Plant Manager

Regenerate Talent; Victoria; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Regenerate Talent is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the safe and efficient operation of a Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Facility in Moree, NSW. This leadership role is crucial for ensuring plant performance and compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and extensive experience in industrial environments, as well as a passion for operational excellence in emerging energy sectors.

A competitive salary package is offered, including accommodation for you and your family.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years’ experience in industrial operations and maintenance environments.
• Proven leadership experience within high-risk or process industries.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility operations for safe hydrogen and ammonia production.
• Manage contractors and lead commissioning phases.
• Champion a high-performing safety culture and compliance.

Skills

Operational leadership

Safety culture promotion

Team management

Plant performance optimization

Compliance oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Regenerate Talent is proudly partnering with an international organisation redefining the future of energy infrastructure and transport fuels through the adoption of green hydrogen. Taking action today to decarbonise some of the world’s hardest‑to‑abate sectors — including heavy transport and industrial processes — by developing and operating world‑class green hydrogen projects across Australia and New Zealand.

From renewable electricity generation to hydrogen refuelling infrastructure and industrial chemical production, they're building the complete green hydrogen value chain, and now seeking an experienced and driven Facilities Manager to lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a Green Hydrogen & Ammonia Facility in Mooree, NSW.

About the Role

Reporting into senior leadership, the Facilities Manager will take ownership of all aspects of plant operations, maintenance, commissioning, safety, and continuous improvement.

This is a critical leadership role responsible for ensuring the facility consistently achieves production, reliability, safety, and commercial performance targets while supporting the transition to a zero‑emissions future. Playing a pivotal role through commissioning, operational readiness, and long‑term plant optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day facility operations to ensure safe and efficient hydrogen and ammonia production
• Monitor and optimise plant performance through SCADA/DCS systems and operational data
• Drive plant reliability, throughput, and operational efficiency

Maintenance & Asset Management

• Execute maintenance and reliability programs aligned with operational priorities
• Support the development of asset integrity and maintenance frameworks
• Manage contractors and specialist service providers
• Lead all commissioning phases, including pre‑commissioning, energisation, cold/hot commissioning, and performance testing
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across process, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
• Provide strong on‑site leadership during critical start‑up activities

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Champion a high‑performing safety culture
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and statutory obligations
• Oversee permit‑to‑work systems, isolations, and safe work practices
• Lead incident investigations and continuous improvement initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

• Build and develop a capable operations and maintenance team
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and competency development
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high‑performance culture
• Manage operational budgets and cost performance
• Monitor key operational KPIs, including production, reliability, and efficiency
• Identify and implement optimisation and improvement opportunities

About You

You are a strong operational leader with deep experience in industrial or process facilities and a passion for delivering safe, high‑performing operations in emerging energy industries.

You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, or related discipline)
• Relevant NSW safety and regulatory certifications
• 10–15+ years’ experience in industrial operations and maintenance environments
• Proven leadership experience within high‑risk or process industries
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and contractors
• Background in hydrogen, ammonia, gas, renewables, chemicals, or similar sectors
• Experience supporting facility commissioning or start‑up activities is highly regarded

You’ll join a purpose‑led organisation at the forefront of the energy transition. Proud to be a socially diverse employer where different perspectives, ideas, and experiences are valued. This is a rare opportunity to help shape and operate one of the region’s leading green hydrogen and ammonia facilities from the ground up.

A highly competitive salary package is on offer, with accommodation provided for you and your family in Moree.

Apply Now

Please contact: [e-mail] for more information about this exciting opportunity.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, cultures, and backgrounds.