Manager STP Solid Waste

ACWA Power; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Power is seeking a Solid Waste and Sewage Manager to oversee operations and maintenance of solid waste management and sewage treatment at the facility. You will ensure safe, compliant handling, treatment, and disposal of waste and wastewater in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.

The role leads a team, manages budgets and KPIs, coordinates with regulators, and drives continuous improvement in environmental performance and safety across all plant activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Civil/Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years experience in waste management and sewage treatment operations.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of solid waste collection, segregation, storage, transportation and disposal.
• Manage sewage treatment plant (STP) operations including biological, chemical and mechanical processes.
• Ensure uninterrupted operation of pumps, aeration systems, clarifiers, sludge handling and treatment units.
• Monitor plant performance parameters (BOD, COD, TSS, pH, etc.) and ensure discharge-permit compliance.
• Develop preventive and corrective maintenance plans for waste and sewage systems; coordinate shutdowns and upgrades.
• Prepare operational reports, KPIs and budgets; identify cost-reduction opportunities.

Skills

STP Operations

Solid Waste Management

Sludge Handling

Environmental Monitoring

Pumping Systems

Process Optimization

Budget & Contract Management

HSE Compliance

Team Leadership

Regulatory Liaison

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Position Title

Solid Waste and Sewage Manager

Reports to

PGM Function

Prepared Revised on

2 JOB

Purpose

To manage and oversee the operations and maintenance of solid waste management and sewage treatment systems within the facility plant. The role ensures safe efficient and environmentally compliant handling treatment and disposal of solid waste and wastewater in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.

Job Dimensions

Number of Staff Supervised Direct Reports TBC Total TBC

Accountabilities

• Description 1 Operations Management Oversee daily operations of solid waste collection segregation storage transportation and disposal Manage sewage treatment plant STP operations including biological chemical and mechanical processes Ensure uninterrupted operation of pumps aeration systems clarifiers sludge handling and treatment units Monitor plant performance parameters BOD COD TSS pH etc and ensure compliance with discharge standards Optimize waste handling and sewage treatment processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational cost
• Description 2 Maintenance Oversight Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for waste and sewage systems Ensure reliability of mechanical electrical and control components Coordinate shutdowns emergency repairs and system upgrades Manage spare parts and inventory control
• Description 3 Environmental amp Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations and discharge permits Maintain environmental documentation reporting and audit records Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections Implement environmental sustainability initiatives recycling waste reduction sludge reuse
• Description 4 Health Safety amp Risk Management Ensure safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Enforce HSE procedures and safe work practices Conduct risk assessments and emergency response planning Promote a strong safety culture within the team
• Description 5 Team amp Contractor Management Lead O amp M staff including supervisors operators and technicians Manage waste disposal contractors and third-party service providers Conduct training programs and competency development for the team Prepare manpower planning and shift schedules
• Description 6 Reporting amp Budget Control Prepare operational reports KPIs and performance analysis Manage O amp M budgets cost control and optimization initiatives Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Environmental Engineering Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 10 years of experience in waste management and sewage treatment operations
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role
• Experience in utilities industrial plants municipalities or large facilities
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes activated sludge MBR SBR etc
• Familiarity with environmental compliance standards

Key Skills

• Sewage Treatment Plant STP Operations Solid Waste Management Systems Sludge Handling amp Disposal Environmental Monitoring amp Reporting Pumping Systems amp Mechanical Equipment Process Optimization Budget amp Contract Management HSE Compliance

Competencies

• Level Core Competencies Operational Excellence Environmental amp Regulatory Awareness Problem Solving amp Decision Making Risk Management Quality amp Compliance Focus Results Orientation Continuous Improvement Mindset Leadership competencies Team Leadership amp Development Cross-Functional Collaboration Strategic Planning amp Execution Strategic Thinking Plant Performance amp Reliability Crisis amp Emergency Management Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3 Level 3

Summary Qualifications

Bachelor s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.10+ years of experience in waste management and sewage treatment operations.Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.Experience in utilities, industrial plants, municipalities, or large facilities.Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes (activated sludge, MBR, SBR, etc.).Familiarity with environmental compliance standards.