Matheson TriGas

ASU Assistant Plant Manager - Westlake, LA

Matheson TriGas$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree in industrial field plus 10 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree in engineering (Reliability Maintenance, Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical preferred)
  • 7-9 years of engineering-related manufacturing experience in the Industrial Air Separation industry
  • 1-3 years of experience in Reliability Engineering-related work and Project Management
  • Strong leadership skills with experience in team management and mentoring
  • Expertise in risk management, loss prevention, and life cycle asset management programs

Responsibilities

  • Drive and maintain a strong safety culture through proactive hazard identification and risk assessment
  • Plan daily production and coordinate logistics for operational efficiency in a 24/7 environment
  • Oversee resource scheduling, training, performance management, and HR activities for contractors and ROC personnel
  • Ensure compliance with internal and external regulatory codes, including OSHA and EPA standards
  • Conduct incident investigations, audits, and implement corrective actions effectively
  • Manage operational activities and assist in the safe startup and shutdown of ASU as required
  • Lead small improvement projects and optimization initiatives

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule to accommodate supply chain needs
  • Exposure to a dynamic industrial environment with varied duties
  • Opportunities for leadership and mentoring
  • Training and development potential in safety and operational best practices
  • Access to advanced process and product analyzers and maintenance systems
Full Job Description
JOB TITLE - ASU Assistant Plant Manager
Manage business risksand production facility activities to support the safe, reliable, and costefficient operation.
Essential Functions
On-Call duties to cover for vacation, illness and other absences.
• Strong safety leadership driving a culture of proactive hazard identification, persistent risk assessment, interdependent behavior, and effective corrective action.
• Maintaining clean, organized, and efficient work areas.
• Daily production planning, logistics coordination, 24/7 ROC coordination, and plant operational efficiency.
• Daily resource scheduling, training, performance management, payroll and other human relations related activities to include contractors and ROC personnel.
• Daily MPDE production data, work orders, PO's, purchasing, and other maintenance / projects within ASU's maintenance system (MAPS).
• Calibration and maintenance of process and product analyzers and records.
• Assisting with startups and shutdowns of the ASU in a safe and efficient manner as dictated by operating conditions and business needs.
• Predictive indicator programs to identify equipment problems and/or improvement opportunities and take preventive actions to resolve.
• Local work instructions, engineering documentation, and OEM documentation to assure they are complete, accurate and current.
• Compliance with internal Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality programs, and applicable external regulatory codes and standards from organizations such as OSHA, FDA, ISO, EPA, DHS, DOL, etc.
• Business Continuity, Emergency Response and Loss Prevention programs.
• Performance and continuous improvement in safety, human resource, supply chain reliability, product quality control, corporate compliance, regulatory compliance, and production efficiency cost.
• Local Quality Management System and Management Reviews.
• Incident root cause investigations, Audits, and completion of their associated corrective and preventive actions in an effective and timely manner.
• Small improvement projects (SIP) and The Right Way (TRW) optimization projects.
• Other responsibilities and departmental projects as assigned.
• May include other responsibilities as assigned.

Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards

Education
Associate's Degree - Associatedegree in an industrial field plus 10 years of related experience.
Bachelor's Degree -Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with preference for Reliability Maintenance,Industrial, Chemical or Mechanical disciplines.

Work Experience
7 - 9 years
Engineering relatedmanufacturing experience in Industrial Air Separation industry
Production O&Mrelated management and leadership positions
1 - 3 years
Reliability Engineeringrelated work
Project Managementrelated work
Bachelor's degree inengineering with preference for Reliability Maintenance, Industrial, Chemicalor Mechanical disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must have the ability to effectively manage a team.
• ProvenLeadership skills to learn from and mentor others, identify and influencecritical paths / resources, and organize / lead teams to make good decisionsand reduce mistakes.
• Knowledgeof risk management, loss prevention, and life cycle asset management programs,
• Ability toeffectively communicate through excellent verbal, written and interpersonalskills.
• Analyticaland critical thinking skills to identify potential problems, analyze data,prioritize, and implement solutions.
• Proficientin organizational skills to plan, organize, and coordinate work with ability toeffectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks / projects.
• Basicunderstanding of electrical motors, electrical power distribution, AC/DCcircuitry and electrical safety.
• Ability toutilize testing and measuring equipment, including DVM, megger, processcalibrator and micrometer.
• Experienceoperating and maintaining process equipment including compressors, pumps,motors, turbines, heat exchangers and valves.
• Ability toperform corrective and preventive maintenance on compressors, pumps, turbines,valves, motors, and other plant equipment as required.
• Ability toread and understand technical process and equipment drawings including PFDs,P&IDs, Electrical Schematics and Equipment Diagrams.
• Basiccomputer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and MS Project

Physical Demands
While performing dutiesof this job, would occasionally be required to stand, walk, sit, reach withhands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, bend and twist, talk andhear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects, equipment, tools or controls.
Occasionally liftand/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilitiesrequired include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and theability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions
This is a full-timeposition with a flexible work schedule. Typical hours will vary to meet thesupply chain needs for this 24/7 production operation; however, normal staffinghours are expected to be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Additional work hours may include nights, weekends and/or holidays with on-callresponsibilities.
This role will be performed in office environments as wellas in industrial field environments. While performing duties of this job itwould occasionally be required to:
• Beexposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme cold (e.g. operating plant).
• Be exposedto outside weather conditions (e.g. cold box valves, filling trailers).
• Beexposed to high, precarious places (e.g. cold box, repair work)
• Beexposed to high noise levels (e.g. Plant rounds, maintenance)
May also be required towork from a home location, which must be conducive to performing the role andduties, including virtual/video meetings.
Must sign NDA, have aclean driving record and pass background check and drug test.

MentalDemands
Working Conditions - Frequently

About Matheson TriGas

Matheson TriGas is a leading supplier of industrial, medical, and specialty gases, as well as welding and safety supplies. The company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Matheson TriGas serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, electronics, and manufacturing. The company's products are used in a variety of applications, such as welding, cutting, and brazing, as well as in medical procedures and laboratory research. Matheson TriGas is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, such as investing in renewable energy and reducing waste and emissions.
Learn more about Matheson TriGas
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1926

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