Scope of the Position

Responsible for all Operations and Maintenance activities at the plant and keeping the plant in a safe and reliable operating condition. The responsibilities include management of all site operations, maintenance personnel, contract maintenance personnel, day to day production activities, the Preventive Maintenances program, the Mechanical Integrity Program, and the CAPEX program. Ensuring all activities are done in a safe, environmentally sound, fiscally prudent manner, in keeping up with the Responsible Care ethic and Chemtrade's culture and values.

Position: Operations Manager

Shift: Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and control Operations activities within the plant - 25%
• Planning and control of budgets for both Maintenance and Operations - 20%
• Plan, schedule and organize plant outages.5%
• Organize and control maintenance and operations human resources. Plan, organize, and control production, staffing, and maintenance activities - 15%
• Organize and lead efforts to investigate, identify, and implement solutions related to process upsets, customer quality issues, process improvements, process and human productivity, and any other variances within the Scope of Position - 10%
• Lead the establishment of Responsible Care ethics within the maintenance organization and, as appropriate, within the whole plant - 5%
• Control compliance of all activities within Scope of Position as relates to plant safety standards and practices - 5%
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager - 5%
• Optimize resource allocation for maintaining the plant and improve process uptime - 5%
• On-call rotation for maintenance and operations along with the Plant Manager- 5%

What You Need To Be Successful

Education:

• Associate degree in engineering or related field.

Experience:

• At least 10 years working experience in chemical plant environment, with extensive knowledge of maintenance procedures with focus in preventive and predictive maintenance.
• At least 5 years supervisory experience.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

• Employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision.
• Employee must be physically capable of spending long hours outdoors and occasionally work in protected clothing and equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders (including vertical).
• Must be "fit for duty".

Work Environment

Must be able to perform under the following conditions:

• Work in awkward or confining workspaces.
• Work in elevated places.
• Work in outdoor environment.
• Work in noisy environment.
• Work in areas that are dusty and have some odor from chemicals and etc.
• Safety is a job requirement.
• Able to work in Adverse Weather Conditions.
• Must be capable of spending long hours outdoors on your feet and occasionally work in protective clothing and equipment such as: rain suits, face shields, hoods, and etc.

What Chemtrade Offers You

Embracing Diversity, Maximizing Results

At Chemtrade we are committed to cultivating a work environment that embraces and values the unique qualities of every employee. We believe in harnessing the richness of diverse talents, ideas, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to drive our business forward. Our vision is to create a workplace where all individuals feel respected, empowered, and inspired to contribute their experiences, ideas, and perspectives.

In our culture, we celebrate multiple approaches and viewpoints. To foster an inclusive environment, we actively encourage the creation of Employee Resource Groups. These groups provide platforms for employees to share their unique perspectives, contribute their ideas, and help shape our inclusive culture. Together, we strive to build a workplace that recognizes and celebrates the diverse voices within our organization.

We recognize that the diversity of our employees is paramount to our organization's success. It is through the diversity of perspectives that we develop and shape programs and tools that support our employees' growth and career management. Join us in our journey towards building an inclusive workplace that values diversity and promotes the personal and professional development of our employees.

We recognize the immense value of Employee Resource Groups (ERG's) in fostering an including and supportive work environment. Our ERG's serve as vital platforms for employees to connect, share experiences, and celebrate their unique backgrounds and perspectives.

We firmly believe that diversity drives innovation and fuels our success as an organization. By encouraging the formation of ERG's, we aim to create a workplace where all individual feel empowered to bring their whole selves to work and contribute their diverse talents and ideas. Additionally, we understand the importance of work-life balance and the well-being of our employees and their families. That is why we proudly offer a range of family-friendly benefits and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

We are committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their lives and ensuring they can thrive both professionally and personally. Join us and be a part of a company that values diversity, inclusion and the well-being of it's employees.

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