Project Manager

Role Objective:

To manage, operate, and optimize machine-based solid waste segregation systems to achieve high material recovery, consistent throughput, minimal rejects, and full compliance with statutory and environmental requirements.

Key Responsibilities:Machine-Based Segregation Operations:

• Oversee end-to-end mechanical and automated segregation processes at MRFs and processing plants.
• Manage segregation lines involving:
• Bag openers
• Trommel screens
• Vibratory screens
• Air density separators
• Magnetic separators
• Eddy current separators
• Optical sorters (where applicable)
• Ensure efficient separation of wet waste, recyclables, combustibles, and inert fractions.

Process Optimization:

• Monitor and optimize plant throughput, recovery efficiency, and reject percentage.
• Control critical operational parameters such as feed rate, belt speed, screen size, air flow, and magnet efficiency.
• Analyze machine performance data and implement process improvements to enhance recovery rates.

Plant & Equipment Management:

• Ensure proper operation, calibration, and preventive maintenance of segregation machinery.
• Coordinate with OEMs and maintenance teams for troubleshooting, upgrades, and breakdown rectification.
• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure minimum downtime of critical equipment.

Quality Control:

• Ensure output quality of segregated streams meets downstream processing and end-user requirements (recyclers, RDF consumers).
• Monitor contamination levels in recyclables and RDF fractions.
• Implement quality checks and corrective actions at machine and conveyor levels.

Compliance & Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 and CPCB/SPCB guidelines.
• Maintain operational logs, machine performance records, and compliance reports.
• Support statutory inspections and third-party audits related to plant operations.

Team & Shift Management:

• Lead plant engineers, technicians, machine operators, and line supervisors.
• Plan shift operations and manpower deployment aligned with plant capacity.
• Conduct technical training on machine operation, safety interlocks, and SOPs.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):

• Enforce safety protocols for mechanical segregation systems.
• Ensure guarding, interlocks, emergency stops, and PPE compliance.
• Monitor dust suppression, noise control, odor management, and leachate handling systems.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

• Track daily and monthly KPIs such as:
• Input vs output quantities
• Recovery percentage
• Machine availability and downtime
• Reject and landfill diversion rates
• Prepare detailed MIS and performance review reports for management and clients.

Key Technical Skills:

• Mechanical and automated waste segregation technologies
• MRF process flow and plant design
• Equipment calibration and performance optimization
• Preventive maintenance planning
• Data-driven operational analysis

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Environmental / Electrical / Civil Engineering.
• OEM or specialized training in MRF machinery preferred.

Experience:

• 6–12 years of experience in machine-based waste segregation or processing plants.
• Proven experience managing automated or semi-automated MRFs.

Work Environment:

• Fully plant-based role with continuous monitoring of segregation lines.
• Requires coordination with OEMs, vendors, and municipal stakeholders.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person