Air Separation Plant Manager Job Saint John area,New Brunswick Canada,Engineering

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Air Separation Plant Manager (Full Time) - Selkirk, MB

As Plant Manager you are accountable for the safe and reliable operation of our Selkirk, Manitoba air separation facility and our small onsite Winnipeg plant. Responsibilities include the supervision of production employees and contractors; operational performance; meeting reliability, quality, productivity and cost objectives while ensuring adherence to compliance policies and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety & Environment:

Ensure employee adherence and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures, Standard Maintenance Procedures, and Safety Policy requirements

Ensure conformance with applicable governmental regulations and Linde policies

Manage the safety work order system, including reporting and retaining of records

Participate in audits and complete audit action plan items

Conduct safety meetings and inspections: escalating as required any safety and environmental issues

Operations:

Lead cost reduction and productivity initiatives

Work to ensure efficient plant operation by monitoring and achieving key performance indicator (KPI) targets

Develop, manage and execute capex projects as applicable

Conduct plant inspections

Manage and escalate as required, equipment failures, production upsets, quality or product delivery issues

Co-ordinate, manage and assist in troubleshooting technical problems related to plant instrumentation, electrical and process equipment.

Organize work to maximize use of personnel, equipment and material resources

Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes, shift schedules, overtime levels and training

Communicate to suppliers, customers, vendors, contractors and stake holders as needed

Build and promote a strong relationship with onsite customers

Effectively respond to planned and unplanned operational and plant safety/environmental events

Maintenance/Reliability:

Manage Linde’s maintenance work order system to schedule routine work, ensure equipment inspections are completed, improve equipment reliability and document activities

Plan and coordinate facility downtime and arrange outside contractors or other internal resources

Maintain adequate inventory of production supplies and critical parts to ensure operational continuity

Personnel:

Direct the daily activities of plant staff with respect to safety, reliability, quality, cost control and efficiency

Manage employee performance by setting expectations, providing guidance, feedback, and development

Develop and maintain an effective, trustworthy and team based work environment all times

Provide leadership and training to production and maintenance staff

Administrative:

Manage fixed, variable and capital expenditures – planning and tracking

Complete capital requests and cost transfers

Code and approve invoices

Ability to implement cost controlling measures

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial plant environment is required

Minimum 3 years of experience in managing and developing employees is preferred

Previous air separation experience is preferred

Knowledge of Process Safety Management standards and procedures governing safe operation of facilities is required

Knowledge of financial methods and systems

Afterhours support required

BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred

Project Management experience is preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent time management and work prioritization skills with an ability to effectively manage multiple high
impact priorities

Ability to make decisions in a high paced environment and balance customer needs with organizational goals

A proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholder groups

Keeps current on changing technology/methods and industry practices through continuous learning

Practical understanding of engineering drawings

Ability to understand and interpret contract documents

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