Industry: Waste Management / Waste-to-Energy / Power Generation Department: Operations & Maintenance

Location:
Pune

Experience:
15–20 Years Qualification: B.
E. / B.
Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Job PurposeTo lead and manage the overall Operations & Maintenance (O&M;) of a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant, ensuring efficient plant operations, maximum availability, optimum power generation, effective waste processing, equipment reliability, cost optimization and compliance with statutory and environmental regulations. Key Roles & Responsibilities1. Overall Plant Operations
• Lead and manage day-to-day operations of the Waste-to-Energy plant.
• Ensure smooth and uninterrupted plant operations as per defined capacity and performance parameters.
• Monitor waste processing, segregation, feeding, combustion and power generation activities.
• Ensure achievement of plant availability, operational efficiency and power generation targets.
• Monitor plant performance through operational KPIs and implement improvement measures. 2. Maintenance Management
• Oversee preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance of plant machinery and equipment.
• Ensure maximum equipment availability and minimize plant downtime.
• Manage maintenance of boilers, turbines, generators, conveyors, cranes, shredders, material handling systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Develop annual maintenance plans, shutdown schedules and maintenance budgets.
• Ensure timely availability of critical spares and effective vendor management. 3. Waste Processing & Power Generation




• Ensure effective handling and processing of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).
• Monitor waste quality, calorific value, moisture content and feed consistency.
• Ensure efficient combustion and steam generation.
• Monitor boiler performance, turbine efficiency and electricity generation.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant efficiency and optimize fuel and energy consumption. 4. Team & Manpower Management
• Lead and manage operations, maintenance, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation teams.
• Define responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Ensure adequate manpower deployment and technical training.
• Build a culture of operational excellence, safety and accountability. 5. Safety & Environmental Compliance
• Ensure compliance with CPCB, SPCB, environmental and pollution control regulations.
• Monitor emissions, ash handling, wastewater treatment and other environmental parameters.
• Ensure implementation of HSE policies and safe working practices.
• Coordinate statutory inspections, audits and regulatory requirements. 6. Budget & Cost Management
• Prepare and manage annual O&M; budgets.
• Control operational and maintenance costs.
• Monitor consumables, spare parts, manpower and energy costs.




• Optimize plant operating expenses without compromising safety and performance. 7. Stakeholder & Management Coordination
• Coordinate with municipal corporations, government authorities, technology providers and contractors.
• Review plant performance and submit periodic MIS reports to senior management.
• Handle operational challenges and ensure timely resolution of plant-related issues. Desired Candidate Profile
• 15–20 years of relevant experience in Operations & Maintenance of Waste-to-Energy plants, MSW processing facilities or power plants.
• Robust hands-on experience in WTE plant operations and maintenance.
• Experience in boiler, turbine, generator, combustion systems and material handling equipment.
• Knowledge of preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance.
• Experience in managing plant capacity, power generation, plant availability and operational KPIs.
• Strong knowledge of environmental, safety and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in leading large technical and operational teams.
• Candidates with direct experience in MSW-based WTE plant O&M; will be strongly preferred. Key Skills
• Waste-to-Energy Plant Operations
• Municipal Solid Waste Management
• Plant Operations & Maintenance
• Boiler & Turbine Operations
• Power Generation
• Mechanical & Electrical Maintenance
• Preventive & Predictive Maintenance
• Plant Performance Optimization
• HSE & Environmental Compliance
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Team & Stakeholder Management

📌 Project Head – Waste-to-Energy (India)
🏢 Antony Waste
📍 India