Process Operation Lead

A-Gas Americas • Rhome, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Gas Chromatography
• Experience with Chemical Blending and Transferring
• Experience Driving ISO/Tanker containers using a Yard Hostler desired
• Previous experience operating distillation columns

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Distillation Process Manager, this role will lead multiple process operators across 2 shifts:
• Assigning daily job assignments to employees in their respective area
• Scheduling equipment usage
• Ensuring employees are properly trained to perform the essential functions of their roles including operating equipment and following company policies and SOPs
• Providing a collaborative/team environment through ongoing coaching and mentoring
• Responsible for very thorough and detailed pass down of work assignments to the next shift to ensure no breaks in key priorities
• Acts as an ambassador and ensures adherence for all team/personnel in observance of safe practices and good housekeeping
• Drive a team-focused and professional environment through both words and actions
• Subject matter experts on distillation process and purging NCGs
• Takes initiative to troubleshoot and solve problems as they arise
• Utilizes all available resources to meet the production schedule and productivity goals
• Provides 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
• Provides data as required to track the teams' progress towards achieving department and company goals and objectives
• Instructs and trains new operators; procedural revision and required regulatory training
• Understands and follows GMP guidelines and ISO 9001 where applicable
• Read Blend sheets and record all information required, both written and electronically
• Safely handle and transfer flammable materials
• Operate various pieces of process equipment related to the specific job function such as batch tanks, pumps, compressors, etc.
• Routinely works from formulas, charts, tables, and schedules
• Monitor and control temperatures, rotating equipment, pressures, mass, and volumetric flow
• Responsible for maintaining proper records to avoid efficiency losses and cross-contamination of other products
• Performs routine inspection of equipment, such as pumps, hoses, compressors, chillers, etc., and records data as required
• Replaces damaged or worn parts such as changing filters and other minor maintenance tasks as needed/requested.
• Report any faults, site, and maintenance issues to Maintenance to ensure site safety and product quality.
• Encourage and participate in a Health and Safety culture to ensure a safe practicing environment.
• Responsible for ensuring that quality control is implemented on a constant basis.
• Personally, follow all operational processes and carry out quality control checks and ensure the close inspection of the work activities of the team.
• Reinforce the importance of the Awareness policy to site personnel, to keep smooth and safe running of workshop operations.
• Ensures that product is processed meeting established regulatory, customer and A-Gas internal requirements and specifications.
• Sample product throughout the shift to ensure on-spec product.
• Follows Quality protocol concerning required documentation of verifications and the documentation, notification and handling of nonconformities.
• Additional duties/ad hoc project as assigned/requested by management

Benefits

• Affordable health coverage for employees and your family
• Low-cost Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k retirement with company match
• 10 Paid Holidays, plus 2 flex days for your use
• Generous paid time off for personal, vacation, parental, and medical leave
• All required PPE is provided, including an annual boot allowance, gloves, glasses, and uniforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED