
The Operations Manager role would suit someone who has:

• At least five years operational / engineering management experience on a large process plant, ideally Power Generation - Candidates from other sources of Power, Utilities, Refineries, Petrochemical, COMAH etc will also be considered
• At least five years in a senior position with supervisory experience as well as budget / commercial experience (forecasting, P/L, contract management).

Salary and benefits of the Operations Manager role

• Highly competitive salary (ask for further details)
• Bonus Package
• Pension
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to join a modern Energy from Waste Plant

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