Plant Manager, Victoria
Safety & Regulatory Compliance
Enforce strict alignment with OSHA, EPA, and Air Liquide EHS standards.
Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols, risk assessments, emergency response plans, and root-cause investigations.
Operations & Asset Reliability
Oversee continuous operation of cryogenic distillation columns, heavy turbomachinery (main air compressors, expansion turbines), and gas purification systems.
Optimize specific power consumption and ensure high facility uptime.
Financial Management
Manage the site OPEX and CAPEX budgets.
Monitor operational KPIs, drive energy management initiatives, and control maintenance costs to hit profitability targets.
Team Leadership
Coach, mentor, and direct a team of shift operators, maintenance technicians, and process engineers.
Drive workforce training, competency tracking, and talent development.
Supply Chain & Customer Delivery
Cook, mentor, and direct a team of shift operators, maintenance technicians, and process engineers.
Drive workforce training, competency tracking, and talent development.
Coordinate closely with pipeline systems, bulk gas distribution logistics, and commercial teams to fulfill continuous supply agreements and meet strict product purity requirements (including medical and electronics-grade standards).
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (BSChE or BSME).
- Experience: 8+ years in continuous process manufacturing (cryogenics, petrochemicals, or refining), with a minimum of 3 years in direct supervisory or plant leadership roles.
- Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of cryogenic process cycles, rotating equipment, DCS/PLC control systems, continuous monitoring, and PSM compliance.
- Key Skills: P&L management, root-cause failure analysis (RCFA), continuous improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma), and strong crisis leadership.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in industrial gases or chemical manufacturing.