Job Description

The main object and purpose of the position is to coordinate, administer, supervise and analyze overall production operations as well as maintenance activities in compliance with the production requirements, corporate strategies, environmental requirements, budget and operation procedures. The incumbent is also responsible for ensuring team coaching and development and for promoting ALC's safety and quality objectives. The incumbent is also considered the Facility Manager as per IMS.

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How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

• Plans daily production activities: Establishes a production action plan and makes necessary changes in keeping with effective operations, cost factors, deadlines and requirements of pipeline and merchant customers. Establishes production and quality control standards or confers with OCC and management personnel to establish them. Determines production priorities while considering operation efficiency and cost factors. Establishes and follows up on performance indicators and makes sure that productivity goals are met. Maintains operation costs aligned with financial objectives. Approves Work Orders
• Analyzes production and quality problems: Prepares and/or reviews production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of non-conformity with product specifications and operating or production problems, and determines actions that are to be taken to improve operations. Makes sure that products respect specifications and that necessary quantities are available for customers. Assigns and Follows up on action items through INTELEX. Conducts RCAs as needed.
• Ensures safety and environmental compliance: Ensures maintenance of installations and equipment. Ensures that all standard operating procedures and safety and environmental plans are followed and respected. Handles accident investigations and all resulting activities. Regularly evaluates safety and environmental plans and implements necessary changes.
• Administers and ensures coaching and development of production team: Ensures adequate staff is available. Ensures the training and coaching of team members in order to meet local and corporate objectives. Establishes development programs for team members and supports them in their efforts to meet quantity and quality objectives. Assists in the development of their career. Proceeds with performance evaluation and provides feedback on results attained.
• Maintains efficient working relations: Ensures communication between management, employees and their representatives. Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs and concerns of team members. Encourages the sharing of experiences and makes knowledge and know-how accessible. Is involved in contractual negotiations with unions and/or with employee committees.
• Process improvement: Suggests means of improving processes and performance indicators. Finds means of improving efficiency and reliability. Takes part in projects or technical development studies. Recommends quality and safety rules, as well as changes to procedures and local action plans.
• Manages the budget: Prepares and manages expenses budget (production and maintenance) in accordance with departmental and corporate guidelines. Makes proposals to optimize operations. Bases choices on operation expenses. Ensures investments profitability. Performs cost analysis and takes necessary measurements. Prepares corresponding administrative reports.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• 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.
• Experience working in Air separation plant, hydrogen, or cogeneration technology
• Good knowledge of labour, environment, occupational health and safety laws and regulations, business sense , oral and written communication skills
• More than 10 years of experience in a continuous operation environment, preferably in the chemical industry

Our Differences make our Performance

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.

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