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 ResponsibilitiesOversee and coordinate all Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities, ensuring deadlines, compliance, and contractual obligations are metSupervise the technical plant team, acting as the main point of contact between local operators, HQ, and external service providersManage forecasting, planning, coordination, and reporting of scheduled, predictive, and corrective maintenanceMonitor plant performance remotely, ensuring the correct and safe operation of biogas production assetsEnsure all necessary resources, materials, and equipment are available and properly controlledCoordinate emergency response and operational teams for plant fault managementSupport in drafting and managing O&M contracts, including updates and complianceProduce periodic KPI and performance reports for continuous optimisationCollaborate with the construction team during new plant build and commissioning phasesRequirementsDegree in Engineering (any relevant discipline) from an accredited institutionMinimum 3 years’ experience in similar operational or industrial rolesMinimum 3 years’ experience drafting and managing O&M contractsExperience in the biogas/biomethane sector is a strong advantageCompetenciesStrong ability to manage budgets, resources, and operational workflows efficientlyProactive, motivated, and committed to delivering high-quality workStrong organisational skills, accuracy, and adaptabilityTeam player with a collaborative mindset and focus on shared objectivesExcellent English (written and spoken); additional languages are considered a plusLocation & DetailsBased: MilanTravel: Occasional short trips requiredHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday