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:
Operational Oversight: Lead daily plant operations to ensure optimal performance, maintaining rigorous standards in health, safety, and environmental compliance.
Process Efficiency: Oversee intake, processing, and output, managing biological stability, and process quality, while meeting regulatory standards.
Stakeholder Management: Serve as the main contact for regulatory bodies and key partners, ensuring clear communication and ongoing compliance.
Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and guide the operations team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Reporting & Compliance: Ensure accurate, timely reporting, including board-level summaries, and adherence to EPA, DAFM, ISO, and HSE standards.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Experience: Proven experience in anaerobic digestion operations at a senior level, with a focus on data-driven decision-making and compliance.
Technical Skills: Qualification in chemical, process, mechanical, or civil engineering (preferably in wastewater) and experience in operations and maintenance of similar facilities.
People Management: Strong leadership skills with a background in team development, appraisals, and nurturing a culture of improvement.
Continuous Improvement Mindset: Committed to enhancing operational efficiency through KPI tracking, process optimizations, and comprehensive reporting.
