Description

Plant Manager Location: Morocco | Rotation: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off | Contract: 15 months We are recruiting a Plant Manager to take overall responsibility for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a major process plant in Morocco, leading the transition from commissioning and start-up into sustainable production. Working a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off rotation on a 15-month contract, you will be the central point of leadership across operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE, contractors and the wider project team. The Role * Hold overall responsibility for safe, reliable and efficient plant operation. * Set the HSE and process safety standard and build a strong safety culture across the workforce. * Lead the operational transition from commissioning through first start-up and ramp-up to normal production. * Build and lead a high-performing plant organisation, developing local talent and succession plans. * Manage EPC contractors, vendors and specialist interfaces. * Ensure operational readiness across people, procedures, spares, tools, systems and competency. * Own the operating budget and control expenditure, providing accurate forecasts and recovery plans. * Establish an Operational Excellence programme and drive root-cause improvement rather than short-term fixes. What You'll Bring * Senior plant or operations management experience in oil and gas, gas processing or petrochemicals. * Proven commissioning, start-up and ramp-up leadership. * Strong HSE and process safety leadership. * Budget control and contractor management experience. * A track record of building and developing operating teams, ideally in a greenfield or new-plant environment