Assistant Operations Manager (Landfill)

About Applus+:

Applus+ is a global leader in inspection, testing, and certification services, delivering innovative solutions across key industries including energy, construction, environment, and infrastructure. Operating in more than 70 countries, we are committed to helping clients achieve operational excellence while maintaining the highest safety and environmental standards. At Applus+, we foster a culture of integrity, technical leadership, and continuous professional development.

Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Role Summary:

The Assistant Operations Manager (Landfill) will play a key role in supporting and supervising landfill operations. This position is essential to ensure compliance with environmental, technical, and operational standards, and to maintain efficiency and safety in all landfill activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Operations Manager in supervising and overseeing landfill projects to ensure compliance with approved environmental and engineering standards.
• Monitor waste reception, sorting, and landfilling operations, ensuring adherence to operational systems and sanitary landfill plans.
• Supervise contractor performance and evaluate compliance with contractual terms and technical requirements.
• Conduct and analyze benchmarking studies to compare operational efficiency against international best practices.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for landfill operations, such as filling rates, cell lifespan, liner quality, and daily cover efficiency.
• Supervise routine maintenance activities for landfill equipment and infrastructure.
• Review and assess landfill closure and environmental rehabilitation plans once design capacity is reached.
• Oversee the implementation of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements across all landfill activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in landfill management, waste recycling, or environmental projects.
• Professional registration with the Saudi Council of Engineers ( SCE )