Manage and oversee overall plant operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient operation in compliance with company policies, operating procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Control and monitor daily plant operation activities through Shift Leaders and Operations staff to achieve production targets, plant performance objectives, and operational reliability.
Develop, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP), and other operational procedures related to plant operations.
Coordinate with Maintenance team regarding preventive maintenance (PM), corrective maintenance activities, and plant shutdown planning to ensure minimum operational impact.
Review plant operational performance, analyze operational issues, and implement corrective or improvement actions to maximize plant efficiency and reliability.
Investigate plant incidents, identify root causes, and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
Monitor and control operating costs and support preparation of the plant operating budget in line with approved business objectives.
Coordinate with customers, fuel suppliers, contractors, and relevant government or regulatory authorities to ensure smooth plant operation and compliance.
Review and support operational requirements related to purchasing, material usage, and operational resources.
Ensure good housekeeping, operational readiness, and safe working conditions within all plant operation areas.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of operational practices, technologies, and applicable laws and regulations related to power plant operations.
Prepare operational reports, performance summaries, and other related documentation for management review.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in power generation, waste-to-energy plants, industrial power plants, or process industries.
At least 5 years of experience in shift leadership or supervisory roles such as Shift Leader, Control Room Supervisor, or equivalent operational leadership positions.
Ability to perform in roles with increasing operational responsibility up to Operation Manager level.
Strong technical understanding of power plant systems and equipment, including boilers, steam turbines, generators, pumps, valves, instrumentation and control systems, water chemistry, electrical systems, and overall plant operations.
Solid experience in operational control, shift coordination, and ensuring safe and efficient plant performance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support operational improvement and decision-making at plant level.
Good understanding of safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements in power plant operations.
Ability to coordinate and lead cross-functional teams and support continuous improvement initiatives.
