Senior Waste & Sewage Operations Manager

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

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.