Plant Manager, Freeport - Air Liquide
Description
Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production.
supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries.
Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas.
Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination.We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The plant manager leads the team to provide safe, reliable, quality, cost effective products to the customers.
This role is designed for a strong technical operational leader that can manage ASU production personnel, maintenance manager, customers and community leaders while achieving the zone targets.
Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production.
supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries.
Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas.
Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination.We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The plant manager leads the team to provide safe, reliable, quality, cost effective products to the customers.
This role is designed for a strong technical operational leader that can manage ASU production personnel, maintenance manager, customers and community leaders while achieving the zone targets.
Operates the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and Air Liquide policiesWorks to achieve "Zero Accidents" by taking a strong leadership role in safety
Meets or exceeds company safety standards; maintains Life Critical system
Keeps hazard analysis current; has knowledge of possible hazards and safeguards
Strictly adheres to Management of Change procedure
Maintains all necessary licenses/permits; meets 100% environmental compliance
Reports and investigates all incidents; ensures corrective actions are completed and drives continuous improvement
Actively participates in start ups and is able to act as a qualified operator when needed
Develops, implements, and improves standard operating procedures in operations and maintenance
Leads by example and Effectively Communicates to Plant Personnel and Support Groups
Works effectively with maintenance personnel to execute/improve predictive and preventive maintenance programs
Consistently achieves availability and reliability targets for the plant
Identifies and drives efficiency improvements in operational and organizational systems
Maintains high housekeeping standards to exemplify/improve company image
Tracks key performance indicators; takes corrective action as needed
Owns and maintains accurate key operating documents
Identifies and implements opportunities to reduce costs within delegated authorization
Develops and manages plant budgets to meet financial targets for the business and plant
Ensures that performance evaluations, hiring, and promotions are performed and free of discrimination
Insists on adherence to administrative and operational policies and procedures
Provides training and coaching for individual development
Verifies that all operations personnel have completed their annual training plan
Team player that can effectively work within the Air Liquide organization
Fosters positive customer relationships; proactive in resolving customer concerns
Assists Commercial Managers as needed
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Are you a MATCH?
Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree required OR equivalent related operations experience required in lieu of a degree, AND 5+ years technical knowledge and/or applicable work experience & understanding of plant process; production management and plant engineering in industrial gas or chemical processes
Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate
Demonstrated commitment to Safety, Health and Environment
Demonstrated capability to lead diverse teams, drive operational excellence and achieve results
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, state and local requirements.
Able to use common office software; ability to learn Air Liquide software systems
Extremely organized and effective at time management
Ability to read and red-line key operating documents
Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot production problems
Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
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