Plant Manager (Water)

R176 Veolia Water Ireland Limited; Clareville; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full VHI cover

Pension

Education assistance

Job summary

Veolia Water Ireland Limited in Clareville, Co. Limerick, seeks a Plant Manager to oversee the facility’s operation, treatment processes and personnel, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget while maintaining health, safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, robust communication with management, clients and suppliers, and the ability to coordinate maintenance, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

Qualifications

• Degree level 7/8 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or senior trade qualification.
• Experience supervising teams in a water/wastewater setting.
• Strong knowledge of utility plant equipment and maintenance.
• Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Monitor day-to-day operation of the treatment plant and optimise performance according to site O&M plan.
• Prepare monthly PMS reports detailing plant performance and activities.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance and repairs using the CMMS.
• Source vendors for fault finding and improvements; manage contracts.
• Prepare and implement method statements and risk assessments for safe work.
• Manage site staff and subcontractors, including rosters and emergency response.

Skills

Supervisory/Team Management

Water/Wastewater Industry

Maintenance Management

Preventive/Predictive/Corrective

Root Cause Analysis

CMMS Systems

Develop PMs/Job Plans/SOPs

Safety/Quality/Compliance

Communication/Client Liaison

Education

Degree Level 7/8 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Senior Trade Qualification

Tools

CMMS Systems

Job description

Background: Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Plant Manager Contract Duration/Type: Permanent

Location: Clareville, Co. Limerick

Hybrid/Onsite: Onsite

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 17.30pm

Overview of the role: The Plant Manager will have complete responsibility for the management of the facility, the associated treatment processes, and personnel. The role will have responsibility for ensuring that all work is carried out accurately within defined constraints, such as time and budget, and with due diligence. The role will involve effective communication and interaction with management, team members, clients, and suppliers so as to ensure that deliverables and company goals are achieved. In executing the role it is paramount that Health & Safety, Ethical and Quality requirements, both legislative and company-specific, are fully respected and taken into account. There may be occasions where you will be required to work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays to provide/organise immediate assistance to Operators and clients and ensure continuity of operations.

Duties of the Role

• Monitoring and controlling the day to day operation of the treatment plant, in accordance with site O&M Plan, to optimise plant performance and and ensure compliance with contractual requirements;
• Preparation of Monthly PMS reports detailing plant performance, and significant plant activities
• Organisation of all planned and unplanned maintenance and repair activities through use of the CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System) to ensure optimum plant performance and equipment life
• Sourcing and dealing with equipment Vendors for fault finding/equipment repair, plant improvements
• Preparation and implementation of Method Statements and Risk Assessments to ensure safe work practices by staff and subcontractors
• Management of site staff and subcontractors, including management of call-out roster and response to emergency breakdowns
• Use of remote monitoring tools as appropriate to verify plant condition.
• Availability for response to plant failures outside normal operation hours in accordance with roster for same, and general availability to assist in remote troubleshooting where appropriate
• Budget responsibility for plant operation costs and staff costs
• Full responsibility for reporting in a timely and accurate manner to Head Office and to the Client
• Responsibility for ensuring that all maintenance work is carried out accurately and with due diligence
• Organising , planning and prioritising your own work, and that of resources delegated to you
• Prepare weekly work schedules and conduct weekly progress meetings and prepare weekly progress reports
• Effective management, guidance and training of delegated resources
• Effective time management and execution of work within defined timeline and budgetary constraints
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting mechanical, process, and electrical problems and application of good working principles
• Support and assist the General Manager and Regional Director
• Validation of the computerised maintenance management system.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Ethical and Quality requirements, both legislative and company-specific, are fully respected and taken into account of Liaising with our Client and any regulatory bodies on site
• Collaborate with and support other Managers within Veolia on operational issues, best practices, and Business Development initiatives.

Required skills for this role

• Degree Qualification Level 7/8 (Mechanical/Electrical Engineering) or Senior Trade Qualification
• Supervisory/Team Management Experience
• Experience in Water/Wastewater Industry or Maintenance Management
• Strong Knowledge of Utility Plant Equipment
• Preventive,Predictive, and Corrective Maintenance Skills
• Root Root Cause Analysis and Troubleshooting Skills
• Experience with CMMS Systems
• Ability to Develop PMs, Job Plans, and SOPs
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Strong Safety, Quality, Compliance Awareness
• Organisational and Reporting Skills
• Communication and Client Liaison Skills

Please note: If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland. If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland. Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance