Head of Engineering – Energy from Waste Power Plant
Location: Scotland Central Belt
Reporting to: GM
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Benefits
Head of Engineering Job Purpose
The Head of Engineering is a key leadership role, responsible for overseeing all engineering operations within the Energy from Waste (EfW) facility. This role ensures optimal plant performance through effective engineering strategies, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering Leadership:
* Lead and manage all aspects of the facility’s engineering operations, ensuring equipment availability and reliability.
* Collaborate with Plant Managers to implement tactical and strategic initiatives to optimize production capabilities.
* Drive a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the engineering team.
Maintenance and Operations:
* Develop and manage the preventative maintenance plan to ensure plant efficiency and minimize downtime.
* Oversee turbine and high-voltage maintenance activities.
* Ensure the effective use of root cause analysis to address recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions.
Budget and Resource Management:
* Manage the engineering budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and alignment with operational goals.
* Balance the use of in-house engineering expertise with contractors to meet opera...