Operations Manager – Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF)

#WeAreAverdaAbout AverdaAverda is a leading global provider of integrated waste management and environmental services, delivering innovative, sustainable solutions to some of the world’s most complex waste challenges. Operating across multiple markets, we are committed to transforming waste into value while safeguarding the environment, supporting our communities, and driving operational excellence.OverviewWe are looking for an experienced Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF) Manager to lead the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of a world-class waste treatment facility. This role is responsible for overseeing all operational activities across multiple treatment and recovery processes, ensuring contractual, environmental, financial, and regulatory obligations are consistently achieved.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and control the day-to-day operations of the Integrated Waste Management Facility (IWMF), comprising the Material Recovery Facility (MRF), glass crushing, the tunnel (in-vessel) composting facility, Polishing Facility, Maturation Facility, the incineration facility, and brick manufacturing Facility, together with all common infrastructure including waste reception, weighbridge, leachate/process water and residue managementOwn delivery of the facility’s throughput, diversion and treatment targets, ensuring all waste received is accepted, processed and dispatched within contractual timeframes and to the required quality standardsLead, direct and develop the operations team to ensure the safe, efficient and continuous running of the facility across all shiftsImplement and maintain operational systems, processes, policies, structures and standard operating procedures across all process areasPlan and coordinate plant maintenance and improvement works with the Engineering and Maintenance team to maximise plant availability, reliability and asset lifeOwn the project’s financial performance, including full profit & loss (P&L) accountability and cost control against budgetAct as the main point of contact with the client and manage the day-to-day client relationshipEnsure accurate and timely daily, weekly and monthly reporting to the client and stakeholders as per contract requirements, supported by a reconciled site mass balanceReport to the Country Managing Director and other project stakeholders on operational and financial performanceEnsure full contractual delivery of the project scope of work, service levels and requirementsPeople management, including resourcing, competency development, shift planning and successionComply with Health, Safety, Security and Environment policies and uphold all environmental permit, license and consent conditionsRisk management and quality controlManage and control legislative and regulatory complianceQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Environmental, Industrial or Process Engineering, or a related technical fieldQualification or certification in waste management, environmental management or operations management will be advantageousRecognised health and safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH IGC or IOSH Managing Safely) will be advantageousProcess plant, thermal plant or boiler operations certification will be advantageousLean, Six Sigma, project management or maintenance and reliability certification will be advantageousKnowledgeStrong understanding of integrated waste treatment operations, in particular material recovery (MRF), in-vessel or tunnel composting and thermal treatment / incinerationKnowledge of waste characterisation, waste acceptance criteria, weighbridge control and site mass balance reconciliationUnderstanding of composting process control, sanitisation requirements and compost quality standards and testingUnderstanding of combustion control, air pollution control systems, continuous emissions monitoring and ash / residue characterisation and disposalKnowledge of environmental and waste management regulations, permitting and reporting obligations applicable in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and of relevant international standardsKnowledge of plant maintenance planning, CMMS and asset reliability principlesCommercial and contract management knowledge, including P&L, budgeting and forecasting, KPI and service level regimes and deduction / liquidated damages mechanismsLocal HSSEQ requirements for the business or similar, including permit to work, lock-out/tag-out, confined space and emergency responseKnowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systemsLanguage ProficiencyEnglish & Arabic (fluent speak, read and write)Experience Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in waste treatment, process plant or heavy industrial operations, of which at least 5 years in a senior operations or plant management roleProven operational experience in at least one of a material recovery facility, an in-vessel or tunnel composting facility, or an incineration / thermal treatment plant; experience across all treatment facilities will be highly advantageousMinimum 5 years’ experience managing multi-disciplinary teams, including shift-based operations and subcontractorsDemonstrated profit & loss or budget ownership and cost control experience on an operational contractExperience of client communication, contractual reporting and management of KPIs and service levelsExperience of plant commissioning, ramp-up, performance testing or takeover of a new facility will be advantageousExperience working in the GCC, and with Saudi regulatory authorities and local content requirements, will be advantageousTechnical CompetenciesValid driving licenseMS Office, including advanced Excel for production, mass balance and cost analysisReporting and business management software; ERP systems (e.g. SAP or Oracle)Computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)Weighbridge, waste tracking and production data systemsSCADA / DCS and plant control room interfaces; familiarity with CEMS data handling and reportingRoot cause analysis and continuous improvement toolsIf you think you have what it takes to make the world a cleaner place, if you can see value where others see waste and if you aren’t afraid of a challenge, why not start your journey with us today.Averda welcomes candidates from all backgrounds, actively promotes diversity in the workforce, and is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives.ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED*