ASU & HYD Plant Manager
Air Liquide
Air Liquide Large Industries US LP (ALLIUS) provides its customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. It owns and operates more than 40 production units and over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, steam and power in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries.
This ASU & HYD Plant Manager will need to be a strong technical operational leader that will manage a team of 15 employees (operators, technicians and engineers) to provide safe, reliable, quality, cost effective products to the customers while achieving zone targets.
Responsibilities:
Operates the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and Air Liquide policies
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 Commercial Managers as needed
Requirements
B.S Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree OR equivalent related operations experience
5+ years technical knowledge and/or applicable work experience & understanding of plant process; production management and plant engineering in industrial gas or chemical processes
Required to live within 1 hour of the site (Site Location: 2992 Industrial Parkway, Calvert City, KY 42029)
Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate
Demonstrated commitment to Safety, Health and Environment
US Citizen or Green Card Holder - The candidate must have valid unrestricted employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Salary and Benefits Information
Salary range for this position in Calvert City, KY is $135,000 to $155,000 with an additional annual target incentive of 14% based on performance
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
For more information you can go to Air Liquide Benefit Offerings
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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 welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. 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.
