Operations Shift Supervisor - Olefins III

Formosa Plastics • Point Comfort, TX

2d

About The Position

The purpose of the Shift Supervisor position is to be directly in charge of the Olefins 3-unit process operators and ensure the operators are up to date on the company's policies and process knowledge within the unit. The Shift Supervisor is also responsible for ensuring the unit operates in a safe manner while complying with environmental protocols, stipulations, and regulations. While still meeting production goals and maintaining quality standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years' experience in Chemical/Petrochemical Operations as a chemical operator.
• Personal computer and applicable software including the ability to learn new systems that the company introduces.
• Use of hand tools, gauges, indicators, operation of DCS and sample testing equipment.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good business writing ability.
• Good organizational skills that allow the management of multiple issues
• Able to control the process on DCS (Process computers/controllers).
• Possess knowledge of Analytical Instruments
• High school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of direct job-related experience required

Nice To Haves

• Olefins experience and DCS certification preferred.
• with a process chemical operator course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and Lead: Assign the operators to their areas of responsibility weekly and monitor daily by reviewing the log sheets and checklists. Handle any conflicts, whether operational or personal, that develop. Be clear and precise in communications with operators and obtain feedback to ensure he/she understands the communication.
• Operations: Assess the Olefins 3-unit operations by reviewing the log sheets, logbook notes, PI trends, and DCS readings. Manage, solve, and /or recommend resolving discrepancies, deviations, and abnormalities by staying up to date on the operational processes within Olefins 3. Direct the proper operational steps during nights and weekends if a situation arises.
• Facilitate the Fulfillment of Work Orders: Gather and collect the daily/weekly/monthly checklists and review for abnormalities. Flag abnormalities and relay them to the Operation Staff personnel (Day Supervisors / Managers) in the unit supervisor report. Follow up with maintenance work to reduce equipment downtime and ensure repairs are through to reduce subsequent failures and downtime.
• Staff Development: Evaluate the contract operators from the Process Operator Program. Develop each individual’s talents to the fullest, creating an environment that supports collaboration, cross-functional team, and information sharing.
• THM: Promote cleanliness and order through implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant like new condition.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees