Plant Manager (Waste Treatment)

MENCAST OFFSHORE & MARINE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental management firm in Singapore is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee end-to-end operations at a waste treatment facility. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, optimizing plant efficiency, and leading a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in waste treatment operations and proven leadership skills. This role offers an opportunity to drive continual improvement initiatives and manage a dedicated team effectively.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in waste treatment or industrial plant operations.
• At least 3 years in a management role.
• Experience managing foreign workers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure plant operates at peak efficiency.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage compliance with EHS regulations.
• Optimize daily operations and throughput.
• Implement housekeeping standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Detail-oriented

Follow-up actions

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in related field

Job description

Position Objective and Summary

• The Plant Manager is responsible for the end-to-end operations of the waste treatment facility. The primary focus is to ensure the plant operates at peak efficiency and remains in 100% compliance with EHS regulations. You will lead a multidisciplinary team to meet productivity targets, manage facility uptime, and drive a culture of continual process improvement.

Main Tasks / Activities / Responsibilities

Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Safety Leadership: Enforce a zero-harm workplace. Participate safety audits, incident investigations, findings on time closure and regular safety briefings.
• Regulatory Adherence: Ensure all plant activities comply with EHS regulations.

Operational Productivity & Plant Uptime

• Throughput Optimization: Manage daily operations to meet or exceed waste processing targets.
• Maintenance Strategy: Coordinate with the Maintenance team to execute maintenance program and work to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshooting: Provide technical guidance on waste treatment equipment (pumps, clarifiers, filters, chemical feed systems) to resolve operational bottlenecks.

Manpower & Team Management

• Resource Allocation: Manage shift schedules and manpower arrangements to ensure 24/7 or optimal operational coverage.
• Training & Development: Identify skill gaps and provide technical training on equipment operation and safety protocols.
• Performance Management: Set KPIs for staff and conduct regular performance evaluations.

Housekeeping & Facility Standards

• 5S Methodology: Implement and maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean, organized, and professional work environment.
• Resource Management: Ensure chemical stocks, tools, and spare parts are organized and readily available.

Record Keeping & Reporting

• Data Integrity: Maintain meticulous records of plant logs, discharge quality reports, maintenance history, and safety incidents.
• KPI Reporting: Provide weekly and monthly reports to senior management regarding cost-per-ton processed, chemical usage, and plant efficiency.

Continual Improvement

• Process Optimization: Lead initiatives to reduce chemical consumption, energy usage, and waste-to-landfill ratios.
• Innovation: Stay updated on new waste treatment technologies and propose upgrades to existing equipment to enhance performance.

Job Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

• 7–10 years in waste treatment or industrial plant operations, with at least 3 years in a management role. Experience of management of foreign workers.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep familiarity with Physical/Chemical/Biological treatment systems and specialized waste equipment.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership, follow-up actions, detail oriented.