Our client, a company providing Operation and maintenance supervision for the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant in the Republic of Guinea is looking for a Site Manager. The role plans, organizes, directs, and coordinates the activities of the Power and Water Treatment Plant including directing all facets of the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plants, Power generation plants, transmission mains, and ancillary facilities and coordinates activities and water and power production with the customer. The Director is also responsible for the budgeting, design, engineering, tender preparation and approval, and contract management of all major Power generation, water and sewage system works.

Responsibilities

Provide vision, leadership and guidance for the effective and reliable operation and maintenance of power plants, water and wastewater systems including treatment plants, distribution, collection and storage systems.Accountable for the safety and security of employees and facilities and to ensure that employees work safely and in compliance with relevant statutes and regulations and within the safe work procedures and directives that he co-established with the HSE ManagerProvide leadership, direction and support to technical staff consistent with company's proactive maintenance approach, policies and procedures, including strategic planning, recruiting, development, and performance evaluation.Ensure appropriate development, evaluation and licensing of operations staff.Develop and monitor annual operating and capital budgets, and control expenditure while ensuring cost effectiveness and reliable operations.Championing the continuous improvement of operations to meet the Company's strategic priorities for high standards of environmental performance, cost effectiveness and fostering excellence in customer serviceInvestigates operating abnormalities and incidents to improve equipment availability and performance and to minimize maintenance requirementsSupervise the periodic reports to the Project owner and make presentations as required.Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in applied sciences, environmental or civil engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent.7-10 years directly related experience in the Water treatment and / or Power generation industry, including 3 - 4 years of progressive management experience.Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, machines, equipment, materials and operating procedures of Water treatment and power generating plant.Extensive knowledge of the occupational hazards connected Water treatment and power generation plant operation and of necessary safety precautions.Considerable knowledge of the mechanics and designs of plant equipment and ability to read and interpret blueprints, plans, specifications relating to such equipment.Considerable knowledge of mining budgeting and operation and safety procedures.Thorough, demonstrated understanding of plant operations, with strong knowledge of generating equipment, and water treatment processes.Ability to analyze and improve business operations processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors' processes and achievements.Working knowledge of operations and engineering functions and their interrelation to maintenance.Demonstrated skill in planning, coordinating and directing varied programs and tasks directly affecting the overall plant operation.Ability to plan, coordinate and direct varied programs and tasks directly involved with the maintenance component of the plant.Understanding of accounting systems.Experience with accounting practices as it relates to analyzing cost impacts to budget.Ability to analyze and improve maintenance business processes, utilizing information about market dynamics and competitors' processes and achievements.Strong oral and written communication skills.Understanding of Risk-Based Asset Management strategies.Solid knowledge of plant engineering and plant maintenance functions and how they relate to operations and income.Proficient in the use of MS applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a Windows environment.Extensive experience with computer-based maintenance management programs and Internet.