Astute’s Renewables team is exclusively partnering with
a key player in the global energy from waste and organics field. We have been selected and retained to source a Director of Operations and Maintenance in the anaerobic digestion / renewable gas field to cover the UK market, with some influence and jurisdiction over a couple of assets in Germany too. This is a highly unique opportunity to become a senior leader within a primary business within the green energy sector.
The Director of Operations & Maintenance will cover a portfolio of biogas assets and will come with a comprehensive, six figure salary and extended package.
If you’re a Director with an operations background in biogas and are looking to work for a key organisation in the market, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to a Senior Director
you will:
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Develop and implement a comprehensive O&M strategy for all renewable gas O&M units
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Establish and grow the O&M business unit, securing new contracts and partnerships
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Lead contract negotiations for O&M services, ensuring financial viability and long-term sustainability
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Advise & support the O&M site teams in transition from an EPC project to O&M services
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Develop and manage budgets for the O&M business, ensuring financial health and sustainability
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Identify and mitigate financial, operational and regulatory risks
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Implement and champion the best HSE practices across the portfolio
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Support the O&M teams with continuous improvement projects, plant availability and performance
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Develop relations across the O&M portfolio to foster a collaborative and progressive environment
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Travel around the portfolio to ensure you have site presence
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Other duties as required
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Over 10 years experience in an engineering biased, operational leadership role
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Degree in an engineering discipline
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Experience running a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants is hugely beneficial, with any international experience preferred too
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A strong understanding of both O&M and how it affects plant performance
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Proven leadership and management skills
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Ability to work in a matrix and to utilise company resources effectively
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Managing teams in different countries with different cultures is preferred
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Strong financial acumen with good negotiation skills
Personal skills
The Director of Operations and Maintenance role would suit someone who is:
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Operating a high level in the biogas industry
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Someone who is driven, detailed and meticulous
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Someone who can work well at pace and in a corporate environment
Salary and benefits of the Director of Operations and Maintenance role
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Six-figure package
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Company bonus, as per all other employees
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Car allowance or company car
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25 days holiday plus BH
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Company benefits to be discussed
