Director of HyCO Operations Excellence

Linde•The Woodlands, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of HyCO Operations Excellence is responsible for setting direction for the U.S. HyCO Operations Excellence team by defining and replicating best practices to ensure world class performance in areas such as process safety, process engineering, training, and sustainable production efficiency. This position collaborates with other global HyCO leaders, Engineering, Technical Operations leadership, R&D, GOE, and other global counterparts in HyCO plant operations.

Requirements

Background in Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (B.Sc., M.Sc., or Ph.D.)
15+ years of relevant work experience
Chemical and/or Refining background preferred
Demonstrated operations leadership experience preferred
Able to travel 15% domestically and internationally

Responsibilities

Replicate best practices in process safety, efficiency improvements, cost-reduction programs, and reliability across HyCO operations
Consult with engineering and project teams on the overall quality, reliability, and efficiency of new HyCO plant construction
Support teams in making complex and/or controversial decisions, empower others to make decisions, and help U.S. HyCO leaders establish priorities that support business strategy
Resolve critical issues and lead or consult on cross-functional and special project teams beyond the scope of the assigned function
Participate in business development, operations management, and the development and implementation of new design approaches, tools, and best practices for operations
Establish and maintain a global network of contacts; collaborate with engineering teams and global counterparts in the EU and APAC regions to share lessons learned and best practices, while supporting long-range capital planning and business plans