Supervisor, Shift (South Plant)

The Shift Supervisor is responsible for operations, maintenance and reliability within the South Plant Complex. The Supervisor is also directly responsible for safety of personnel, protection of the environment, and prevention of damage to systems and equipment through continual promotion of safe work practices and conditions.  Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Motivates and leads an empowered Operations Team by communicating common goals, strategies and results of our unit.
• Ensures all employees are provided the opportunity for training to maximize their capabilities.
• Interfaces with Engineering Team members to ensure that projects are completed in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Supervises employees assigned on a rotating shift in South Plant. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of operators at this location.
• Assists Operations Management to prepare and recommend annual operating budget and is responsible for cost containment measures.
• Reviews and analyzes various operating data to identify areas of lost opportunity as well as opportunities to increase reliability, optimize operations and lower operating costs. Operations tools used to accomplish this task include computer-based systems such as DMS (lab analysis), PI (real-time unit process set points and values), Oracle (maintenance planning and work order execution).
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.
• Responsible for appraisal of employee performance, rewarding and disciplinary actions of employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Works closely with the team to maximize the profitability of the plant and system.
• Ensures there is an organized program to minimize downtime.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA (Process Safety Management and Process Hazard Analyses, etc.) and other regulatory requirements.
• Assists Operations Manager and Superintendent in planning and scheduling of maintenance projects and activities.
• Acts as emergency response team member if needed.

Qualifications - Internal

The successful candidate will meet the following qualifications:

• Currently qualified as a West Texas Fractionator, Seminole, SWA, or Isom Board Operator with a minimum of 1 year experience of the console.
• Serves as a current step up Supervisor for the South Plant Complex.
• A minimum of a High School Diploma, or G.E.D. equivalent, is required.

• A degree or certificate in Process Technology is preferred.

   

• Comprehensive knowledge of all federal, state, and local regulations is preferred.
• Knowledge of chemical processing plant operations and maintenance is required.
• Must have the ability to supervise a large diverse work force (10+ operators) and possess in-depth knowledge of safe work practices and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and the ability to work across organization to accomplish objectives are required.
• Effective computer skills and the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts, including the ability to apply concept such as percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions if required are required.
• Ability to recognize, respect and utilize the strength of a diverse team, while promoting the importance and abilities of each member to contribute to the team effort is required.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical drawings, documents, manuals and reports is required.
• Must have the ability to recognize business opportunities, evaluate economic return on investment and implement sound business decisions.     
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies or members of the community is required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions is required.

• Ability to interpret variety of technical instructions is required.

   

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Job Details
Job: Plant/Terminal Operations
Primary Location: USA-Texas-Mont Belvieu
Organization: Operations
Schedule: Full-time
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Recruiter: Trent Raymond Rudolph