Plant Manager

Location: Mississauga, Ontario
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Base Salary: $180,000 per year

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the operations of a critical cogeneration facility supporting the power and utility infrastructure of a large aviation facility.

This is a key leadership opportunity within an essential operating environment where safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational continuity are paramount. The Plant Manager will have overall responsibility for plant operations, maintenance, personnel, performance, and compliance.

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure the facility operates safely, efficiently, and reliably while supporting the critical power and utility requirements of the airport.

This role requires a strong technical background in power generation or industrial plant operations, combined with proven leadership experience and the ability to manage complex operational environments.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Operations & Performance

- Provide overall leadership and direction for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the cogeneration facility.
- Oversee daily plant operations, maintenance activities, and operational performance.
- Ensure plant equipment and systems operate in accordance with established operating procedures, performance standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor plant performance, identify operational challenges, and implement strategies to improve efficiency, reliability, and availability.
- Ensure operational readiness and continuity of service within a critical infrastructure environment.
- Develop and implement operational strategies to support long-term plant performance and asset sustainability.

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, develop, and motivate plant operations, maintenance, and technical personnel.
- Establish clear operational objectives, performance expectations, and accountability across the facility.
- Foster a culture of safety, collaboration, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, mentoring,



and professional development opportunities for team members.
- Oversee workforce planning, staffing requirements, and resource allocation.
- Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, vendors, and external partners.

Maintenance & Asset Management

- Oversee preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and availability.
- Ensure maintenance strategies are aligned with plant operating requirements and long-term asset management objectives.
- Monitor equipment performance and implement strategies to minimize unplanned downtime.
- Oversee maintenance planning, scheduling, and execution.
- Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, plant modifications, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
- Ensure appropriate maintenance documentation, equipment records, and operational procedures are maintained.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

- Establish and maintain a strong safety culture across all plant operations.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, environmental standards, and site-specific safety procedures.
- Oversee risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective action plans.
- Ensure emergency response procedures, contingency plans, and operational protocols are established and maintained.
- Identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect personnel, assets, and continuity of service.
- Maintain compliance with applicable requirements governing power generation and industrial facilities.

Financial & Strategic Management

- Develop and manage operating and maintenance budgets.
- Monitor financial performance and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency without compromising safety or reliability.




- Support capital planning, asset replacement strategies, and long-term facility improvement initiatives.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators related to safety, reliability, efficiency, maintenance, and operational performance.
- Provide regular operational and financial reporting to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop strategic plans to support the long-term sustainability and performance of the facility.

Qualifications & Experience

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Power Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Significant experience in plant management, operations leadership, or a senior technical management role within a power generation, cogeneration, utility, or industrial environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing complex plant operations and critical infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of power generation systems, cogeneration processes, and associated mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Proven leadership experience managing multidisciplinary operations and maintenance teams.
- Experience developing and managing operating budgets, maintenance programs, and capital projects.
- Strong knowledge of industrial safety, environmental compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience implementing operational improvements, reliability initiatives, and asset management strategies.
- Excellent leadership, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in a critical operating environment.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to lead a critical cogeneration facility that plays an essential role in supporting the power and utility operations.

The Plant Manager will have a direct impact on operational reliability, plant performance, and the long-term sustainability of essential infrastructure. This role offers the prospect to lead a dedicated team, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the success of a highly critical facility.

INDUS

Pay: $180,000.00-$190,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- On-site parking

Work Location: In person

📌 Plant Manager (Mississauga)
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