Senior Executive/Asst Manager – O & M (Waste management)

Job Purpose: -

To manage day-to-day operations and maintenance of equipment and manpower at the Solid Waste Management facility, focusing on material recovery, trommel & shredder operations, biomining, and composting processes, ensuring maximum efficiency, safety, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Plant Operations

• Supervise and monitor daily operations at MRF, Biomining, and Composting sites.
• Ensure smooth functioning of Trommels, Shredders, Conveyors, and Windrow Turners.
• Oversee waste sorting, recovery, and material flow to maximize recyclables recovery.
• Ensure compost production is as per quality standards (odor-free, sieved, moisture-controlled).
• Monitor processing volumes and performance of each machine.
• Coordinate daily shift-wise deployment of manpower (operators, helpers, loaders, etc.).

2. Maintenance (Mechanical & Electrical)

• Implement preventive and corrective maintenance schedules for plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot breakdowns of trommel screens, shredders, gearboxes, motors, and belts.
• Coordinate with internal/external technicians and vendors for timely repairs.
• Maintain updated records of maintenance, spares usage, and service history.
• Ensure inventory of critical spares and consumables.

3. Safety, Compliance & Environment

• Enforce site safety norms and usage of PPE by all staff.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety training.
• Ensure firefighting systems, DG sets, and electrical panels are maintained in safe condition.
• Comply with environmental norms related to waste handling, leachate control, odor, etc.
• Support inspections and documentation for audits (BMC, PCB, client).

4. Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records for:
• Input waste received
• Output recovered (RDF, recyclables, compost)
• Machine run hours and downtime
• Manpower deployment
• Prepare reports on production efficiency, maintenance logs, and incident records.

5. Coordination & Team Management

• Coordinate with project engineers, field supervisors, drivers, and housekeeping teams.
• Support HR/Admin in resolving manpower, attendance, and welfare issues.
• Liaise with local authorities or third-party contractors if needed.
• Support training of new operators and helpers.

Key Requirements

• Education

  : Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental, or related field

• Experience

  :
• 6-8 years in waste management projects, particularly:
• Material Recovery Facility (MRF)
• Biomining projects
• Trommel and shredder operations
• Windrow composting/organic waste processing

• Skills

  :
• Strong troubleshooting and operations knowledge of waste processing equipment
• Good understanding of waste segregation techniques and recycling/recovery process
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, spare management
• Basic MS Excel and reporting skills

• Behavioral

  :
• Leadership and team handling
• Attention to safety and process discipline
• Ability to work in outdoor field environment

Working Conditions

• Site-based job (outdoor & semi-mechanized setup)
• Should be available on call during emergency/breakdown situations