Operations Director, SEA

Type of contract

Who We Are

Faced with growing environmental challenges, for more than 160 years, SUEZ has been acting to deliver essential services that protect and improve the quality of life. SUEZ enables its customers to provide access to water and waste services, with resilient and innovative solutions. With its 40 000 employees present in 40 countries, the Group also enables its customers to create value over the entire lifecycle of their assets and services, and to drive their ecological transition, together with their end-users.

You will join SUEZ Europe & Central Asia, a Business Unit (BU) looking to achieve significant growth in its Water and Waste activities in the countries selected in the Group's strategic roadmap for the medium-term plan. The ambition is strong, but the BU wants to develop its activities notably in the following countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Denmark, Serbia, Uzbekistan, and potentially Spain. However, we also need to keep a close eye on the market, so that we can potentially develop in other countries in the region.

Who Are We Looking For

• Lead the setup of the first industrial park project starting January 2025, with subsequent projects planned in Indonesia.
• Recruit and oversee a dedicated team to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure efficient operations and maintenance of all industrial parks in Southeast Asia.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders, clients, and local authorities to facilitate project success.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to explore and evaluate new park development opportunities.
• Introduce Suez best practices to enhance operational performance and increase financial outcomes across all parks.
  
  

Which skills and experiences you will need to succeed in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years in WTP and WWTP operations, including a minimum of 8 years managing multiple industrial plants.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing Suez’s Operations & Maintenance (O&M) system in a new industrial park is highly advantageous.
• Prior working experience in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam and Indonesia; expatriate experience is essential if not directly experienced in the region.
• Strong understanding of Southeast Asian markets and business practices.
• Highly attentive and self-driven, with the ability to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Proven capability in preparing and delivering effective presentation materials.
• Advanced skills in MS Office, particularly in data analysis.
• Fluent in English, with the ability to lead high-level meetings with stakeholders and clients autonomously.
  
  

BU: Water Division - Water Asia

CATEGORY: Management