At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead operations at our Energy from Waste facility, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join Kanadevia Inova, a global leader in sustainable waste management.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, private medical cover, and clear career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with international career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming waste into valuable energy and resources.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in Energy-from-Waste or similar industries.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
Company Description
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value. At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced O&M Plant Manager to lead the operation of our Energy from Waste facility in Slough, Berkshire. This is a senior leadership role with full accountability for plant performance, compliance, and team management, ensuring safe, efficient, and continuous operations in line with environmental permits, HSE standards, and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage all plant departments through the site leadership team, ensuring safe and efficient operations across the facility.
- Oversee plant performance, including monitoring systems, identifying improvements, and delivering against financial and contractual targets.
- Manage plant budgets (P&L), control expenditures, and drive continuous cost optimisation and profitability.
- Ensure compliance with environmental permits (PPC), HSE regulations, and all contractual obligations.
- Act as the primary interface with regulatory bodies, stakeholders, and external agencies, with overall responsibility for site operations.
Leadership & HSEQ:
- Demonstrate visible leadership and commitment to Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ).
- Ensure a safe and compliant working environment through effective risk management and resource planning.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to drive continuous improvement.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to all HSE policies and procedures.
- Ensure robust HSE monitoring, reporting, and compliance with legal and permit requirements.
This posting reflects the main responsibilities of the position. Additional responsibilities and expectations will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.
- Proven experience within Energy-from-Waste, power generation, or similar process industries.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and cost control.
- Proven leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams and strong decision-making / problem-solving skills in complex operational environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Additional Information
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with regular reviews.
- Annual bonus.
- Pension scheme, life insurance, and disability insurance.
- Private medical and dental cover.
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture within an international organisation.
- Clear career development and progression opportunities.
Why Join Kanadevia Inova?
- Be part of a leading global clean-energy and Energy-from-Waste business delivering critical global infrastructure.
- Join a company with a strong safety, quality and engineering-led culture.
- Benefit from a stable platform backed by a global engineering group.
- Access long-term career development and international opportunities.
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
O&M Plant Manager - Slough employer: Kanadevia Inova
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