Operations Manager, Energy-from-Waste

Purpose and Scope

Oversee the end-to-end operations of an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance. Optimize waste-to-energy conversion processes, maximize steam generation, and foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while leading high-performing teams in a 24/7 environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily EfW operational activities to ensure they are conducted efficiently and safely: Waste nomination planning, waste bunker management, incineration, steam generation, ash handling.
• Ensure safe and reliable steam export as per customer agreement.
• Oversee compliance with NEA, MOM, SCDF, and PUB regulations. Monitor and enforce adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards, as well as company policies.
• Environmental Compliance: Monitor stack emissions, CO₂e intensity, ash/residue handling, wastewater, noise, and dust. Ensure full compliance with all authority requirements.
• Security Management: Lead site security operations – access control, CCTV, contractor/visitor management, patrols, and security protocols.
• Continuously drive process optimization (FMEA, RCM, predictive maintenance, digital monitoring).
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams (boardmen, engineers, technicians, security).
• Foster a strong safety, environmental responsibility, and accountability culture.
• Engage with stakeholders: steam customers, utilities providers, regulators, and internal teams.
• Manage departmental resources and budget to align with company goals.
• Support audits, inspections, and licensing to operate.
• Maintain clear and effective communication between customers and internal teams, especially regarding delivery requirements.
• Contribute to the creation of annual and long-term business strategies, including performance forecasting, project feasibility assessments, and resource allocation.
• Take proactive measures to address performance issues and ensure compliance with HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) policies and standards.
• Apply innovative and critical thinking to optimize processes, procedures, and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
• Provide strong leadership and support the development of team members' competencies.
• Any other duties and roles as assigned

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Engineering/Operations (Chemical, Mechanical, or Energy preferred).
• 8–10 years’ experience in power generation, utilities, or EfW operations.
• Strong knowledge of incineration, steam cycle operations, environmental compliance, and site security.
• Familiarity with NEA licensing, carbon tax, emissions monitoring.
• Proven team leadership in continuous process environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of operational processes, safety standards, and product knowledge.
• Familiarity with safety, health, and environmental regulations, relevant industry standards and best practices
• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in strategic planning and operational problem-solving.
• Proactive in keeping up with new technologies and looking for solutions to optimize plant operations.
• Good team player and able to deliver results within tight deadlines.