Waste Management Engineer/scientist

The Waste Management Engineer will oversee the review of the selected DBO contractors design for the process engineering methods pertinent to Process Design due diligence and Operation and Maintenance (O&M) activities of Waste Management Plants.

**Requirements**:

- 10+ Years of relevant experience post-graduation for Engineers.
- Holds a minimum of bachelor’s degree in either of Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental and Waste Management Engineering.
- Holds a minimum of Masters of Applied Sciences e.g. Environmental etc. (with matching previous experience)
- 15+ Years of relevant experience in case of B-Tech and/or Diploma of Associate Engineer (in either of Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental and Waste Management Engineering Technology) and Environmental Sciences.
- Background in multidisciplinary facility design reviews with demonstrable O&M and Engineering Project Management experience.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required to foster client relationships and managing project teams.
- Demonstrate outstanding oral and written communication skills, aimed both at technical and administrative teams.
- Must be able to work in varying shifts
- Fluent in English language
- Competent user of basic computer software e.g. Microsoft Office Suite etc.

**Skills**:
**Desired skills include (but not limited to) following**:

- Solid Waste Management
- Collections and Transportation
- Composting
- Materials Recovery Facility
- Waste Incineration/Energy from Waste
- Ash treatment and disposal
- Flue Gas treatment
- Delivers leadership role in providing technical input to the Operations & Maintenance team ensuring clients process quality, engineering design and safety compliance requirements are met by demonstrating creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment.
- Provides comprehensive technical reviews and advice for complex and novel Waste Management process systems.
- Applies diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices pertinent to various aspects of design, installations and commissioning and plant operations and maintenance.
- Capable of carrying out root cause analysis RCA and subsequent supervision of systems troubleshooting/Optimization
- Supervises the work of engineers, technicians and operators on the project(s) including providing technical guidance and reviewing daily works and subsequent results.
- Provide major contribution to fostering client relationships.
- Evaluate daily plant operations: assures proper adjustment of plant processes; coordinates sampling operations to assure proper balance of treatment steps and meeting requirements.
- Proven competency in the identification and managing/supervising miscellaneous plant maintenance activities e.g. Preventative and Corrective maintenance, Debottlenecking, and startups for both Scheduled and Unscheduled occurrences.
- Supervises plant maintenance activities: to ensure the safe, reliable and efficient operation of equipment and specialist tools and vehicles.
- Verifies proper implementation of plant preventive maintenance plans as well as the work order issuance for any corrective maintenance whenever required.
- Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities. Recommend improvements and modifications whenever required.
- Understanding of plant O&M KPI’s, Operations and Maintenance procedures and subsequent reviews and approvals
- Understanding of O&M specific tools and software is highly desirable.
- Understanding of miscellaneous Environmental compliance regulations is highly desirable.
- Understanding of project program and deadlines is essential.
- Ensure Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) policy is adequately implemented.
- Capable of identifying and delivering local Staff trainings and appraisals.
- Assist the client in all Process Engineering Matters related to WWTP design and O&M aspects in general