Plant Superintendent

Drax Group

• $100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or operations management; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven plant or manufacturing management experience, ideally in energy or heavy industries.
  • Strong leadership skills; experience leading diverse teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of production processes and safety regulations.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Budget management experience and financial performance oversight.
  • Commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily plant operations for efficiency and safety.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Track performance metrics and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Manage budgets and optimize resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams for operational continuity.
  • Drive sustainability efforts aligned with Drax's low-carbon mission.

Benefits

  • Leadership role in a reputable company committed to sustainability.
  • Opportunity to influence and contribute to low-carbon energy solutions.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Focus on performance improvement and operational excellence.
Full Job Description
Plant Superintendent

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

Location: Houston, BC

As Plant Superintendent at Drax, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of the plant, leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. This critical leadership role will drive performance improvements and operational excellence, contributing to the business's overall success.

Your Day-to-Day as a Plant Superintendent:
  • Oversee daily plant operations, ensuring optimal efficiency and safety.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Track performance metrics and implement best practices for continuous improvement.
  • Manage budgets and optimize resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
  • Drive sustainability efforts, supporting Drax's low-carbon mission.
  • Prepare and present reports on plant performance to senior management.
  • Maintain a strong focus on sustainability and contribute to DRAX's mission of delivering low-carbon energy solutions.


What you'll bring:

To excel in this vital role, you'll need:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in plant or manufacturing management, preferably in the energy or heavy industrial sector.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in leading diverse teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of production processes, safety regulations, and environmental standards.
  • Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
  • Experience in managing budgets, resources, and financial performance.
  • A commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.


Please note that, whilst not expected, the company may pay at a rate outside the band for this role where appropriate, taking into account the candidate's experience, skills and other relevant factors.

The advertised salary range relates to British Columbia and is provided in accordance with the BC Pay Transparency Act. We recognize, however, that salaries are often driven by market forces in the local area where a candidate is based, and accordingly, the salary range may not apply outside of British Columbia.

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