Plant Manager, Victoria

Air Liquide•Bloomington, TX

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers. Air Liquide is Hiring for a Plant Manager in Bloomington, TX! At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative. We are looking for you !

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (BSChE or BSME).
8+ years in continuous process manufacturing (cryogenics, petrochemicals, or refining), with a minimum of 3 years in direct supervisory or plant leadership roles.
Deep understanding of cryogenic process cycles, rotating equipment, DCS/PLC control systems, continuous monitoring, and PSM compliance.
P&L management, root-cause failure analysis (RCFA), continuous improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma), and strong crisis leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial gases or chemical manufacturing.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
Manage the site OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Monitor operational KPIs, drive energy management initiatives, and control maintenance costs to hit profitability targets.
Coach, 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).