Purpose of the position

• 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 in 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 the 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 customers relationship; 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 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
• Area manager and Supply managers
• Transport Mgr (if applicable)
• ROC staff (if applicable)
• Maintenance Technician,
• Instrument Technician,
• Operations Technicians,
• Regional and Central Support Staff
• HSEQ Field Support
• Contractors
• Vendors