Plant Manager

Glanua
GB - Preston
April 28, 2025
Management

Description- AR1Job Title:
Plant (or Operations) ManagerLocation:
CumbriaMain Purpose:
The Plant Manager is responsible for operating, optimising and improving the Anaerobic Digestor and gas to grid operation and wastewater assets at a site in Cumbria.
The site includes two large Anaerobic Digestors which produce biogas from Creamery Waste, with the biogas being used for on-site electricity generation and bio-methane to gas grid.
In addition, the site contains an Effluent Treatment Plant which treats waste water from the creamery process.
This will involve all aspects of the plant - process operations, maintenance and asset care, development projects, resource, risk, cost management and control and overall optimisation.
The Plant Manager is expected to drive operational excellence and significantly improve the reliability and efficiency of the Anaerobic Digestor and the Effluent Treatment Plant.Main Responsibilities:
Co-ordinate and implementation of HSE systemsLine management of a team of operator/maintainersVisible leadership on HSE issues at all levels both in the client organisation and within AOLOwnership and effective stewardship of local permittingControl of Operational BudgetControl of costs on projects - suppliers and subcontractorsRecognition of risks to AOL contract and operationAnalyse operational and processing risks within the context of long term site service contract and manage to minimiseEstablish and maintain professional relationships with Customer personnel, AOL teams and sub-contractor staffGain recognition by the customer as the key person with respect to AOL activity on siteBuild recognition with Customer for high performance plant operationsEnsure team exhibit proactive attitude and approach to maintaining and improving plant performanceRecognise gaps and opportunities in the operation of the plantRecognise opportunities for AOL at customer site through close working with Process TeamRespond to emergenciesEnsure proper resources are availableEfficient plant operationsEffective and suitable monitoring including quality control of lab workInvolvement and proactive management in/of asset care planning and feeding through maintenance priorities (risk management)As part of Operational Excellence support the development of plant KPI's and information to ensure clear easy monitoring of plant performanceLead / manage incidents in conjunction with Operations / Standby ManagerHighlight and fill in gaps associated with technical documentation and procedures required at plantUpholding staff welfareSupport the development of training and competence materialCarry out 'on the job' training of technicians Support the development of the 'AOL' culture of ownership, involvement and accountability for plant operationsKnowledge and Experience:
Food/sludge waste AD experience performing in a leadership roleWaste Water Experience performing in a leadership roleTo be able to demonstrate through previous work experience technical and operational knowledge one or more areasExperience working directly with a Customer including attending, facilitating and contributing to meetingsLeadership experience in the management of a team of operators, skilled technicians and engineersProject management experience beneficialPC literacyTime management skillsSludge disposal / waste managementEducation/Training:
Background in Anaerobic Digestion or Waste Water/Chemistry / Chemical engineeringCertificate/training in Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety systemSalary:
Negotiable
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