Sulfuric Acid Plant Manager

Role

The Sulfuric Acid Plant Manager will be tasked with supporting efforts in operating a new sulfuric acid plant in a safe and effective manner. The role serves as the leader to manage the operations of the Sulfuric Acid Plant and Site Utilities. The Sulfuric Acid Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of this facility from production and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. This role will help develop processes or review processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity of the Sulfuric Acid and Utility Areas.  The role will also look to continually improve safety for theses processes.  The successful candidate will possess strong communication and leadership skills with a track record of problem solving and will be familiar with typical acid production and chemical processing equipment. 

Responsibilities

·       Review, create and implement a positive safety and environmentally sound culture with the right procedures and programs for the Sulfuric Acid and Utilities facilities.

·       Set up the operations team to commission and start up the Sulfuric Acid Plant and Utilities and bring it to design capacity.

·       Provide advice and guidance to contractors, employees, and consultants to ensure Company and corporate standards are applied and maintained.

·       Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations for the Sulfuric Acid Plant and Utilities areas.

·       Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.

·       Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time availability of the Sulfuric Acid Plant and Utility’s needs.

·       Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.

·       Maintain the Sulfuric Acid Plant and Utility areas per OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other requirements as needed.

·       Share a trusting relationship with workgroup, manage and develop staff for the Sulfuric Acid Plant and Utilities areas.

·       Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions.

·       Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime.

·       Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

·       Stay up to date with the latest sulfuric acid and utility management best practices and concepts.

·       Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

·       Bachelor’s degree in chemical/mechanical engineering or relevant degree required.

·       Ten or more years’ experience serving as a manager or similar role in the sulfuric acid or chemical industry.

·       Proven work experience as a Plant Manager or equivalent role.

·       Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.

·       Adequate knowledge of business and management principles and systems (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).

·       Strong understanding of chemical process engineering principles and unit operations.

·       Experience with large scale chemical, acid facilities, mineral, and hydrometallurgical/fertilizer processes is preferred.

·       Experience in an OSHA PSM facility is required.

·       Strong interest and focus on safety and environment.