Operations Executive

Job Title: Operations Executive – Waste Processing Plant (Windrow Composting)

Company: Konark Group

Department: Project Development \& Operations

Project Location: Thane, MaharashtraClient / Authority: Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC)Employment Type: Full\-TimeExperience: 2–5 YearsQualification: Graduate / Diploma / B.E. in Civil, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Job Overview

Konark Group is looking for a proactive, organised and result\-oriented Operations Executive for its Waste Processing Plant Development Project in Thane, Maharashtra.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating the construction, development and establishment of a municipal solid waste processing facility based on Windrow Composting Technology, along with obtaining necessary government permissions, statutory licences, approvals and clearances from Thane Municipal Corporation and other concerned authorities.

The role involves close coordination with civil contractors, engineering consultants, government departments, regulatory authorities and internal project teams to ensure timely completion of construction activities, statutory documentation and commissioning requirements.

The ideal candidate should have experience in infrastructure project coordination, waste management projects, government liaison work and statutory approval processes.

Key Responsibilities

1\. Waste Processing Plant Construction Coordination

• Coordinate day\-to\-day construction and development activities of the windrow composting plant.
• Monitor civil construction activities, site development, internal roads, drainage, platforms, composting pads and other infrastructure.
• Coordinate with civil contractors, architects, structural consultants and engineering teams.
• Monitor construction progress against approved drawings, BOQ, specifications and project timelines.
• Follow up on material procurement, contractor deployment and site requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections and report progress and deficiencies to the Project Head.
• Maintain daily site progress reports and photographic records.
• Coordinate rectification of construction\-related observations and quality issues.

2\. Windrow Composting Technology Coordination

• Coordinate with technical consultants and plant technology providers for implementation of windrow composting technology.
• Understand the basic process of waste reception, segregation, pre\-processing, shredding, windrow formation, aeration, moisture management, compost maturation and screening.
• Coordinate development of designated composting areas and processing infrastructure.
• Monitor installation and readiness of machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate commissioning requirements and operational readiness.
• Assist in preparation of plant layouts, process flow documentation and equipment installation schedules.
• Coordinate trial runs and performance testing with technical teams.

3\. Thane Municipal Corporation Coordination

• Coordinate with Thane Municipal Corporation departments for project\-related permissions, approvals and documentation.
• Follow up with concerned engineering, SWM, Health and other relevant municipal departments.
• Coordinate meetings, inspections and site visits with municipal officials.
• Submit applications, representations, drawings, progress reports and other required documents.
• Track pending approvals, observations, queries and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with the municipal authority for site handover, construction approvals and project\-related clearances.
• Maintain a systematic record of all correspondence and acknowledgements.

4\. Licensing, Permissions \& Statutory Approvals

• Identify and coordinate the applicable licences, permissions and statutory approvals required for plant establishment and operation.
• Coordinate applications and documentation with the Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB), wherever applicable.
• Assist in obtaining applicable Consent to Establish (CTE) and Consent to Operate (CTO).
• Coordinate applicable authorisations and environmental compliance requirements under the Solid Waste Management Rules.
• Follow up on land\-use permissions, building/development approvals, fire safety requirements and other applicable local permissions.
• Coordinate with relevant government departments and consultants for environmental and statutory documentation.
• Maintain an approval tracker with submission dates, pending observations, renewal dates and approval status.
• Ensure that no construction or operational activity proceeds without the required approvals and management authorisations.

5\. Documentation \& Project Records

• Maintain project\-wise documentation for construction, approvals and licensing.
• Prepare and maintain a centralised register of government applications and permissions.
• Maintain copies of approved drawings, BOQs, work orders, agreements and technical specifications.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Maintain records of site inspections, contractor activities and meeting minutes.
• Track pending documentation and ensure timely submission.
• Coordinate with the legal and compliance departments for review of important applications and undertakings.

6\. Contractor \& Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with civil contractors, machinery suppliers, consultants and service providers.
• Monitor contractor progress and adherence to agreed timelines.
• Follow up on machinery delivery, installation and commissioning schedules.
• Coordinate material requirements and site logistics.
• Verify work completion records and coordinate measurements with the engineering and billing teams.
• Escalate delays, quality issues and contractual deviations to the Project Head.

7\. Project Planning \& MIS Reporting

• Prepare and update construction and approval timelines.
• Maintain an activity\-wise project tracker.
• Identify bottlenecks in permissions, construction and machinery installation.
• Maintain a list of pending approvals and responsible departments.
• Prepare weekly project review reports for senior management.
• Escalate critical delays and risks immediately.
• Coordinate with Finance, Legal, Tendering and Operations departments.

Required Qualifications \& Skills

• Graduate in any discipline; Diploma / B.E. in Civil or Environmental Engineering preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in infrastructure, waste processing, municipal projects or government liaison.
• Basic understanding of windrow composting and solid waste processing.
• Knowledge of government licensing and approval procedures.
• Experience coordinating with Municipal Corporations and regulatory authorities.
• Basic understanding of MPCB procedures and environmental permissions.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint and email correspondence.
• Ability to prepare project trackers, applications and progress reports.
• Good communication skills in Marathi, Hindi and English.
• Strong follow\-up, coordination and documentation abilities.

Preferred Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who have worked on

• Municipal solid waste processing plants.
• Windrow composting facilities.
• Organic waste processing and composting projects.
• SWM infrastructure development.
• MPCB\-related permissions and environmental approvals.
• Municipal Corporation infrastructure projects.
• Plant construction, installation and commissioning.
• Government licensing and statutory compliance.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of assigned construction activities.
• Timely submission and follow\-up of statutory applications.
• Progress against the approved project construction schedule.
• Timely resolution of observations raised by TMC and regulatory authorities.
• Completion of machinery installation and commissioning coordination.
• Accuracy and completeness of statutory and project documentation.
• Timely escalation of approval and construction delays.
• Effective coordination with contractors, consultants and government departments.
• Maintenance of an updated project and licensing tracker.
• Readiness of the facility for inspection, trial runs and commissioning.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and systematic.
• Strong government liaison and follow\-up skills.
• Proactive in resolving project bottlenecks.
• Comfortable with regular site visits and government office visits.
• Good written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple contractors and departments.
• High accountability, integrity and professional discipline.
• Willingness to work at the Thane project site.

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Project Head / Head – Infrastructure Projects.

Coordinates With

• Thane Municipal Corporation.
• Maharashtra Pollution Control Board.
• Civil Contractors.
• Engineering Consultants.
• Windrow Composting Technology Providers.
• Legal \& Compliance Department.
• Tendering \& Finance Departments.

Job Location: Thane, Maharashtra.

Important: This is a project coordination and execution role involving plant construction, government approvals, licensing and statutory documentation. The candidate must take ownership of follow\-ups and ensure that all assigned project activities progress within defined timelines.

Pay: ₹10,000\.00 \- ₹32,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person