Plant Manager - Biogas

Plant Manager – New Build Anaerobic Digestion

Very competitive salary + benefits

Great Heck, North Yorkshire

40 hours per week, Monday–Friday | Permanent

SCINERGY Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Plant Manager to join a brand-new anaerobic digestion facility outside Goole, North Yorkshire.

The Plant Manager will initially support the commissioning, start-up and operational handover of the facility before taking responsibility for its safe, compliant and efficient operation. This will include managing plant performance, maintenance, health and safety, environmental compliance and team development.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to shape a new site from the outset, establishing operating procedures and building a team as the facility moves into full operation.

As the Plant Manager you will be responsible for:

Supporting the commissioning, performance testing and operational handover of the new anaerobic digestion plant
Managing the day-to-day operation of the facility, ensuring safe, efficient and reliable performance
Leading, managing and developing the site’s operations and maintenance team
Monitoring and optimising the anaerobic digestion process to maximise biogas production and plant availability
Managing feedstock intake, storage and blending, alongside digestate processing, storage and removal
Developing site operating procedures, systems and performance standards
Establishing and managing planned preventative maintenance schedules using the site’s CMMS
Coordinating reactive maintenance, contractors, servicing and plant shutdowns
Investigating breakdowns and process issues, implementing improvements to reduce downtime
Ensuring compliance with the Environmental Permit and relevant health, safety and environmental legislation
Overseeing risk assessments, permits to work and Safe Systems of Work
Managing operational and maintenance budgets, monitoring KPIs and reporting on plant performance
Supporting recruitment, onboarding and training of site personnel
Participating in an out-of-hours escalation or call-out rota when required
To be considered for this position, you should have:

Previous operational management experience within anaerobic digestion, biogas, power generation, energy from waste, wastewater treatment or a similar process environment
A relevant engineering, process, scientific or operational qualification
Experience leading and developing operational or engineering teams
A strong understanding of process-plant operations, maintenance and performance optimisation
Experience managing contractors, maintenance schedules and operational budgets
Working knowledge of environmental permitting and relevant health and safety requirements
Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and communication skills
A proactive, hands-on approach to managing a developing site
A full UK driving licence
Experience commissioning a new facility and knowledge of AD biology, feedstock management and biogas production would be advantageous. An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would also be desirable.

Salary and benefits:

Very Compeititve salary and benefits 
40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Permanent position
Opportunity to lead a brand-new facility from commissioning into full operation