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ThePZOperationsSupervisoris responsible for overseeing daily operationand prioritizing maintenanceof the unit,ensuring the shift runs in a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient manner focused on meeting business team objectives. Thesupervisorshould coordinate communication between management,operations, and maintenanceon unit rates, equipment status, and inventory throughregularmeetingsandreports.This role isresponsible for the direction of4 Shift Team Leadsand 1Operations Maintenance Coordinator(direct reports)and Outside Operators(indirectreports)including performance management, training and development and daily coaching.
Accountability 1: Meet all SHE objectives and comply with all governmental laws and policies for a manufacturing site.
Responsible for the safety of the team above any other outcome, requiring and promoting compliance with the INEOS Life Saving Rules and the INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety, and site policies/standards.
Ensure all operationsand maintenanceactivities are carried out in a manner compliant with site environmental permit requirements(reporting, tracking,sampling/testing performed,LDAR repair timing,etc)
Be a safety leaderthrough visible leadership in the field, includingafetyobservationconversationsandaudits.
Adhere to the SHE management system established for the site including participation in reporting, incident investigations, sharing of lessons learned, corrective action tracking and personnel training in support ofincidentmanagementystem.
Knowledgeable of the specificprocess andwork executionhazardswithin the assetto be able to plan work and communicate those hazards tooperationsand work executionteam.
Promotes and sponsors participation on safety programs and committeesfor site-wideinitiatives.
Continuously stimulates employee’s safety awareness.
Ensure the unit responds to incidents in a safe, timely/appropriate manner.
Serve as a resource for LOTO andSafe Work Permitting processincludingparticipation in job-specific JSA reviewsandapprovingsafety system bypass tags andany permit deviations within the asset.
Responsible for ensuringproper housekeeping and meeting AssetCare priorities for the unit.
Responsible for always putting safety ahead of production or maintenance.
Responsible for stopping work and/or initiating safe shutdown of asset if the situation warrants.
Manageasset compliance with process safety programs including completion of key operationsand maintenancechecks(car seal valve checklists, interlock function tests,relief valve testing,etc.) as well asoperator engagement (MOC acknowledgement, PHA participation,etc.)
Knowledgeable of the specific process and maintenance execution hazards within the unit to be able to plan work and communicate those hazards to execution forces.
Takes appropriate action to initiate proper safety reviews (e.g., temporary job plan, confined space, hot work, etc.) when reviewing the work scope.
Accountability 2:Development and Leadership of Team
Ensure thatoperations personnelaremanaged consistently across shifts anddifferentleaders to ensurestandards are met or exceeded via feedback, annualperformancereviews,proper accountability and coaching conversations.
Coach and mentor operatingleadership,individual team members or others to continuously improveoperations, developing a consistent, high-level of performance at thesite.
Responsible for ensuringoperationspersonnel time has been enteredand approvedby their respective managersprior to payroll processing.
Foster teamwork across the shiftsand with all other functional groups to ensure that activities are well-aligned with maximum impact.
Responsible fordeveloping, implementing, and improvingoperating procedures.
Initiates the annual procedure review processfor the asset including assignment of reviews to the team andupdatingto ensureproceduresare correct and completewithin compliance deadlines.
Ensures the work force has the tools necessary to perform their roles safely and efficiently by identifying and implementing training to address areas for improvement.
Works with site training resources to develop and implement an asset training strategyand individual employee training and development plans.
Ensure thatsitegoals and priorities are communicated tooperationspersonnel and establishcrew goals and buy in to support strategy.
Responsible forensuring compliancewithCollective Bargaining Agreement andgrievance procedurewithoperationspersonnel.AsUnion issues arise, works with HRtowards resolution.
Mentor operationspersonnelduring normal course of work through the use of problem solving, root cause analysis, and fact gathering.
Accountability 3:Fulfill assetoperationsand reliability performancerequirement.
Accountable for the overall operation of thePZasset- overseeprocess controlwithin design operating envelopes,monitoring and troubleshootingofprocess and equipment; reportsand follows up to resolveprocess deviations, equipment failures and hazards; assists in plant investigations and problem resolution.
Ensure that process systems are operated in accordance with safe operating procedures.
Ensures compliance with routine operations tasks such as operator rounds,routine sampling, etc and corrects or escalates as needed.
Oversee planned maintenance, projectexecutionand technical improvementactivitiesin the area.
Monitor status of mechanical integrity programs for the asset and coordinate work notifications as required to support these programs and ensure completion prior to due date. This may include but is not limited to:
Relief device testing and inspections
Pressure vessel and tank inspections
Completion of mechanical integrity inspection recommendations
Safety and environmental instrument calibration and testing
Routine preventative and predictive maintenance tasks (e.g., lubrication, vibration, filter changes, etc.).
Turbine over-speed testing and verification
Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) compliance
Asset Care Activities
Maintain and foster collaborative efforts with maintenance, reliability, engineering,HSES andother technical resource teams to identify, share, implement and maintain best practices.
Key contributorfor meetingbudget requirements by efficiently managing resources, inventories and raw materials.
Report on operationaland maintenanceperformance and Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Develops, coordinates and issues daily instructions for shift personnel to meet all day-to-day plant objectives with respect to safety, environmental control,production,efficiency, reliability.
Workswith theassetOperators,Shift Team Leaders, Process, Project & Reliability Engineersto optimize and improve process efficiencyand reliability.
Provides operational priorities toWork ExecutionTeamfor prioritization ofmaintenance activitiesin accordance with work executionworkflow procedure.
Responsible forattendingmaintenance/operations coordination meetings.
Accountability 4:Maintain clear understanding of work between Operations and Execution Forces
Reviews, optimizes, and ensures the maintenance workflow process is followed.
Ensure Operations is informed of scheduled work by Execution Forces and communicate special preparations. Follows up withShift Team Leadersas needed when equipment preparation is not completed per schedule.
Ensure priority of work is understood by Execution Forces for planned work and schedule breaker work.
Proactively communicate changes in schedule to impacted groups.
Communicate with Asset Manager andShift Team Leadersto ensure prioritization of scheduled work aligns with business needs.
Communicate with SHE group about work that could affect environmental requirements and incorporate SHE needs in work scope.
Monitor Daily Logbook and communicate with Asset Manager /Shift Team Leaders/Engineers at beginning of day to determine current maintenance needs.
Work with support personnel (Engineers, Asset Support, etc.) to be their resource for scheduling jobs andmaking surework notificationsare created.
Responsible forensuringhigh qualitywork notifications that don’t require rework/reject andaccuratelycommunicate needs toWork Execution forces.
Follows up on submitted WN to ensure proper visibility and priority has been assigned.
Follows up on rejected WN with operators to ensure proper troubleshooting and feedback is provided.
Responsible for ensuring equipment is ready for maintenance per schedule. Takes action to drive resolution if delayed.
Responsible for directing field activities and actions taken by field operators to ensure safe and reliable operation.
Supports turnaround (TAR) scope developmentand execution plansfor asset.
Accountability5:Ensure assetisin line with cost control guidance to allow the site to meet its financial obligations
ChallengesShift Team Leads andOperators to optimize their process and equipment to ensure maximum capacity, efficiencyand reliability.
Ensures asset procedures are followed and updated as needed toensure optimal catalyst or other feedstock managementconditions.
Proactively identify any production or supply limitations and maximize energy efficiency.
Manages after-hours maintenance call out system for the asset.
Manages operations overtime for the asset by providingguidance to Site Shift Leads regarding overtime staffingneeds for special assignments, startups, etc.
Required Profile:
Level of Education & Knowledge:
18 Years of Age with a High School diploma or GED
10+ years of plant operations experience that includes significant process troubleshooting.
5+ years Console Operator experience
Process Technology (P-Tech) degree preferred
Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership competencies preferred; prior supervisory experience (including with other companies) required if less than 5 years' experience in plant operations within the company.
Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card prior to first day of employment.
Possess a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident)
Experience &Technical Skills:
Working knowledge of chemical/industrial equipment function,troubleshooting,regulatory requirements and Process Safety Management
Strong working knowledge of safety, environmental and emergency response requirements
Strong knowledge of chemicals and their safe handling
Mechanicalaptitudeis required
Computer skills – Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PI Process Book, LIMSsample manager,SAP,etc.
Ability to work effectively in complex process operations and understand process flow diagrams(PFD’s)andprocess and instrument diagrams (P&ID’s).
Excellent knowledge ofsafe work practices andprocedures with ability to provide leadership in the Responsible Care area
Fundamental knowledge of principles of financial budgeting and capital management skills.
Competencies & BehavioralSkills
Consistently demonstrate high standards and model appropriate behaviors.
Possesses a track record of accomplishment in leading roles by driving safety and accountability.
Strong demonstrated ability to manage, progress and deliver multiple competing priorities.
Proven commitment and delivery of SHE compliance.
Ability to positively influence others/promote philosophy.
Defines personal success in terms of the whole team.
Makes timely and effective decisions, includes use of good judgment and consideration of proper balance between benefits/risks.
Creates strong morale and spirit, feeling of belonging in team, broadly shares both routine and important tasks.
Interpersonal and leadership skills (e.g., decision making, conflict resolution, people development, performance management)