O&M Plant Manager

Kanadevia Inova AG; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Private medical and dental cover

International organisation culture

Job summary

Kanadevia Inova AG is seeking an experienced O&M Plant Manager to lead the Earls Gate Waste-to-Energy Centre in Grangemouth, Scotland. The role carries full accountability for plant performance, safety, and team management, aligning operations with environmental permits and contractual obligations.

The position requires senior leadership capabilities, strong financial acumen, and proven experience in Energy-from-Waste or related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Postgraduate management qualification desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Decision-making

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Postgraduate management qualification

IOSH Managing Safely certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

General business systems

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.

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

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Postgraduate qualification in management is desirable.

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.

Extensiveexperiencein 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.

Additional 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.

Additional Information

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.

Why Join Kanadevia Inova?

Be part of aleading global clean‑energy and Energy‑from‑Waste businessdelivering critical global infrastructure

Join a company with astrong safety, quality and engineering‑led culture

Benefit from astable platform backed by a global engineering group

Accesslong‑term career development and international opportunities

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

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