About the Company:
Our client, one of Ireland's leading renewable energy providers, is seeking a Plant Manager for what will soon be one of Ireland's largest anaerobic digestion sites. With full operations underway, this role offers a significant career opportunity within Ireland's renewable energy landscape.
About the Opportunity:
As the Plant Manager, you will be the inaugural operational appointment at this state-of-the-art facility, allowing you to lead the development of a full operational team and set the tone for an efficient and sustainable plant operation. This is a rare opportunity to build and guide a team across every aspect of the plant’s functions, gaining valuable exposure to a forward-thinking board with a strong track record in renewable energy and waste management.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Operational Oversight: Lead daily plant operations to ensure optimal performance, maintaining rigorous standards in health, safety, and environmental compliance.
2. Process Efficiency: Oversee intake, processing, and output, managing biological stability and process quality while meeting regulatory standards.
3. Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main contact for regulatory bodies and key partners, ensuring clear communication and ongoing compliance.
4. Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and guide the operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
5. Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate, timely reporting, including board-level summaries, and adherence to EPA, DAFM, ISO, and HSE standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
1. Experience: Proven experience in anaerobic digestion operations at a senior level, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and compliance.
2. Technical Skills: Qualification in chemical, process, mechanical, or civil engineering (preferably in wastewater) and experience in operations and maintenance of similar facilities.
3. People Management: Strong leadership skills with a background in team development, appraisals, and nurturing a culture of improvement.
4. Continuous Improvement Mindset: Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through KPI tracking, process optimizations, and comprehensive reporting.
What’s on Offer:
1. €100,000 + PA
2. Company bonus
3. Pension
4. VHI cover
5. Company car
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