We are delighted to be retained by a leading waste-to-energy company that are looking for a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to join their executive team. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in refinery startup operations and turnarounds.

This role requires a consummate team player who is passionate about making a significant impact on the environment by eliminating plastic waste.

The key focus of the role is to provide strategic leadership to develop and execute strategic plans to optimize refinery operations and turnaround projects, and lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

Additionally you will be the figurehead that will drive Operational Excellence, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Sustainability Initiatives, and Stakeholder Engagement.

Your qualifications

• A minimum of ten years experience in a leadership role within a refining environment in petrochemical, petroleum, or chemical processing
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• A demonstrated ability to work well with teams as a servant leader
• Extensive experience in leadership roles within refinery startup operations and turnarounds.
• Proven track record of operational excellence and project management.