WORKS MANAGER
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WORKS MANAGER
Renewable Energy Sector | Eswatini
Advertised by The Team Recruitment Company on behalf of a client in the Renewable Energy sector.
Our client, a company developing a large-scale biomass-to-energy production facility in Eswatini, seeks to appoint a highly experienced Works Manager to lead the construction, commissioning, and operational start-up of the plant.
The role requires a candidate with extensive international-standard EPC project experience, combined with operational biomass processing expertise, and the ability to manage the transition from construction through stable commercial operations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Process, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in engineering design, technology evaluation, or industrial processing operations.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience managing large-scale engineering or industrial projects.
- At least 5–10 years’ direct experience in biomass processing, pellet production, or biomass-to-energy operations.
- Minimum of 10 years’ demonstrated experience in EPC project management, including contractor oversight and commissioning.
- Minimum 3 years’ working knowledge of FIDIC Silver Book or similar EPC contract frameworks.
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and formal document management systems.
- Experience managing health, safety, environmental, and ESG compliance requirements in industrial operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The role commences upon hire, targeted for July 2026, and continues through the following phases:
CONSTRUCTION PHASE
- Final EPC design review and approval.
- Full construction and installation.
- Mechanical and process commissioning.
- Performance testing and acceptance.
- Ramp-up to full nameplate capacity.
- Demonstrate stable operations for a minimum of six (6) consecutive months at or above agreed performance criteria.
- Complete O&M handover and knowledge transfer to the permanent operating team.
OPERATIONS PHASE
- Manage the O&M contractor after construction and testing to produce wood pellets at required volume and specifications.
- Recruit, onboard, and develop the permanent operational workforce.
- Achieve stable and compliant plant operations in line with technical specifications provided in the EPC contract.
- Ensure production output meets specifications in the product Offtake contract.
- Manage workplace safety, health, and environmental compliance.
- Maintain stable and harmonious relationships with surrounding communities affected by plant operations.
- Meet the ESG requirements of Emerald’s investor group, particularly IFC-specified metrics.
REMUNERATION
The successful candidate will receive an industry-competitive compensation package.
APPLICATIONS
Interested candidates should submit:
- Detailed CV
- Certified copies of qualifications
Send applications to:
The Team Recruitment Company
Email: recruitment@theteam.co.sz
CLOSING DATE
24 July 2026
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@theteam.co.sz.
