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Imperial Recruitment Group are delighted to announce that we are working on behalf of a global leading Company to recruit an Operations Manager on Permanent Basis of working remotely with regular visits to assigned contracts, mainly in the M62/ A64 Corridor.
Location: M62/ A64 Corridor. Remote working with occasional site visits
Basis: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday
Summary:
The Operations Manager, supported by their team, is primarily responsible for the safe and successful operation of water and wastewater assets at the sites of an internationally recognised customer base. This is a broad ranging role which impacts all aspects of the plant e.g. safety,
Resource Management, process performance, maintenance, execution of development projects and commercial contract management.
By managing resources, risk/cost and delivering on contractual commitments, the Operations Manager will drive operational excellence and ensure high reliability and efficiency of the water and wastewater systems. The Operations Manager will also drive continual improvement and generate value for customer throughout the contract life.
The Operations Manager will need to demonstrate / develop a high degree of Contract management ability to successfully deliver on multiyear service-related contracts. It will be necessary to simultaneously represent the different interests of several parties in any situation and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders in both positive and challenging situations is important.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Maintenance and implementation of Quality, Health & Safety, Environment (QHSE) systems
* Visible leadership on QHSE issues at all levels both in the client organisation and internally
* Respond appropriately to emergencies & manage incidents in conjunction Management team.
* Collaborate with all Support functions (QHSE, Technical, Asset Care Coordinator & Finance)
* Own contract and or Environmental Permit compliance
* Control of Operational Budget and site performance
* Control of costs on projects & provide Project Leadership where needed.
* Analyse operational and process risks within the context of a long-term site service contract and manage their mitigation.
* Establish and maintain professional relationships with Customer personnel, SIW teams and sub-contractor staff.
* Act as primary customer interface for assigned contracts.
* Build a reputation for meeting and exceeding performance indicators.
* Identify threats and opportunities in the operation of the plant and respond to these.
* Identify and assist in delivering business develop opportunities at customer site.
* Proactive management of improvement project planning and maintenance planning
* Highlight and fill in gaps associated with technical documentation and procedures.
* Required Skills/Qualifications (Essential):
* Background or qualification in (any of): Wastewater treatment / Chemistry / Chemical engineering / Contract Management.
* Experience working directly with a customer including attending, facilitating, and contributing to meetings.
* Leadership experience in the management of a team of operators, skilled technicians, and engineers.
* PC literacy.
* Experience of sales process to extend services offered to customers.
* Time management skills.
* Flexibility
Required Skills/Qualifications (Desirable):
* A leadership role in Water / wastewater operations.
* Demonstrated technical or operational knowledge of water / wastewater treatment.
* Training/Experience in Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety system.
* Project management experience.
* Contract & Subcontractor management.
* Entrepreneurial Spirit - creates an atmosphere of openness and encourages innovation and new ways of working
