Operations Technical Manager

Description

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all facilities comply with local, national, and international environmental, safety, and operational regulations. Keep updated on regulatory changes and integrate them into operational practices.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular risk assessments of operations and maintenance practices, identifying potential compliance or operational risks and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Training & Development: Develop and conduct training sessions for team members (internal and external) on operations best practices, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Asset Management: Oversee day-to-day operations of Metal Recovery facilities, ensuring consistent uptime, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze operational KPIs, troubleshoot performance issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase asset performance.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement preventive and predictive maintenance programs to maximize asset lifespan and minimize downtime.
• Incident Response: Oversee incident investigations and root cause analyses for operational or safety incidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and documented.
• Environmental Management: Monitor emissions, waste management, and other environmental impact metrics to ensure compliance with environmental standards and company sustainability goals.
• Ensures that Operations, Maintenance, and Compliance activities meet the highest standards of accuracy and rigor.
• Reporting: Generate regular reports on operational performance, maintenance activities, and compliance status for senior management and external stakeholders (e.g. SPV).
• Safety Compliance: Implement and enforce KVI’s safety protocols, ensuring all team members adhere to safety standards and practices to prevent incidents.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor operations and maintenance teams, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including finance, acquisition, and sustainability departments, to support overall asset management goals.

Requirements

• Ability to stay up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and integrate new practices into existing operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to foster a collaborative work environment.
• Able to anticipate and address potential issues in operations and compliance before they escalate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information in a clear, concise manner.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, operations, construction and maintenance, with at least 5 years in a relevant role, ideally within the renewable energy or Waste-to-Energy sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of local, national, and international regulatory standards related to environmental protection, safety, and energy production (EU) are a plus.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field; MBA or CAS in Economics and/or certifications on PMP/IPMA is a plus.
• Proficiency in asset management systems, maintenance planning, and regulatory compliance tools. Experience with Metal Recovery or WtE technologies is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in performance data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance