Location
Plaquemine, LA - 57805 Evergreen Rd - ASU
The Plaquemine ASU Operations Manager will operates the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and Air Liquide policies.
Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.
Job Responsibilities :
- Works 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 Plant and Maintenance Managers as needed
Are you a MATCH?Job Requirements:- Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree required OR high school diploma required and 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
- 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.
- 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.
- Technical and working understanding of air separation.
- 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
Preferred Qualifications:- Prior industrial gas experience
