Assist the Zone Manager with the execution of principle operational responsibilities to meet or exceed key performance indicators at the production Facility.
Support the liaison between the plant, Messer account management and the customer.
Principal responsibilities
Safety and Regulatory
Manage site compliance to management systems; Serve as Safety, Health, Environmental and Emergency Coordinator, QC Designee, Document Manager, and Corrective and Preventative Action administrator.
Ensure all changes to equipment or procedures follow EMOC procedure.
Ensure the HWP process, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) and energy isolation procedures are adhered to by all employees and contractors.
Manage all waste streams leaving site(s) to comply with government regulation and the requirements of Teck Metals.
Manage storage of all hazardous materials at site(s) in accordance with government regulation.
Host internal and external audits: utilize Intelex (Company HSE Management System) to execute, document all corrective actions issued to the site from Audits and Incidents review (when applicable).
Maintain site security and orderliness.
Reliability
Planning and executing of major and minor plant maintenance activities including management and oversight of contractors.
Ensure all equipment condition monitoring parameters are reviewed and within limits.
Ensure spare parts are available and inventories are accurate.
Oversee planned and unplanned maintenance activities.
Provide turnaround scopes to scheduling, sales, reliability group etc. as required.
Maintain current Site Contingency Plan information.
Maintain a Shutdown and Turnaround work list and schedule.
Manage the efficient use of downtime.
Process Operation and Efficiency
Responsible for reliable plant operations.
Execute the production plan – interface with the ROC (where applicable) and the national scheduling center (NSC) (where applicable).
Inventory management of bulk liquid storage and backup units at the site(s).
Ensure work instructions are adhered to.
Act as process expert and know when to escalate problems to Area, Regional or Central levels.
Ensure compliance with corporate standards and best operating practices.
Work effectively with organization support groups to improve reliability and costs.
Administrative and Managerial (Staff)
Manage payroll and personnel issues.
Assist with hiring of operational staff for the facility.
Manage employee training and growth through computerized training program and performance management process.
Manage change, encourage capability, motivate staff, development and foster teamwork within the plant.
Ensure all employees, contractors and visitors are appropriately trained.
Timely and accurate entry of information required to invoice the customer.
Accept On-call duty as required.
Administrative and Managerial (Customer)
Follow all Quality Control requirements to ensure a quality product is delivered to Messer’s customers. Meet regulatory requirements (where applicable).
Assist Area Manager with managing customer relationships; Act as point of contact for day-to-day operational issues with customers (customer liaison - including tonnage invoicing data collection).
Promote customer focus amongst staff.
Manage customer reporting process (if applicable).
Provide technical support to commercial account representatives.
Administrative and Managerial (Fiscal)
Assist Area Manager with planning budget(s) and control variable costs.
Perform benefit analysis for decisions.
Meet or exceed performance indicators.
Oversee and facilitate key maintenance activities through Messer (SAP) and required customer interfaces including:
Work orders
Parts procurement
Inventory process
Required Skills
Math – basic algebra, fractions/percentages, unit conversion.
Personal computer proficiency (Internet, word processing, spreadsheets), and other software used by the company.
Knowledge of Messer Management Processes.
Strong organizational ability.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal abilities to support mentoring/coaching activities.
Aptitude for Project management/Change management.
Capacity for Crisis Management skills – damage control, tradeoffs, etc.
Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with relevant Occupational Health and Safety regulatory standards.
Strong mechanical aptitude.
Ability to interpret engineering and electrical drawings to include P&IDs and One Line Diagrams.
Required Education
Bachelor's degree Preferred - Discipline: Engineering or Technical College Degree or equivalent formal education and certification related to a technical discipline.
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 Years (Bachelor's Degree) - Type: industrial/plant operations/maintenance experience.
Other Qualifications
Physically able to perform all duties required which may involve among other things, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, and lifting and carrying loads of up to 50 lbs.
Ability to climb to heights 200 ft above grade and work effectively.
Reside within a reasonable distance of the plant.
Valid driver's license with good record.
Applicable Competencies
Business Acumen - Required
Cross-Cultural Communication & Collaboration - Required
Customer Focus - Critical
Decision-Making and Execution - Required
Embracing and Leading Change - Required
Employee Development & Empowerment - Critical
Functional & Technical Competence - Critical
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution - Critical
Personal Development - Critical
Process and Project and Risk Management - Critical
Visible Leadership – Required
Key interfaces
Customer(s)
Carriers and drivers while operating at the facility