Plant Operations Manager

AD Energy Recruitment is supporting a leading biogas developer in Italy as they look to hire a key figure within their Production & Operations function. This role sits at the heart of plant performance, ensuring safe, reliable, and optimised operations across multiple biogas assets.

The position focuses on end-to-end Plant Management, with strong emphasis on Operations & Maintenance execution, contract oversight, and ongoing performance reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring deadlines, compliance, and contractual obligations are met
• Supervise the technical plant team, acting as the main point of contact between local operators, HQ, and external service providers
• Manage forecasting, planning, coordination, and reporting of scheduled, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Monitor plant performance remotely, ensuring the correct and safe operation of biogas production assets
• Ensure all necessary resources, materials, and equipment are available and properly controlled
• Coordinate emergency response and operational teams for plant fault management
• Support in drafting and managing O&M contracts, including updates and compliance
• Produce periodic KPI and performance reports for continuous optimisation
• Collaborate with the construction team during new plant build and commissioning phases

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (any relevant discipline) from an accredited institution
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar operational or industrial roles
• Minimum 3 years’ experience drafting and managing O&M contracts
• Experience in the biogas/biomethane sector is a strong advantage

Competencies

• Strong ability to manage budgets, resources, and operational workflows efficiently
• Proactive, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality work
• Strong organisational skills, accuracy, and adaptability
• Team player with a collaborative mindset and focus on shared objectives
• Excellent English (written and spoken); additional languages are considered a plus

Location & Details

• Based: Milan
• Travel: Occasional short trips required
• Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday