Lead Production Technician

Job Overview:

Accountable to operate and control process units and all components in a safe, efficient, and environmentally acceptable manner. The Lead Operator is part of a team responsible for safely operating production units in full compliance with safety, reliability, quality assurance and daily customer requirements.

This position makes and implements operational decisions meeting customer requirements based on full awareness of viability, safety, cost, and other benefits. The Lead Operator is results-oriented with good interpersonal, computer, and team-based skills, and can demonstrate understanding and use of P&I diagrams, written procedures and policies, and problem solving in their daily work. This individual exhibit’s safety and environmental leadership in all aspects of their job.

In addition, the Lead Operator will also provide leadership and direction with shift operations.

Job Scope:

Plant Operations:

The Lead Operator continuously monitors and proactively checks the operation for efficiency and strives to anticipate problems before they occur.

The position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination of work requests, work permits and equipment isolation; following each work project through completion to ensure safe return to normal operation; and providing front-line communications to customers and facility management on product and process conditions.

Operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations and daily customer requirements.

• Accountable for adherence to all Corporate and Plant Policies.
• Maximize reliability to avoid unscheduled shutdowns resulting in interruption of supply to customers.
• Keeps and maintains all necessary production logs and records.
• Understand and follow all SMP, SOP, COP, OSS, OPS alerts and Technical Bulletins.
• Continuous review and comments on SOP’s to provide guidance in procedural updates
• Understand P&ID and control loop input-output logic.
• Allowed and expected to make process decisions within specified boundaries established by plant supervision.
• Support maintenance staff to maintain building and grounds equipment in compliance.
• Always maintains the highest degree of personal safety and environmental accountability.
• Communicates all deviations/incidents and questions to plant supervision in a timely manner.

Safety/Environmental:

• Always maintains the highest degree of personal safety and environmental accountability.
• Responsible for the compliance of MOC’s and Safety Meetings of team members.
• Always wear appropriate PPE
• Accountable for issuing, monitoring and closeout of SWP and Confined Space permits
• Adheres to LOTO policy
• Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental policies and SOP’s
• Communicates all deviations/incidents and questions to plant supervision in a timely manner
• Maintains the Zero Waste Initiative
• Adheres to and monitors the PSM/RMP Program.
• Instructs on-site Contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and always maintains frequent surveillance to assure their compliance. Responsible for the Contractor Observation Program.
• Responsible for attending and participating in all plant Safety meetings.
• Conducts daily plant safety inspections to identify and correct plant and equipment hazards.
• Must adhere to all security requirements and policies
• Must be knowledgeable and practiced in all Emergency Procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the training of team members as directed by supervision to include, but not limited to the following:
• Initial Operator Training
• PSM Refresher Training
• Operator Qualification Training
• Assist in the development of SSOP’s, training and implementation
• Shift coverage on an as needed basis
• Assist in developing, planning & executing planned TAR’s
• Attends and contributes during the Morning Meetings
• Assists in the completion of ACMS Work Orders to ensure compliance at all times
• Assists in the completion of EAM Work Orders to ensure compliance at all times
• Assists in the completion of RCA/RCI items to ensure compliance at all times
• Assists in the completion of PHA items to ensure compliance at all times
• Maintain LMS compliance
• Required to carry cell phone
• Required to be on an On-call schedule
• Assist in SWP / Confined Space Permits review / corrective actions

This list is a clarification of the lead technician roles and responsibilities and is not intended to be all inclusive.

Qualifications:

• 10 years’ experience in an industrial production environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate in applied sciences Degree or equivalent apprenticeship preferred.
• Previous experience in a continuous chemical operation environment preferred.
• Motivated, self-starter capable of effectively managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Relevant computer and technical skills.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and holidays, as required.
• Must have good, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job:
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Work in tight and closed spaces.
• Be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

ID: 25002124

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• industrial production environment: 10 years (Required)
• continuous chemical operation: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sulphur, LA 70664 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sulphur, LA 70664: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person