Role Objective: To lead and manage Sanitary Landfill (SLF) operations and legacy waste remediation projects across multiple locations, ensuring environmental compliance, safe operations, efficient disposal planning, cost optimization, and long-term sustainable landfill development aligned with regulatory frameworks and operational best practices. Key Responsibilities: 1. Pan-India Landfill Operations Leadership - Oversee design, construction, cell development, operation, closure and post-closure activities of engineered sanitary landfills. - Lead day-to-day landfill and remediation operations including waste reception, compaction, spreading, covering, gas & leachate management, and site rehabilitation. - Ensure proper management of legacy waste bio-mining & processing activities where applicable. 2. Environmental Compliance & Regulatory Adherence - Ensure 100% compliance with SWM Rules 2016, Pollution Control Board conditions, EC clearance stipulations, and leachate/gas emission standards. - Coordinate environmental monitoring for groundwater, surface water, ambient air, noise, odor, and surface runoff. - Prepare documentation for regulatory submissions, inspections, and audits. 3. Engineering & Technical Oversight - Review lithology, geomembrane lining, leachate pipelines, landfill gas management, stormwater drainage, and slope stability. - Ensure quality control in cell construction, liner installation, capping works, and geotechnical evaluations. - Work with consultants and EPC/project teams for new cell development and landfill expansion planning. 4. Resource, Fleet & Vendor Management - Oversee deployment of excavators, dozers, compactors, dumpers, and landfill operational machinery. - Manage vendor contracts for earthwork, covering material supply, leachate treatment, odor control, and remediation. - Ensure preventive maintenance and optimum asset utilization. 5. Safety, Risk & Public Interface Management - Implement strict HSE protocols, PPE usage, fire control systems, and emergency response preparedness. - Mitigate risks such as landfill fires, slope failures, gas emissions, and leachate overflow. - Address community concerns, ensure odor, dust & vector control, and maintain positive local relationships. 6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting - Track KPIs: disposal volume/day, compaction density, cover soil usage, cell life, fleet utilization, leachate levels, etc. - Drive cost savings through improved compaction, optimized haul routes, and material utilization. - Prepare monthly operational & environmental performance reviews for leadership. Candidate Profile Requirements: Criteria Requirement - Experience 15-22 years in Landfill Operations / Hazardous Waste Landfill / Mining / Large Earthwork Operations / Environmental Infrastructure - Technical Expertise Engineered landfill design, cell development, geotechnical control, leachate and landfill gas management - Education B.E / B.Tech in Civil / Environmental / Geotechnical / Mining Engineering (Mandatory) - Preferred Additional Qualification Master's in Environmental Engineering / MBA Operations (Advantage) - Scale Exposure Experience managing multiple sites, large earthmoving teams, and equipment fleets - Skills Strong planning, safety compliance, contractor management, regulatory coordination & workforce leadership - Attributes Field-driven leader, disciplined, proactive problem-solver, strong communicator, comfort with high outdoor/site presence

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Head - Landfill Operations 

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