Shift Team Leader (Board Operator/Supervisor)

INEOS•Texas City, TX

About The Position

The Plasticizer Shift Team Leader (STL) is the frontline supervisor for an asset operations crew of Outside Operators. The role is responsible for safely operating the chemical production process, maintaining continuous control-board operation within the process’s design operating envelopes, and supporting field activities during the shift. The position works a 12-hour rotating shift that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. The STL leads the operations team, promotes safe work practices, supports employee training and performance, and ensures compliance with applicable laws, site policies, procedures, and safety requirements. The role also controls the production process to meet targets while protecting equipment and maintaining mechanical and safety-system integrity. The STL coordinates operational needs with maintenance and execution teams and helps manage production costs, capacity, reliability, and energy efficiency.

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 in the United States permanently without visa sponsorship.
Knowledge, skills, and training in safe work practices, including Life Saving Rules, 20 Safety Principles, lockout/tagout, system and process openings, working 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.
Good process troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication, teamwork and leadership skills, self-initiated learning, time management, and follow-through on corrective actions.
Prior supervisory experience, including experience with other companies, is required if the candidate has fewer than 5 years of plant-operations experience within the company.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Meet site SHE objectives and comply with governmental laws, company policies, and site standards.
Prioritize team safety, promote compliance with safety rules and principles, and stop work or initiate a safe asset shutdown when warranted.
Ensure procedures, checklists, operational and safety training, and the compliance calendar are maintained and followed; initiate reviews and updates when content is incomplete or inaccurate.
Report shift-related incidents and follow up on investigations, root causes, and corrective actions; participate in task planning, MOC, PHAs, near-miss reviews, audits, and other site activities.
Initiate safety-device bypass approvals, manage bypass removal according to procedure, and initiate return-to-service documentation.
Coach, counsel, support, and evaluate operators; conduct annual performance appraisals and provide praise, reprimands, or recommendations for discipline as appropriate.
Identify operator training needs and opportunities, ensure timely completion of training and qualifications, and train or cross-train employees for board-operator step-up duties.
Manage shift personnel matters, including absentee reporting, discipline, payroll exceptions, and approval of outside-operator time before payroll processing.
Communicate with other Shift Team Leaders, Training Coordinators, and SSLs about direct reports’ performance, attendance, and training; address team concerns and facilitate conflict resolution.
Delegate and develop team members through training, coaching, and job assignments; share best practices across shifts and support the INEOS management team.
Operate the asset control board within design operating envelopes and safely start up, shut down, isolate, and decontaminate plant equipment.
Identify and address or escalate operational issues; adjust process parameters for unusual events and severe weather, including shutting down the unit when necessary.
Respond to area emergencies by following emergency procedures and using safety equipment and systems to protect personnel, equipment, and process integrity.
Optimize daily console operations for efficiency; provide thorough shift relief and document operational conditions and significant events in shift logs.
Review operator log sheets and PI data, act on abnormal conditions, lead procedure reviews, and maintain process knowledge to troubleshoot issues and help eliminate root causes.
Issue daily production reports with explanations of safety, environmental, and production exceptions; identify alarm-management improvements and recommend updates to operating envelopes.
Assess and order chemicals used in the asset process and maintain safety-system integrity through routine interlock checks and review of outside-operator process safety tasks.
Enter and follow up on quality work notifications, coordinate needs and priorities with Work Execution, address rejected notifications, and ensure equipment is ready for scheduled maintenance.
Direct field-operator activities to support safe and reliable operations and support turnaround scope development for the asset.
Challenge operators to optimize processes and equipment, identify production or supply limitations, and maximize energy efficiency, capacity, and reliability.