Operations Manager- Waste Management job at White Nile Consults

Vacancy Title: Operations Manager – Waste Management

Type: Full Time
Industry: Consulting
Category: Management
Jobs at: White Nile Consults

Deadline: Friday, June 14, 2024
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Job Details:

The incumbent will oversee the day-to-day operations of White Nile Consults Limited (WNC) field activities and assist the Project Manager in supervising operations, ensuring WNC delivers on its expected tasks.

About White Nile Consults: White Nile Consults Limited specializes in technology research and equipment development in oilfield environmental protection, providing comprehensive environmental protection services. The company focuses on customer value, legal compliance, sustainable development, and offers systematic waste management solutions to promote energy conservation and emission reduction in East Africa’s oil sector.

For more information, visit our website: White Nile Consults

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work under the general supervision and guidance of the Project Manager and upper management, ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and local and national regulations.
• Supervise the fieldwork of all WNC facility operational staff.
• Coordinate and maintain close working relationships with the Facility Maintenance Manager and other department managers and staff.
• Support the Project Manager and Waste Management Specialist in planning, organizing, scheduling, and supervising operational staff and operations.
• Monitor operational activities, reporting requirements, and compliance.
• Coordinate all operational internal and external reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly basis.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports on all operational personnel and activities.
• Manage subordinate staff in their day-to-day job performance, ensuring milestones and goals are met within budget.
• Review daily accomplishments and modify work priorities as necessary.
• Implement performance standards and conduct performance evaluations for operations staff.
• Assist in the design, permitting, and construction of new waste treatment equipment and systems.
• Assist in developing work-site plans for significant operations, maintenance, and cleanup activities.
• Develop and coordinate requests for process improvement according to internal policies and guidelines.
• Manage operations equipment and consumable materials, preparing for availability to meet operational responsibilities.
• Develop and coordinate ongoing training for all operational system work tasks.
• Coordinate permits’ requests, review, and renew with upper management.

Relevant Education:

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Waste Management, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biochemical Science, Chemical and Physical Sciences, Earth Sciences, or a related degree.

Essential Experience and Knowledge:

• At least 7 years of experience in waste management, with at least 5 years in an operations manager or related leadership position.
• Experience in waste treatment facilities.
• Experience in wastewater treatment.
• Experience in oil and gas waste management.

Essential Skills:

• Ability to work in a matrix organization under several direct managers.
• Availability to reside in the Hoima region and travel frequently to project camps.
• Driving License.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Stakeholder management skills.
• An eye for safety.
• Ability to adhere to budgets and meet financial targets.
• Teamworking and leadership skills.
• Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
• Great attention to detail and troubleshooting skills.

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Application Procedure: If you are interested in joining us, submit your application letter and CV (5 pages max) to kusain@thesimbagroup.com by 5:00 pm on June 14, 2024.