Job Description
The Technical Operations Manager will be responsible for managing technical operations, leading a technical team, and ensuring the successful delivery of Biogas Installation. The ideal candidate must have extensive technical expertise, strong leadership skills, and a track record of managing complex technical projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating annual activity plans, budgets, strategies and KPIs for the technical operations.
- Managing procurement, logistics and inventory of products, tools and assets.
- Monitoring, evaluating, improving and training the technical team on data collection.
- Managing training schedules for the team and ensuring timely training.
- Lead and manage a team of technical staff.
- Set clear team goals, delegate tasks, and set deadlines.
- Ensure that technical solutions meet business requirements and are delivered on time and within budget.
- Collaborate with other departments and senior management to ensure seamless integration of technical solutions.
- Ensure all technical activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Implement and maintain security best practices to protect company data and systems.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of technical processes, projects, and systems.
- Prepare and deliver regular reports on team performance, project status, and technical issues.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. A Civil/Mechanical Engineering degree is preferred.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
Role overview
FUNCTION
Engineering (Non-Software)
INDUSTRY
Agriculture, Fishing & Forestry
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
5-5 years
LOCATION
Lilongwe
About EcoGen
EcoGen believes that the transition to renewable energy, reduction of global greenhouse gas emissions, and adoption of regenerative farming are critical to ensure a thriving world for today and for generations to come.
We advocate for a world in which waste is a resource, and farmers are empowered and productive. Smallholder farmers produce over 80% of our food: our technology and services help them be more sustainable, productive and healthy.
EcoGen is the exclusive distributor of Sistema.bio in Malawi, a leading global social enterprise operating in Latin America, India and Africa. We provide farmers with a patented, 10-year warranty, waste-to-energy technology that is easy to install and maintain, includes after-sales service, and a long-term relationship with each farmer.
We train, sell and install our patented bio digestion systems so that small and medium farmers turn their waste into economic, health, and environmental benefits.
Our products are unique for their simplicity of use, durability and quality.
Today, thousands of farms are equipped with our systems in 30 countries with clean energy and fertilizers, and the market is growing rapidly. In Malawi, more than 200 biodigesters have already been installed in 3 years. By the end of 2025, our goal is to install 10,000 biogas systems, providing access to clean, renewable, and cost-effective energy, and positively impacting the lives of over 150,000 farmers in Malawi. At the global level, together with Sistema.bio, the goal is to reduce 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions and transform food systems.
EcoGen, a renowned and highly acclaimed company, stands at the forefront as a provider of exceptional biogas systems in Malawi. With a remarkable track record of success, EcoGen has garnered over 9 prestigious awards and accolades. These include the esteemed Climate Change Adaptation Winner 2021 by SEED, the Climate Innovation Award by the Environmental Affairs Department of the Malawi Government, and the AfricaVScoronavirus Challenge winner, among others. Our groundbreaking work has also been recognized and featured by reputable media outlets such as BBC Africa, Forbes, and numerous local media stations.