Operations Manager, Energy-from-Waste

Cora Environment Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cora Environment Pte. Ltd. seeks an experienced energy-from-waste operations leader to oversee a 24/7 EfW facility. You will drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while optimizing waste-to-energy conversion and steam generation.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance with NEA/MOM/SCDF/PUB, and engage stakeholders to align performance with business goals. The role demands strong leadership, process discipline, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering/Operations (Chemical, Mechanical, or Energy preferred).
• 8–10 years’ experience in power generation, utilities, or EfW operations.
• Strong knowledge of incineration, steam cycle operations, environmental compliance, and site security.
• Familiarity with NEA licensing, carbon tax, emissions monitoring.
• Proven team leadership in continuous process environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily EfW operational activities to ensure safety and efficiency (waste nomination, bunker management, incineration, steam generation, ash handling).
• Ensure safe and reliable steam export as per customer agreement.
• Oversee compliance with NEA, MOM, SCDF, and PUB regulations; monitor safety, health, and environmental standards.
• Drive process optimization using FMEA, RCM, predictive maintenance, and digital monitoring.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a strong safety, environmental responsibility, and accountability culture.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Operations optimization

Safety culture

Education

Engineering/Operations degree

Job description

Purpose and Scope

Oversee the end-to-end operations of an Energy-from-Waste (EfW) facility, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant plant performance. Optimize waste-to-energy conversion processes, maximize steam generation, and foster a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement while leading high-performing teams in a 24/7 environment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all daily EfW operational activities to ensure they are conducted efficiently and safely: Waste nomination planning, waste bunker management, incineration, steam generation, ash handling.

• Ensure safe and reliable steam export as per customer agreement.

• Oversee compliance with NEA, MOM, SCDF, and PUB regulations. Monitor and enforce adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards, as well as company policies.

• Environmental Compliance: Monitor stack emissions, CO₂e intensity, ash/residue handling, wastewater, noise, and dust. Ensure full compliance with all authority requirements.

• Security Management: Lead site security operations – access control, CCTV, contractor/visitor management, patrols, and security protocols.

• Continuously drive process optimization (FMEA, RCM, predictive maintenance, digital monitoring).

• Lead and develop multidisciplinary teams (boardmen, engineers, technicians, security).

• Foster a strong safety, environmental responsibility, and accountability culture.

• Engage with stakeholders: steam customers, utilities providers, regulators, and internal teams.

• Manage departmental resources and budget to align with company goals.

• Support audits, inspections, and licensing to operate.

• Maintain clear and effective communication between customers and internal teams, especially regarding delivery requirements.

• Contribute to the creation of annual and long-term business strategies, including performance forecasting, project feasibility assessments, and resource allocation.

• Take proactive measures to address performance issues and ensure compliance with HSSE (Health, Safety, Security and Environment) policies and standards.

• Apply innovative and critical thinking to optimize processes, procedures, and implement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.

• Provide strong leadership and support the development of team members' competencies.

• Any other duties and roles as assigned

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Degree in Engineering/Operations (Chemical, Mechanical, or Energy preferred).

• 8–10 years’ experience in power generation, utilities, or EfW operations.

• Strong knowledge of incineration, steam cycle operations, environmental compliance, and site security.

• Familiarity with NEA licensing, carbon tax, emissions monitoring.

• Proven team leadership in continuous process environments.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Comprehensive understanding of operational processes, safety standards, and product knowledge.

• Familiarity with safety, health, and environmental regulations, relevant industry standards and best practices

• Strong communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement.

• Proficient in strategic planning and operational problem-solving.

• Proactive in keeping up with new technologies and looking for solutions to optimize plant operations.

• Good team player and able to deliver results within tight deadlines.