Plant Manager (Energy Facility Operations)
Location: southwest of Worcester, MA 
Salary: $160,000 - $190,000 + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, 401k w/match, PTO, Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time 
Typical Hours: M–F, day shift hours; extended hours as needed
Travel: minimal, ~5% for conferences/development opportunities
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available

Plant Manager (Energy Facility Operations) Title Description

Our client in natural resource processing is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee operations at their facility, southwest of Worcester, MA. You will manage a team of 12 while ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence in a 24/7 facility. The role includes full oversight of daily operations, contract administration, regulatory compliance, budget management, and employee development. Candidates must bring proven leadership experience and a strong background in process engineering in industrial plant operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic leader to shape a flagship operation using cutting-edge technology.

Plant Manager (Energy Facility Operations) Responsibilities

•    Supervise and develop a 12-person team including O&M and admin staff
•    Manage safety, compliance, and environmental programs across all operations
•    Oversee plant training programs and maintain employee certifications
•    Direct contract administration, budgeting, procurement, and reporting
•    Coordinate emergency response and regulatory engagement activities
•    Lead maintenance planning, outages, and equipment oversight
•    Maintain plant morale and foster a culture of performance and safety
•    Support current and future project execution and process improvements
•    Serve as the main point of contact for owner, community, and regulators
•    Maintain high visibility and involvement in plant operations and staffing

Plant Manager (Energy Facility Operations) Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s degree in engineering or operations management required
•    5+ years of process engineering, plant maintenance and troubleshooting experience required
•    5+ years of leadership experience in plant operations required
•    5+ years of liquefaction, air separation, or gas processing experience required
•    Change management and process improvement experience required
•    Environmental compliance and contract administration experience required