Plant Manager

The Opportunity

Company, Department: Nova Scotia Power, Power Production - Point Tupper Generating Station & Port Hawkesbury Biomass Plant

Location: Point Tupper. NS

Type of Employment: Regular, Full-Time - On -site

Closing Date: March 25, 2026

We are currently looking to fill the position of Plant Manager to join our Power Production team. Reporting to the Senior Director, Power Production, you will have primary responsibility to develop and implement business plans to efficiently manage the Point Tupper Generating Station and the Port Hawkesbury Biomass Plant, while supporting overall corporate objectives.

Key elements of this role include:

As Plant Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Ensure appropriate processes are implemented to fulfill responsibilities to safety, the environment, NSPI Code of Conduct, financial commitments and employee development.
• Cultivate a high-performance culture by empowering and developing talented team members to drive innovative solutions and exceed strategic objectives of Nova Scotia Power.
• Ensure alignment of individual, team, and plant goals with corporate goals.
• Be accountable for ISO 14001 equivalent environmental performance processes and initiatives.
• Demonstrate ongoing personal commitment to the Capabilities Development Process.
• Establish and maintain effective safety programs to ensure an injury free workplace.
• Direct and coordinate the onsite work force in the day-to-day operations and maintenance of the power plant in order to meet established goals and schedules, including routine and unscheduled maintenance, emergency repairs, and retrofits.
• Develop and execute annual budgets and business plans.
• Assist staff in achieving all plant performance targets, including safety, environmental compliance, high unit performance and low unit production cost.
• Monitor plant performance and investigate and correct any abnormal conditions.
• Oversee the implementation and administration of personnel management programs, including staffing, succession planning, performance evaluation, salary review, and training and development at the plant.
• Ensure proper working environment by maintaining discipline, morale and employee relations.
• Establish and maintain positive relations and communications with civic and community groups, customers, and government.
• Administer the Shared Services contract with Port Hawkesbury Paper and manage that key business relationship.

These skills will make you successful:

To thrive in this role, you recognize yourself in most of the following competencies and skills listed below:

Education & Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, a 1st Class Power Engineer certification or an Engineering Technology Diploma is required.

• 10+ years' experience in progressively more responsible management roles and leading teams in a production environment is required.

• A Maintenance Journeyman with demonstrated leadership skills may also be considered for this role.

• The incumbent must have relevant experience gained in power generation, heavy industry, and/or heavy manufacturing businesses.

• Experience in the application of predictive maintenance, a multi-skilled workforce, energy efficiency, cost management, capital planning and emission technologies would be considered an asset.

Skills & Additional Requirements:

• The individual must be proficient in risk management and able to systematically analyze complex decisions, be able to execute plans effectively, and to lead and motivate a high-performance team.
• The successful applicant must have a proven record of effective people management, including employee development, succession planning, performance management, involvement and recognition.
• A demonstrated ability to implement business plans and proven skills in change management are essential.

Personal Attributes:

• A proven passion for and commitment to safety is essential.
• A focus on environmental issues, customer service, human resources, employee development, and community relations are also required.

We understand that experience comes in many forms, and we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team. So, if your experience is close to what we've listed above, please consider applying. Have a question or want to learn more about this opportunity? Contact Shaniel Smith - [email protected].

Learn more about our culture and values

At the Emera Group of Companies, you'll be part of an inclusive, respectful workplace where everyone is welcomed and supported. Come build a career as unique as you are: making an impact from Atlantic Canada to the world. Your experience and perspective will help us to safely deliver cleaner, more reliable energy to our customers.

If working in an innovative environment, challenging yourself, and shaping a cleaner energy future inspires you, we want to hear from you. Apply by March 25, 2026 and let us know why this role is right for you.

The perks of joining our team? We offer:

• Health & Wellbeing: A comprehensive benefits plan, 24/7 access to virtual health care services for you and your family through Dialogue, Employee and Family Assistance Program, parental leave top-up plan and wellness benefits.
• Grow Your Career: Opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, a focus on employee development and available sponsored education programs.
• Community Engagement & Care: Corporate investments in the places where our people live and work, mentoring opportunities, fundraising-matching, volunteer programs, various committees and employee resource groups, and scholarships for children of employees.
• Competitive Compensation: Short-term incentive plan and a Defined Contribution Pension Plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Emera

As one of Atlantic Canada's largest publicly traded companies, we are ranked one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Top Employers for Young People and Top Diversity Employers. We know our success is driven by our dedicated teams and we strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including persons who identify as racially visible, Indigenous, persons with disabilities, women in underrepresented roles and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
Applicants from these equity groups may self-identify through the online application process. We support candidates and employees with access and accommodation needs and encourage you to let us know when you require accommodation.

Recruitment & Promotion Policy

The success of the Emera Company is driven by its people: a strong team with a shared commitment to support the Emera Company mission and values. The purpose of our recruitment policy is to provide a consistent framework to support fair and equitable attraction, hiring, and retention of the best talent for vacant positions. We are dedicated to maintaining a fair hiring process that provides equitable opportunities to all our applicants and is guided by our company values.