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 NORCO 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 a Utilities production site’s 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 safetyMeets or exceeds company safety standards; maintains Life Critical systemKeeps hazard analysis current; has knowledge of possible hazards and safeguardsStrictly adheres to Management of Change procedureMaintains all necessary licenses/permits; meets 100% environmental complianceReports and investigates all incidents; ensures corrective actions are completed and drives continuous improvementActively participates in start ups and is able to act as a qualified operator when neededDevelops, implements, and improves standard operating procedures in operations and maintenanceLeads by example and Effectively Communicates to Plant Personnel and Support GroupsWorks effectively with maintenance personnel to execute/improve predictive and preventive maintenance programsConsistently achieves availability and reliability targets for the plantIdentifies and drives efficiency improvements in operational and organizational systemsMaintains high housekeeping standards to exemplify/improve company imageTracks key performance indicators; takes corrective action as neededOwns and maintains accurate key operating documentsIdentifies and implements opportunities to reduce costs within delegated authorizationDevelops and manages plant budgets to meet financial targets for the business and plantEnsures that performance evaluations, hiring, and promotions are performed and free of discriminationInsists on adherence to administrative and operational policies and proceduresProvides training and coaching for individual developmentVerifies that all operations personnel have completed their annual training planTeam player that can effectively work within the Air Liquide organizationFosters positive customer relationships; proactive in resolving customer concernsAssists Commercial Managers as neededAre 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 utility processesCandidates 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 as business needs dictateDemonstrated commitment to Safety, Health and EnvironmentDemonstrated capability to lead diverse teams, drive operational excellence and achieve resultsFamiliarity 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 water treatment facilities, boilers, steam generation and electrical distribution.Ability to converse with customers on the site situation and analyze the utility demand from customers.Able to use common office software; ability to learn Air Liquide software systemsExtremely organized and effective at time managementAbility to read and red-line key operating documentsDisplays mechanical and electrical aptitude; ability to troubleshoot production problemsOur Differences make our PerformanceAt 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.
