Operations Asset Manager

Overview

We at Indorama Ventures Xylenes & PTA (IVXP) are looking for a high performing Operations Leader to join our team in the role of Operations Asset Manager. This key leadership position is responsible for the overall safety and business performance of their assigned operating asset(s) within a large and complex petrochemical manufacturing facility that includes (8) operational areas involving multiple product lines.

Responsibilities include a team of (3-5) salaried direct reports, (22-39) hourly reports, and (5-7) salaried indirect reports. The Operation Asset Manager holds a dynamic set of responsibilities ranging from day-to-day execution assurance to mid-term strategy and personnel development.

Department: Operations

Job title: Superintendent Operations

Reports to (title): Operations Manager

Exempt

General Description:

Directs Unit activities to meet Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE), reliability and cost objectives, production schedules and profit/yield projections.

• Directs unit operations
• Ensures compliance with applicable elements of Decatur’s Safety Regulations
• Ensures compliance with all Environmental Policies and Regulations
• Responsible for all aspects of Health, Safety, Process Safety, and Environment compliance for the assigned area
• Maintains the Control of Work Standard for the assigned process unit including approval of High Risk JSAs (Job Safety Analysis)
• Serves as Risk Owner for process safety risks in the assigned area
• Responsible for the reporting of incidents such as leaks, SOLs/SDLs, (Safe Operating Limit/Safe Design Limit), etc.
• Responsible for ensuring the Management of Change (MOC) process is followed in the assigned area
• Responsible for ensuring Critical Equipment is maintained in the assigned area
• Responsible for auditing the assigned area and other operating areas
• Responsible for delivering the production and variable cost for their assigned area
• Share learnings and drive area improvements with a continuous improvement approach
• Develops and submits annual budget
• Reviews cost statements and explains variances
• Develops short and long term operating strategies and tactics
• Ensures compliance with ISO procedures
• Analyzes staffing levels and makes recommendations regarding additions and deletions
• Manages employee discipline when required
• Provides development opportunities for team members
• Ensures completion of annual performance evaluations
• Approves timecards for direct reports and approves overtime for the assigned area
• Communicates with other operating units to manage inter-related processes
• Serves as primary interface for third party suppliers and customers
• Supports maintenance, reliability and engineering activities
• Develops timelines and priorities for unit outages
• Ensures appropriate unit support for unit outages – both salaried and hourly
• Manages shutdown activities
• Ensures efficiency of turnaround operations
• Provides support for improvement projects
• Provides operational input and risk management needs for proposed projects
• Provides technical assistance regarding equipment selections
• Approves startup schedule for new equipment
• Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
• Maintains a clean and well organized work area
• Attends meetings as required
• Completes training as required
• Complies with all HSSE programs, policies and procedures
• Performs special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned

• Four year degree in an engineering discipline with 8+ years’ experience in refining or chemical manufacturing or 15 years in refining or chemical manufacturing with supervisory experience.
• Advanced PC skills
• Proven record of sound judgment and effective decision making
• Knowledge of corporate policies
• Advanced understanding of manufacturing principles
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of financial principles
• Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills