Position Title:  Plant Manager

Come Build Your Career at Aecon!

As a Canadian leader in infrastructure development, Aecon is safely and sustainably building what matters for future generations to thrive! We lead some of the most impactful infrastructure projects of our generation, at the forefront of transformational change in transportation and energy, and partnering every day to build, connect, power, and strengthen our communities.

At Aecon, you can count on:

• Safety Always. Our number one core value. If we can’t do it safely, we don’t do it at all.
• Integrity. We lead by example, with humility and courage.
• Accountability. We’re passionate about delivering on our commitments.
• Inclusion. We provide equitable opportunities for everyone.

We lead the infrastructure industry with purpose, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. So, we invest in our people, just like they invest in us! 

At Aecon we:

• Ensure you and your family receive the services needed to support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
• Believe in helping you build your career through our Aecon University and Leadership Programs.
• Are committed to supporting and investing in inclusive work environments, through initiatives like Equity, Diversity & Inclusion training, our Aecon Women in Trades and Aecon Diversity in Trades programs, and our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to ensure we are building inclusion into every aspect of our culture at Aecon.
• Are a leader in sustainable construction. With a strong commitment to operating responsibly by minimizing our impact on the environment and surrounding communities.

Our business success relies on strong execution and continuous improvement – driven by the diversity, expertise and teamwork of our people. We’re always searching the globe for innovative, collaborative minds to join our best-in-class Aecon community!

What is the Opportunity?

Aecon’s Civil East sector is a cornerstone of our construction and infrastructure operations, delivering innovative solutions to some of the most complex and impactful projects globally. Renowned for its expertise in heavy civil construction, our Civil East sector specializes in building essential infrastructure that powers economies and enhances communities.

Our portfolio features cutting-edge work on bridges, highways, tunnels, and airports to name a few! In the Caribbean region, we are leveraging our expertise and collaborative approach to deliver world-class infrastructure projects tailored to meet the unique needs of the island communities. 

We are looking for a talented and motivated Plant Manager to join our project team. This role focuses on overseeing the operation, maintenance and management of the machinery and equipment, ensure all plant operations run smoothly, efficiently and safely.

What You’ll Do Here:

• Setting up, operating and maintaining critical construction equipment, including the tunnel boring machine, slurry treatment plant, multi service vehicles, slurry transportation system, ventilation systems, water treatment systems, grout plant, tower crane, mobile equipment, and maintenance.
• Coordinate spare parts order and the relevant warehouse stock.
• Set up, monitor and organize maintenance reports for all critical equipment.
• Disc cutters maintenance and refurbishments.
• Provide options, availability, and pricing for plant equipment.
• Manage the plant team including but not limited to mechanical and electrical team.
• Support the planning and implementation of all equipment assembly, mobilization, operation, maintenance and disassembly.
• Responsible – in close coordination with the procurement department - for procurement process of large assets such as plant equipment, and concrete equipment.
• View and approve all equipment requests, leases, and disposals.
• Ensure all equipment are working in a safe manner meeting all local laws and regulations.
• Assist the environmental department in obtaining and compliance with all environmental permits, laws, and company policies.
• Support the construction team in all plant needs.

What You’ll Bring to the Team:

• A recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant tertiary qualification.
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience of working with heavy construction machinery.
• Ideally hold a minimum of four (4) years of experience working on construction projects like tunnels, airports, sewer systems, concrete and asphalt plants.

Aecon fosters diversity, inclusion and belonging within and across our organization. We welcome all to apply including, women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Accessible Canada Act (ACA), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the ACA and its applicable regulations. If you require accommodation under the ACA during any step of the application process please click here.