Plant Manager

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead the Magnolia Power Generating Station, a state-of-the-art 694 MW GE 7HA.03 combined-cycle facility developed and managed by Kindle Energy.

This role is designed for a disciplined leader who places safety, environmental compliance, and operational integrity ahead of production targets. At Kindle, operational excellence begins with protecting our people, our communities, and our assets—every decision flows from that principle.

About the Facility

The Magnolia Power Generating Station is a single-shaft, combined-cycle facility located south of Baton Rouge in Plaquemine, Louisiana. As a cornerstone asset in Blackstone’s energy transition portfolio and managed by Kindle Energy LLC, Magnolia operates to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and reliability.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager has full responsibility for plant operations and maintenance, including P&L accountability, workforce leadership, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who sets the tone for a strong safety culture, ensures flawless environmental and regulatory performance, and develops a highly competent, accountable organization.

Key Responsibilities

Safety, Compliance, and Risk Management (Primary Focus)

- Champion a culture where safety and environmental compliance are non-negotiable and always take precedence over production

- Ensure full compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental, safety, and operational regulations

- Serve as the primary interface with regulatory agencies, inspectors, and external stakeholders

- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve safety, environmental, and compliance programs

- Ensure a safe, environmentally compliant workplace at all times

Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness

- Build, lead, and retain a highly skilled, well-trained, and engaged plant workforce

- Set clear performance expectations and hold leaders and staff accountable

- Provide regular coaching and feedback to develop technical, leadership, and business capabilities

- Foster a culture of teamwork, transparency, continuous improvement, and responsible decision-making

Operational and Financial Management

- Maintain reliable, disciplined plant operations consistent with Kindle’s operating philosophy

- Manage plant budgets, forecasts, and cost controls with strong financial discipline

- Balance operational performance with long-term asset integrity and risk mitigation

- Oversee work performed by contractors and external service providers

Strategic Alignment and Stakeholder Engagement

- Execute Kindle’s gas plant strategy in alignment with sponsor expectations and market conditions

- Provide clear, timely communication to Kindle leadership and asset owners

- Maintain strong relationships with customers, community leaders, and local stakeholders

- Represent the plant professionally with political, civic, and public representatives

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline with 10+ years of relevant experience, or 14+ years of equivalent technical experience

- Proven track record leading operations and maintenance teams in a power generation or heavy industrial environment

- Strong working knowledge of safety management systems, environmental compliance, and regulatory frameworks

- Experience with budget management, cost control, and P&L responsibility

- Solid understanding of human resources, labor relations, and employee development

- Valid US Drivers License required

- Speaks fluent English

- Advanced computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook

Core Competencies

- Unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship

- Disciplined, principled leadership with high accountability standards

- Strong judgment and risk-based decision making

- Ability to lead through change in a regulated, high-consequence environment

- Clear, effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders

Working Conditions

- Combination of office and power plant environments

- Use of personal protective equipment required

- Occasional travel and non-standard work hours as needed

- Exposure to energized equipment, rotating machinery, chemicals, and industrial hazards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $225,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person