About this role
Position Title:
Solid Waste and Sewage Manager
Reports to:
PGM
Function:
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2. JOB PURPOSE:
To manage and oversee the operations and maintenance of solid waste management and sewage treatment systems within the facility/plant. The role ensures safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant handling, treatment, and disposal of solid waste and wastewater in line with regulatory requirements and company standards.
3. JOB DIMENSIONS:
Number of Staff Supervised:
Direct Reports:
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Total:
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4. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Description
1. Operations Management
- Oversee daily operations of solid waste collection, segregation, storage, transportation, and disposal.
- Manage sewage treatment plant (STP) operations including biological, chemical, and mechanical processes.
- Ensure uninterrupted operation of pumps, aeration systems, clarifiers, sludge handling, and treatment units.
- Monitor plant performance parameters (BOD, COD, TSS, pH, etc.) and ensure compliance with discharge standards.
- Optimize waste handling and sewage treatment processes to improve efficiency and reduce operational cost.
2. Maintenance Oversight
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance plans for waste and sewage systems.
- Ensure reliability of mechanical, electrical, and control components.
- Coordinate shutdowns, emergency repairs, and system upgrades.
- Manage spare parts and inventory control.
3. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local environmental regulations and discharge permits.
- Maintain environmental documentation, reporting, and audit records.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities during inspections.
- Implement environmental sustainability initiatives (recycling, waste reduction, sludge reuse).
4. Health, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure safe handling of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Enforce HSE procedures and safe work practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and emergency response planning.
- Promote a strong safety culture within the team.
5. Team & Contractor Management
- Lead O&M staff including supervisors, operators, and technicians.
- Manage waste disposal contractors and third-party service providers.
- Conduct training programs and competency development for the team.
- Prepare manpower planning and shift schedules.
6. Reporting & Budget Control
- Prepare operational reports, KPIs, and performance analysis.
- Manage O&M budgets, cost control, and optimization initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvement.
5. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience in waste management and sewage treatment operations.
- Minimum 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Experience in utilities, industrial plants, municipalities, or large facilities.
- Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes (activated sludge, MBR, SBR, etc.).
- Familiarity with environmental compliance standards.
Key Skills:
- Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Operations
- Solid Waste Management Systems
- Sludge Handling & Disposal
- Environmental Monitoring & Reporting
- Pumping Systems & Mechanical Equipment
- Process Optimization
- Budget & Contract Management
- HSE Compliance
6. COMPETENCIES:
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Core Competencies
- Operational Excellence
- Environmental & Regulatory Awareness
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Risk Management
- Quality & Compliance Focus
- Results Orientation
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
Leadership competencies
- Team Leadership & Development
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Strategic Thinking (Plant Performance & Reliability)
- Crisis & Emergency Management
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