Manager, Acid/Util/An/Sol

Nutrien•Augusta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Requirements

10+ years’ experience in operations in Acid, Utilities and Solution plant environment
Minimum 7+ years in supervision
Management and supervisory skills and be able to effectively manage employees and contractors
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects and adjust quickly as needed
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with both company and contract employees
Ability to work independently with a goal orientated self-motivated attitude
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
Ability to work all shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed and required
Availability to respond to call-out as assigned

Responsibilities

Ensures that the Acid/Util/An/Sol plants are operated and maintained in accordance with Process Safety Management (PSM) guidelines
Direct, plan, and coordinate all the Areas’ activities in a safe manner – Acid/Util/An/Sol
Provide day to day oversight of plant in an effective, efficient, safe and environmental manner to maximize production levels within Federal, State, Local regulatory requirements, Company Policies and Procedures and industry best practice
Direct the administration of operating procedures and practices, including safety and emergency procedures related to both plant and environment
Lead and facilitate the departmental safety and environmental efforts, programs, (i.e. observations, KPASs, LCAs safety meetings) and regulatory compliance and ensures employee understanding of these areas
Ensure maximum reliability of quality production output of the process units and the on-time shipment of products
Ensure the proper coordination of maintenance repair activities
Conduct performance appraisals on direct reports and sets goals and objectives for their job performance and professional development
Prepare the annual departmental budgeting, department projects & associated department activities
Monitor operational and financial results versus plan and ensure appropriate reporting of the results, as well as identifying issues that could impact goal attainment
Accept and promote ownership of the area’s operating units, directing and evaluating job lists for daily maintenance jobs, short outages, and turnaround planning
Initiate and oversee the Operations training program and Operations training modifications and recertification system
Review and analyze plant reliability data (such as "Lost Tons") and develop plans with Operations and Maintenance personnel to improve plant reliability
Resource for the Engineering departmental activities for process de-bottlenecking and process optimizations
Interface with Company Sales and Marketing personnel and plant customers for product shipment and customer complaints
Oversee hiring, performance management, development, and motivation of all Operations employees
Ensure the ongoing training and development of the Shift Supervisors and Operating Technicians, in addition to the departments Operator Certification Program
Interact and coordinate with all levels of department personnel, other site department personnel, contactors, local regulatory officials, and local community members
Assist in process designs including equipment specifications, operating instructions and training, process P&ID’s, and Management of Change
Participate on process HAZOP reviews, safety audits, process improvement teams and various other plant team projects
Perform process engineering calculations, i.e. energy balances, process flows, etc.
Provide technical support for departmental personnel
Respond to, contain, and clean up spills such that the release of hazardous waste or hazardous waste constituents to the environment is either prevented or minimized as much as possible
Properly containerize hazardous waste
Assist in the development of short and long-range objectives for the improvement of the unit operations
Act in the capacity of the Operations Manager when required