O&M Reliability Manager
Farnborough - UK
Job Summary
Kanadevia Inova is seeking an experienced O&M Reliability Manager to support our global Operations & Maintenance (O&M) portfolio across Energy-from-Waste Biomass Renewable Gas and process plant facilities.
Role Overview
This is a highly visible role focused on operational reliability asset integrity maintenance assurance and continuous improvement across Kanadevia Inovas global O&M portfolio.
Based in the UK on a remote or hybrid basis with international travel required the O&M Reliability Manager will provide independent operational oversight conducting plant audits inspections and operational reviews to support safe compliant and high-performing operations across international facilities. Working closely with the Group HSE Director the role will drive operational integrity asset reliability risk reduction and proactive safety initiatives while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and clients globally.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct independent audits and inspections across O&M facilities producing detailed reports improvement plans and actionable recommendations to enhance operational reliability maintenance performance and asset integrity.
- Ensure all operational and maintenance activities comply with legal corporate client HSEQ and industry best practice requirements while promoting a strong culture of safety operational discipline and continuous improvement.
- Review plant operational performance maintenance standards equipment condition incidents and reliability trends to identify risks optimise asset performance and support preventative and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Develop and implement operational assurance and reliability programmes across EfW Biomass Renewable Gas Biogas/AD and industrial process plants ensuring consistent standards and effective follow-up of corrective actions.
- Support major incident investigations behavioural safety initiatives and cross-site learning activities while delivering regular operational and reliability reporting to senior leadership and Group HSE functions.
This posting reflects the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs and the successful candidates experience and capabilities.
Qualifications :
Qualifications & Experience
- Degree qualified in Mechanical Electrical Process Environmental Engineering or Business Management
- Minimum 5 years experience within O&M power generation Energy-from-Waste Biomass Biogas/AD or process industries and WtE maintenance.
- Strong understanding of boiler systems steam cycles rotating equipment utilities and process operations
- Experience working across multi-site and international industrial environments
- Proven background in operations maintenance reliability asset integrity or operational assurance roles
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical fault-finding and continuous improvement capabilities
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across all organisational levels
- Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with global teams
- Good working knowledge of CMMS DCS/SCADA systems MS Office and reporting tools
- Flexible and professional approach with willingness to travel internationally as required
Additional Information :
Why Join Kanadevia Inova
- Join a global leader in sustainable energy and Waste-to-X infrastructure
- Work across a diverse international portfolio of industrial energy assets
- Play a key role in strengthening operational excellence and plant reliability globally
- Collaborate with experienced technical operational and HSE leadership teams
- Support projects and facilities contributing to the energy transition and circular economy
For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X ... View more