Site Operation Lead – Wastewater Treatment Plant

About the role

The Site Operation Lead will oversee the operation and maintenance of a large Wastewater Treatment Plant, including Effluent Treatment, Sewage Treatment, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. The role ensures maximum equipment availability, safety, and compliance with contractual performance targets.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical and electrical maintenance teams, driving a zero‑incident safety culture.
• Develop and execute planned, condition‑based, and breakdown maintenance programs, including spares management.
• Optimize plant processes, prepare SOPs, checklists, and deliver training to site personnel.
• Manage the O&M budget, set and monitor KPIs, and report monthly performance to senior management.
• Ensure all incidents and near‑misses are reported, investigated, and corrective actions implemented.
• Recruit, coach, evaluate, and motivate direct reports, conducting performance reviews.
• Coordinate with steel and maintenance systems groups and maintain effective customer relationships.

Required profile

• Minimum 10 years (120 months) of experience in wastewater or industrial plant operations and maintenance.
• Proven track record in safety leadership and budget management.
• Strong people‑management skills, including coaching, performance evaluation, and team building.
• Ability to work onsite in a demanding industrial environment.

Required skills

• Process Optimization
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Electrical Maintenance
• MS Project
• MS Office
• SAP Knowledge