O&M Plant Manager
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and extensive senior leadership experience in Energy-from-Waste or power generation. IOSH Managing Safely certification and strong financial acumen are essential.
Job 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..
Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced O&M Plant Manager to lead the operation of our Earls Gate Waste-to-Energy Centre in Grangemouth, Scotland
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Postgraduate qualification in management is desirable.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.
- Extensive experience in a senior leadership role.
- Proven experience within Energy-from-Waste, power generation, or similar process industries.
- Strong financial acumen, including budget management, forecasting, and cost control.
- Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to drive business performance.
- Proven leadership capability with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills in complex operational environments.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- High level of adaptability and ability to perform under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across all levels.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and general business systems.
- Committed to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with regular reviews and bonus opportunities.
- 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.
- 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
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About Kanadevia Inova
Kanadevia Inova is a global greentech leader that pioneers innovative solutions for the energy transition and circular economy. Based in Zurich and employing more than 3,300 people in 17 countries, Kanadevia Inova specializes in waste to x (WtX) and renewable gas (RG), delivering turnkey systems that transform waste into valuable resources through cutting-edge technology. As part of Kanadevia Corporation, our mission is to bring value to communities and contribute to a future free of wasted waste. We take an innovative approach at every stage, from project development, engineering and construction (EPC) to end-to-end support throughout a plant’s life cycle. By integrating advanced technology and continuous research and development, we ensure each project is tailored to achieve optimal performance. With over 1,600 reference projects completed globally, our team delivers innovative, customer-centric solutions to both established leaders and partners in emerging markets. If you’re ready to be part of a team that’s pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability towards a future free of wasted waste, join our community of 3,000 talented professionals who make an impact every day.
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