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:

Develop and implement a comprehensive O&M strategy for all renewable gas O&M units
Establish and grow the O&M business unit, securing new contracts and partnerships
Lead contract negotiations for O&M services, ensuring financial viability and long-term sustainability
Advise & support the O&M site teams in transition from an EPC project to O&M services
Develop and manage budgets for the O&M business, ensuring financial health and sustainability
Identify and mitigate financial, operational and regulatory risks
Implement and champion the best HSE practices across the portfolio
Support the O&M teams with continuous improvement projects, plant availability and performance
Develop relations across the O&M portfolio to foster a collaborative and progressive environment
Travel around the portfolio to ensure you have site presence
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Over 10 years experience in an engineering biased, operational leadership role
Degree in an engineering discipline
Experience running a portfolio of anaerobic digestion plants is hugely beneficial, with any international experience preferred too
A strong understanding of both O&M and how it affects plant performance
Proven leadership and management skills
Ability to work in a matrix and to utilise company resources effectively
Managing teams in different countries with different cultures is preferred
Strong financial acumen with good negotiation skills

Personal skills

The Director of Operations and Maintenance role would suit someone who is:

Operating a high level in the biogas industry
Someone who is driven, detailed and meticulous
Someone who can work well at pace and in a corporate environment

Salary and benefits of the Director of Operations and Maintenance role

Six-figure package
Company bonus, as per all other employees
Car allowance or company car
25 days holiday plus BH
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