Process Operation Lead

About the role

A-Gas is a global leader in Lifecycle Refrigerant Management. As the world's largest refrigerant reclamation company, we constantly strive to drive technology and innovation into our business to continue providing our customers with the best environmental solutions.

The Column Shift Lead will oversee all production activities under the direction of the Distillation Process Manager; duties include assisting the safe and efficient setup of multiple separation towers and being accountable for site monitoring of pressures, valves, pumps, and hoses.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple process operators across 2 shifts, assigning daily job assignments to employees in their respective area
• Schedule equipment usage and ensure employees are properly trained to perform the essential functions of their roles
• Provide a collaborative/team environment through ongoing coaching and mentoring
• Act as an ambassador and ensure adherence to safe practices and good housekeeping
• Troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise, utilizing all available resources to meet production schedule and productivity goals
• Provide direct and daily feedback to the responsible Supervisor regarding any personnel, equipment, safety, or productivity problems
• Support Planning Lead on providing constant feedstock for the distillation columns and blending final products
• Provide data as required to track the teams' progress towards achieving department and company goals and objectives
• Instruct and train new operators, and perform routine inspection of equipment
• Maintain proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
• Perform routine maintenance tasks as needed/requested, and report any faults, site, and maintenance issues to Maintenance
• Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe practicing environment
• Ensure that quality control is implemented on a constant basis, and personally follow all operational processes and carry out quality control checks

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Ability to obtain EPA 608 Certification within 6-months of employment
• Ability to obtain Forklift certification
• Possess a valid Driver's License

Qualifications

Essential: Process Technology Degree or prior experience in a Process Operator role, excellent math skills, basic mechanical aptitude, Microsoft word/excel required, experience in manufacturing, or specialty gas industry, understanding of basic engineering, warehouse, and environmental services, understanding of distillation and HMI operation of distillation columns

Preferred: Experience with Gas Chromatography, experience with Chemical Blending and Transferring, experience driving ISO/Tanker containers using a Yard Hostler

Physical Demand Requirements

Good physical fitness and able to handle, move and/or lift at least 50 pounds, ability to sit 10% of the day; stand and walk 80-90% of the time, pushing/pulling up to 50% of the time, lifting/carrying from one level to another approximately 20% of the time

Benefits

• Sunday - Wednesday or Wednesday - Sunday Day shift rotation, some overtime may be required
• Comprehensive Benefits: Affordable health coverage for employees and your family, Low-cost Dental and Vision benefits, 401k retirement with company match
• Work-Life Balance: 10 Paid Holidays, plus 2 flex days for your use, Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave
• Safety First Mindset: All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms