Plant Operations Manager

4 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Thalia Full time
Job Title: Plant Operations Manager

Thalia Waste Management is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Operations Manager to lead our team at the Isle of Wight Waste Recovery Park. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for managing and leading large teams, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our Energy Recovery Facility and Mechanical Treatment Facility.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and lead large teams to achieve operational excellence
  • Own the site safety rule systems and be responsible for SAP
  • Act as the lead on site for HV operations
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on process safety
  • Take on P&L responsibility
  • Oversee EFW/Power/Gas Turbine operations
  • Handle waste processing, Materials Recycling, and waste transfer
  • Focus on continuous optimisation and efficiency of technologies and processes
  • Ensure corporate strategy and business objectives are met and supported
  • Role model and stand up for Thalia's principles and ethics
  • Strive for continuous improvement of systems, processes, and services
  • Develop and implement people plans and strategies that influence business performance
  • Oversee construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of complex assets
  • Manage zero-based budgeting and lifecycle costs
Requirements:
  • Relevant technical qualifications in engineering or related field
  • Expertise in Process Safety
  • HV trained
  • Knowledge of profit and loss management
  • Ability to manage equipment lifecycle and maintenance strategy
  • Experience in waste processing, Materials Recycling and waste transfer
  • Developed, implemented, and managed high-risk Safe Systems of Work
  • Authorised for all high voltage operations and safety-related interventions
  • Equally adept with both mechanical and electrical disciplines
  • Development, implementation, and maintenance of Policies and Procedures
  • Radiation Awareness & Management
  • Rotating equipment specialist
  • Deep understanding of heat recovery steam generators and boilers, including design, fabrication, and operation
  • Has operated successfully across a range of heavy technologies, including thermal power plants
  • Successfully implemented and managed Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • High-level communication and influencing skills
  • Clear and analytical thinker
  • Able to diagnose technical issues and link to business performance and assign priorities
  • Leads by example, with high integrity and ethics

At Thalia Waste Management, we value diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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