POSITION SUMMARY
Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead day-to-day plant
operations. This role is responsible for managing operational staff, overseeing schedules and
timecards, ensuring training and competency development, and driving safe, reliable production. The ideal candidate has strong Oil & Gas process knowledge, is proficient with PI and operational data, and is a visible, hands-on leader who enforces standards and develops people.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily plant operations and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable performanceOversee shift handovers, safety meetings, and daily operational prioritiesReview operator rounds and logs; investigate abnormal conditionsAct as escalation point during upsets or trips
Daily Operations & Shift Management
Lead daily plant operations and ensure safe, compliant, and reliable performanceOversee shift handovers, safety meetings, and daily operational prioritiesReview operator rounds and logs; investigate abnormal conditionsAct as escalation point during upsets or trips
Personnel Management
Directly supervise approximately 8 operations personnelManage shift schedules, overtime, and timecard approvalsConduct coaching, feedback, and performance discussions
Process Oversight & Performance
Maintain knowledge of systems including pretreatment, liquefaction, BOG, storage, and loadoutUse PI and process data to monitor performance and identify trendsSupport troubleshooting and root-cause analysis
Training & Competency
Oversee operator onboarding, training, and qualificationEnsure operators meet competency requirementsSupport continuous skills development
Maintenance & Reliability Interface
Coordinate with Maintenance on daily prioritiesSupport LOTO and equipment preparationReduce reactive maintenance through improved operating discipline
Safety & Compliance
Enforce SOPs, permits, and safe work practicesPromote stop-work authority and strong safety cultureSupport audits and regulatory compliance
Qualifications
3+ years of experience in a similar roleExperience in gas processing, or cryogenic operationsLeadership experience in industrial operationsKnowledge of process systems and controlsExperience with PI System or similar tools
Work Environment
Industrial facilityFrequent field presence requiredAvailability for off-hours support as needed Read Less
