Operation Manager - IWTE (Ayutthaya/Saraburi/Rayong/Chonburi/Prachinburi)

Job Responsibilities

• 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.