Plant Operations Leader - 24/7 Waste Facility

Constellation Search Group; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Constellation Search Group is seeking an Operations Manager, Plant for a full-time direct hire role overseeing a 24/7 waste incinerator facility. You will focus on safe operations, financial management, and customer satisfaction while ensuring environmental compliance and optimizing production processes for productivity and quality.

The role requires strong leadership to foster collaboration across departments, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture and operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science-related field is required.
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of related plant operations experience in hazardous waste operations and/or chemical plant operations is required.
• 5+ years of related plant operations experience in hazardous waste operations and/or chemical plant operations is required.
• Knowledge of P&Ls is required.
• Technical knowledge of equipment and/or processes related to chemistry is required.
• Experience with industrial waste treatment practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies and maintaining safe practices.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations within waste and environmental services.
• Plan facility operations by reviewing production schedules and establishing priorities.
• Establish operating goals and minimize costs to prevent delays.
• Develop and revise operational procedures and ensure adherence to policies.
• Utilize chemistry and waste treatment knowledge to troubleshoot processes.
• Set production metrics and monitor progress to meet goals.
• Collaborate between inter-plant departments and Corporate teams.
• Prepare audits for mandatory reporting across departments.
• Assist in developing the annual operational budget and monitor adherence.
• Partner with Corporate Approvals to determine waste disposal options.
• Participate in proposal development and provide technical support to Corporate teams.
• Monitor facility operations for efficiency improvements.
• Assist in incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Serve on Plant Emergency Team and lead responses to emergencies.
• Participate in hiring and performance evaluation processes.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Regulatory compliance

Chemical plant operations

P&L familiarity

Operations planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science-related field

10+ years of related plant operations experience (hazardous waste/chemical)

Job description

Constellation Search Group is seeking an Operations Manager, Plant for a full-time direct hire role overseeing a 24/7 waste incinerator facility. You will focus on safe operations, financial management, and customer satisfaction while ensuring environmental compliance and optimizing production processes for productivity and quality.

The role requires strong leadership to foster collaboration across departments, manage budgets, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture and operational