Plant Manager, GCPL Central Basin

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. 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 Central Basin Plant Manager leads 3 locations (Bayport, La Porte and Channelview) 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 & Cogen site production along with maintenance managers, customers and community leaders while achieving the zone targets.

• Operates the facilities (Bayport, La Porte and Channelview) 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

• Develops, implements, and improves standard operating procedures in operations and maintenance 

• Leads by example and Effectively Communicates to Plant Personnel and Support Groups 

• Activity participates in plant start ups and can become qualified to participate as an operator on both the Cogen and ASU processes  

• Works effectively with maintenance personnel to execute/improve predictive and preventive maintenance programs

• Consistently achieves availability and reliability targets for the Central Basin

• 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 Basin 

• 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

• Actively participates in local industrial group and community associations

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Are you a MATCH?

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required OR equivalent work experience in lieu of degree AND 10+ years of applicable experience in plant management in industrial gas or chemical processes

• 5+ years of previous Management experience (Manager of Managers)

• 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 and Cogen generation processes.

• 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 opera