The Flexible Energy Steam & Biomass Fleet is looking for a Plant Manager (d/f/m) for Uniper's City Plants in the Netherlands!

Your responsibilities

City Plants supplies heat to three cities, Rotterdam, Leiden and The Hague, via business-to-business agreements with two customers. The electricity produced in three CHP assets is sold into the Dutch powermarket. The business also includes 11 boiler / pumping stations. All assets are currently fired with natural gas or oil. There is an aligned ambition with the customers, cities and Uniper to transition to green fuels / heatsources in the coming years. As Plant Manager of the City Plants, you are responsible for the safe, compliant, efficient, sustainable, and profitable operations of Uniper’s assets in the Netherlands. You are leading the City Plant organization in playing a strategic role in the Dutch and European energy transition, delivering security of supply to protect European economies and their countries’ wellbeing. You are also shaping the plant’s future towards sustainable energy solutions by feeding and enabling various other functional areas within Uniper to further develop the site. This way, you contribute to positively tackling climate change and thereby helping to deliver Uniper’s carbon neutrality ambition.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site organization and business of the City Plants by defining its vision, strategy, and direction in conjunction with other functional areas in Uniper, and in alignment with the overarching Flexible Energy Fleet Steam & Biomass Fleet objectives
• Responsibility for safe, compliant, reliable and economical operations in accordance with internal and external requirements such as applicable laws and legal obligations, safety regulations, environmental requirements, licenses and permits
• Exemplary occupational safety performance through proactive action and promotion of a continuously improving culture in the areas of occupational health and safety, plant and process safety, physical and cyber security, and environmental protection
• Collaboration with all relevant Uniper functions, particularly the Flexible Energy Steam & Biomass fleet, the Green Power & Gases team, Uniper's trading business, and internal support functions
• Managing local stakeholders at executive level and representing the plant organisation towards authorities, customers and grid operators, and supporting regional communication measures
• Trusting cooperation with the works council and staff representatives
• Ensure and developing the right skills, including leadership competence and team diversity, to best manage current and future risks and opportunities
• Living the Uniper values, communicating corporate goals, implementing corporate guidelines and driving cultural change
• Individual contribution to the goals of the Flexible Energy Steam & Biomass leadership team

Your profile

At Uniper, we’re transforming not just how we produce energy, but how we work together. As Plant Manager for our City Plants, you’ll play a key role in shaping a culture that’s agile, collaborative, and future focused. We’re looking for a leader who thrives in dynamic environments, someone who combines operational excellence with a people-first mindset. You bring energy to change, lead with authenticity, and drive results without losing sight of your team’s well-being. If you’re passionate about leading through transformation and helping others grow while delivering impact, this is your opportunity to help shape the future of Uniper.

You also have

• Completed university/academic studies in engineering (or comparable experience as a plant manager), additional studies in economics or business administration are advantageous
• Several years (5 or more years) of proven leadership experience in a relevant industry (energy, biochemical or oil & gas industry) combined with extensive experience in shaping and leading organizational change without losing focus on operational excellence
• Comprehensive understanding of power plant operations, engineering and maintenance, ideally including experience with fuel logistics, energy trading and economics, and major outage management
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant Dutch legislation and industry standards, including health, safety and environmental requirements
• Proven track-record in establishing performance management systems and building operationally excellent organizations and teams
• Solid financial and commercial skills
• Ability to deal with unforeseen events and make decisions under pressure and uncertainty
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills as well as the ability to manage performance and motivate both individuals and teams
• Planning and organizational skills to effectively prioritize and manage resources with a long-term focus, including strategic management of external service providers
• Strong identification with the Uniper Way and the ability to communicate the underlying value model
• Fluency in English, knowledge in Dutch and German are beneficial.