Senior Waste & Wastewater Operations Manager

ACWA Power; Umluj; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

ACWA Operations (formerly NOMAC) invites applications for a senior role overseeing solid waste management and sewage treatment at the Marafiq Red Sea Project facility. You will lead O&M staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost efficiency, with accountability for budgets, KPIs, and contractor management across wastewater and waste systems in a large, industrial plant environment.

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.

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 compliance with discharge standards.
• Optimize waste handling and sewage treatment processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational cost.

Skills

STP Operations

Solid Waste Management

Sludge Handling

Environmental Monitoring

Pumping Systems

Process Optimization

Budget & Contract Management

HSE Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

ACWA Operations (formerly NOMAC) invites applications for a senior role overseeing solid waste management and sewage treatment at the Marafiq Red Sea Project facility. You will lead O&M staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize plant performance.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and cost efficiency, with accountability for budgets, KPIs, and contractor management across wastewater and waste systems in a large, industrial plant environment.