EfW Operations Leader: Safety, Efficiency & Compliance

Cora Environment Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Cora Environment Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to manage its Energy-from-Waste plant operations. You will drive safe, reliable incineration, optimise steam generation, and uphold regulatory and environmental standards in a 24/7 setting.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor emissions and security, and push continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and sustainability. You will report to the Head of the Energy-from-Waste plant and partner with stakeholders across

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering/operations; chemical/mechanical/energy preferred.
• 8+ years in power generation/utilities/WTE operations.
• Strong knowledge of incineration, steam cycle, environmental compliance.
• Familiarity with NEA licensing, carbon tax, emissions monitoring.
• Proven leadership in continuous process environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Strategic planning and operational problem-solving.
• Proactive in adopting new technologies to optimize plant operations.
• Good team player, able to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily EfW operational activities ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Oversee waste nomination planning, bunker management, incineration, steam generation.
• Ensure safe steam export as per customer agreement.
• Oversee compliance with NEA, MOM, SCDF, and PUB regulations and safety standards.
• Drive process optimization (FMEA, RCM, predictive maintenance, digital monitoring).
• Lead multidisciplinary teams (boardmen, engineers, technicians, security).
• Engage with stakeholders: steam customers, utilities, regulators, internal teams.
• Manage departmental resources and budget to align with company goals.
• Support audits, inspections, and licensing to operate.
• Maintain clear communication with customers and internal teams regarding delivery requirements.

Skills

Power generation

WTE operations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Cora Environment Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an experienced leader to manage its Energy-from-Waste plant operations. You will drive safe, reliable incineration, optimise steam generation, and uphold regulatory and environmental standards in a 24/7 setting.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, monitor emissions and security, and push continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and sustainability. You will report to the Head of the Energy-from-Waste plant and partner with stakeholders across