Shift Team Leader (Board Operator/Supervisor)

INEOS•Texas City, TX

About The Position

The Plasticizer Shift Team Lead is the frontline supervisor for an asset operations crew of Outside Operators. The role is responsible for safely operating the chemical production process, controlling it from the board within its design operating envelopes, and supporting field activities during the shift. The position works a 12-hour rotating shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The Shift Team Leader is accountable for safety, health, and environmental performance; compliance with laws, policies, procedures, and safety standards; development and leadership of the operations team; safe and reliable control of production; coordination between Operations and work execution teams; and cost-conscious operation of the asset. The role coaches and evaluates operators, ensures training and qualifications are current, leads shift handovers and operational response, coordinates maintenance readiness, and supports production targets while protecting personnel, equipment, and process safety systems.

Requirements

At least 5 years of Operator experience in a petrochemical or refinery setting.
At least 2 years of Console Operator experience.
At least 18 years of age and a high school diploma or GED.
Must possess or obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card before the first day of employment.
Must have a current, valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship (U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident).
Knowledge, skills, and training related to safe work practices, including Life Saving Rules, 20 Safety Principles, lockout/tagout, system and process openings, work at heights, hot work, confined-space entry, and energized electrical work.
Basic knowledge of chemicals and their safe handling.
Basic understanding of Windows-based programs, including MS Word, MS Excel, and Outlook.
Experience coordinating and supporting maintenance activities.
Strong process troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed teamwork and leadership skills.
Self-initiated learning, time-management skills, and follow-through on corrective actions.

Nice To Haves

Process Technology (P-Tech) degree preferred.
Supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership competencies preferred.

Responsibilities

Meet site safety, health, and environmental objectives and comply with governmental requirements, company policies, procedures, and standards.
Prioritize team safety, promote compliance with INEOS Life Saving Rules and the INEOS 20 Principles of Process and Behavioral Safety, and stop work or initiate safe shutdown when warranted.
Ensure procedures and checklists are followed, and arrange review and updates when content is inaccurate or incomplete.
Report shift incidents and follow up to ensure root causes are identified and corrected.
Ensure operational and safety training is implemented and reinforced, and that employees understand their right and duty to stop unsafe work.
Participate in task planning, incident investigations, management of change, process hazard analyses, near-miss reviews, audits, and other activities related to safety, environmental, quality, reliability, and operating cost.
Initiate safety-device bypass approvals, manage bypass removal, initiate return-to-service documentation, and keep the compliance calendar current.
Coach, counsel, support, and evaluate operators; provide praise or reprimands, recommend discipline when appropriate, and conduct annual performance appraisals.
Identify operator training needs and opportunities, ensure timely completion of training and qualifications, and train or cross-train operators for board positions.
Manage shift personnel matters including absentee reporting, discipline, payroll exception verification and entry, and approval of outside-operations time before payroll processing.
Coordinate with other Shift Team Leaders, Training Coordinators, and SSLs to share feedback about direct reports and resolve team concerns, including conflict resolution.
Ensure Outside Operators follow procedures, protocols, policies, and established training and qualification guidelines.
Develop direct reports through delegation, training, coaching, job assignments, and sharing best practices across shifts; contribute as a member of the INEOS management team.
Operate the asset control board within design operating envelopes and optimize day-to-day operations for efficiency, production, reliability, and cost.
Perform or coordinate startup, shutdown, isolation, and decontamination of plant equipment.
Identify operational issues, address them or escalate them promptly, and adjust process parameters or shut down units as needed during unusual events and severe weather.
Respond to area emergencies, including utility losses and energy releases, using emergency procedures and safety equipment and systems.
Provide thorough shift relief; communicate operating conditions, unusual events, safety concerns, maintenance activities, permit status, transfers, anticipated logistics, and staffing levels to the incoming shift.
Maintain shift logs, review operator log sheets and PI data, and take appropriate action when records or operating conditions indicate a concern.
Lead procedure reviews and maintain knowledge of the process and unit changes to detect abnormal conditions, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
Issue daily production reports for the assigned unit, explaining safety, environmental, and production exceptions.
Identify alarm-management improvements and review and recommend updates to plant operating envelopes.
Assess and request chemicals used in the asset process.
Maintain safety-system integrity through routine electronic interlock checks and review of outside-operator process-safety tasks.
Enter high-quality work notifications, communicate work needs to Work Execution, follow up on notification visibility and priority, and ensure operators provide troubleshooting feedback on rejected notifications.
Ensure equipment is ready for maintenance according to schedule and drive resolution of delays.
Direct field operators and field activities to support safe, reliable operation, and support turnaround scope development.
Challenge operators to optimize processes and equipment, identify production or supply constraints, and maximize energy efficiency.