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Would you leave a 10-year healthcare career to become a Plant Superintendent?
I’d love to hear from people in the aggregates or mining industry because I’m at a career crossroads.
After high school, I spent five seasons working in a quarry while earning my bachelor’s degree. I gained hands-on experience with MSHA safety, heavy equipment, plant maintenance, welding, production, and worked closely with both supervisors and crews.
I then transitioned into healthcare, where I’ve spent the last 10 years in operations leadership, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and project management. During that time, I earned my Master of Social Work with a focus on Organizational Leadership and became a licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker. I currently work remotely and earn about $80,000 a year, but despite taking on increasing responsibility, my salary has largely stagnated, and I’ve become burned out with the industry.
Recently, I was approached about interviewing for a Plant Superintendent position overseeing two aggregate plants. From what I’ve been told, they’ve struggled to find candidates with actual quarry experience, and they see my background as a unique combination of hands-on pit experience and a decade of leadership in another highly regulated industry.
The position pays $90k–$110k plus a company truck. Considering it’s a salaried role with responsibility for two plants—one nearby and another in a neighboring state—I actually think the range is a little low. If I’m fortunate enough to receive an offer, I’d likely negotiate somewhere around $115k–$120k based on the scope of the role, my previous quarry experience, and the leadership experience I’ve gained over the past decade.
For those already in the industry:
Would you make the switch if you were in my position?
How would you view someone with my background?
Is Plant Superintendent a solid path toward Operations Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager, or other senior leadership roles?
Is $115k–$120k a realistic salary expectation for overseeing two sites?
This opportunity has me wondering if I’d be crazy to leave a decade in healthcare—or crazier to pass up the chance to return to an industry where I already have a solid foundation while bringing back 10 years of leadership experience in hopes this can lead to a better longer term career trajectory with better pay?
I’d really appreciate any advice or perspective. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
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I’d love to hear from people in the aggregates or mining industry because I’m at a career crossroads.
After high school, I spent five seasons working in a quarry while earning my bachelor’s degree. I gained hands-on experience with MSHA safety, heavy equipment, plant maintenance, welding, production, and worked closely with both supervisors and crews.
I then transitioned into healthcare, where I’ve spent the last 10 years in operations leadership, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and project management. During that time, I earned my Master of Social Work with a focus on Organizational Leadership and became a licensed Advanced Practice Social Worker. I currently work remotely and earn about $80,000 a year, but despite taking on increasing responsibility, my salary has largely stagnated, and I’ve become burned out with the industry.
Recently, I was approached about interviewing for a Plant Superintendent position overseeing two aggregate plants. From what I’ve been told, they’ve struggled to find candidates with actual quarry experience, and they see my background as a unique combination of hands-on pit experience and a decade of leadership in another highly regulated industry.
The position pays $90k–$110k plus a company truck. Considering it’s a salaried role with responsibility for two plants—one nearby and another in a neighboring state—I actually think the range is a little low. If I’m fortunate enough to receive an offer, I’d likely negotiate somewhere around $115k–$120k based on the scope of the role, my previous quarry experience, and the leadership experience I’ve gained over the past decade.
For those already in the industry:
Would you make the switch if you were in my position?
How would you view someone with my background?
Is Plant Superintendent a solid path toward Operations Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager, or other senior leadership roles?
Is $115k–$120k a realistic salary expectation for overseeing two sites?
This opportunity has me wondering if I’d be crazy to leave a decade in healthcare—or crazier to pass up the chance to return to an industry where I already have a solid foundation while bringing back 10 years of leadership experience in hopes this can lead to a better longer term career trajectory with better pay?
I’d really appreciate any advice or perspective. Thanks for taking the time to read this.
#industry
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