Operations Manager, Energy-from-Waste

Cora Environment Pte Ltd; Singapore; Vor Ort; SGD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Power generation

WTE operations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Safety management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Jobbeschreibung

Reporting to the Head of the Energy-from-Waste plant, you will lead the operations team to ensure safe and reliable incineration, optimise steam generation, and uphold regulatory, environmental, and security standards. You will also drive team performance, efficiency, and sustainability in a 24/7 operations 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).
• Minimum 8 years of experience in power generation, utilities, or WTE 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.
• 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.