Plant Manager Evander

This is a hands-on operational leadership role requiring strong technical knowledge of UF, NF and RO membrane systems within a mining environment. The successful candidate will be required to reside close to site and may need to relocate to ensure effective day-to-day plant oversight.
Key Responsibilities

• Full operational management of the water treatment plant
• Ensure optimal performance of Ultrafiltration (UF), Nanofiltration (NF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) membrane systems
• Manage the treatment of acidic mine water to potable standards
• Oversee plant operations running in a continuous/24-hour environment
• Lead and manage operations and maintenance teams
• Monitor plant KPIs, production output, water quality and compliance standards
• Implement preventative and corrective maintenance strategies
• Control plant budgets, operating costs, stock and chemical procurement
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and environmental regulations
• Client and stakeholder reporting
• Contract and supplier management

Minimum Requirements

• Engineering Degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil) or relevant qualification in Water / Environmental Engineering
• Minimum 710 years experience in water treatment operations
• At least 35 years in a plant or operations management role
• Proven experience with:
• • UF, NF and RO membrane systems
  • Acid mine drainage (AMD) treatment
  • Potable water production
  • 24/7 plant operations
  • Budget and cost control
• Strong understanding of water quality standards and regulatory compliance
• Valid drivers licence
• Willingness to relocate to the Evander area if not currently based nearby

Key Competencies

• Strong operational leadership
• Decisive problem-solving ability
• Technical troubleshooting expertise
• Financial and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary teams
• High level of accountability and ownership

Suitable Candidate Profile
This role is best suited to a technically strong operations leader who is comfortable working in a mining environment, understands membrane-based water treatment systems in depth, and is prepared to be site-based to ensure operational stability.