Plant Manager (Fstp, Resource Recovery And Business Development
Sanitation Malindi
Application Deadline
Aug 31, 2026 (1 week from now)
Job Specification
PLANT MANAGER (FSTP,
RESOURCE RECOVERY AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT)
Malindi Water and Sanitation Company is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fecal Sludge Treatment Plant (FSTP) &
Resource Recovery Plant Manager. This role provides operational leadership
for sludge-treatment and value-addition operations and drives
business development for compost, briquettes, biochar, and
other reuse products. The position reports directly to the Director of Sanitation.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
a) Bachelor’s degree in Environmental / Water/ Chemical / Mechanical Engineering,
Environmental Science, or related field.
b) Minimum 5 years, experience in wastewater, fecal sludge treatment, resource
recovery, or industrial plant operations.
c) Proven experience in supervision and team leadership.
d) Experience in sales, product marketing, or business development is an added
advantage.
e) Strong report-writing, planning, and analytical skills.
f) Computer literacy.
Key Competencies
a) Leadership and team coordination
b) Strong technical and process-control skills
c) Business development and customer-relations ability
d) Good communication and negotiation skills
e) High integrity and accountability
f) Safety-first mindset
Key Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
a) Manage daily operations of the FSTP and resource-recovery facilities.
b) Ensure full compliance with EMCA, NEMA, WASREB, and County sanitation regulations.
c) Oversee process monitoring, quality assurance, laboratory coordination, and safety compliance.
d) Prepare operational reports and support planning and budgeting in coordination with the Director of Sanitation.
e) Supervise and train plant operators and production staff.
f) Enforce OSHA 2007 safety standards and biosafety practices.
g) Lead business development for compost, briquettes, and other resource-recovery products.
h) Identify markets, manage customers, coordinate sales, and support product branding and promotion.
i) Maintain preventive maintenance schedules and manage asset registers.