Operations Superintendent

Job Overview:

Linde U.S. Gases is currently seeking a Production Superintendent in Hamilton, MS. This position will report to the Plant Manager.

The Hamilton, MS facility consists of two cryogenic air separation plants along with pipelines and auxiliary equipment for supplying gaseous oxygen, nitrogen, and compressed air to a neighboring customer. The Plant Superintendent will be responsible for ensuring production requirements are met, and the facility is operated in a safe, efficient, and compliant manner. This is a front-line operations role that will respond to unplanned events, work independently, and make technical decisions and recommendations to ensure the reliable and efficient operation of the facility. This position requires a combination of office and field work. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Key responsibilities:

• Direct management of plant technicians.
• Compliance with all applicable regulatory, policy, and internal engineering standards.
• Maximize efficiency and operating capacity of the plant.
• Troubleshooting plant process, or equipment problems, and implementing solutions.
• Maintain QA program, facilitate customer and corporate audits.
• Coordinates major outage and project work with reliability centers, mechanical integrity team, and capital project teams to ensure most efficient and cost-effective execution.
• Local point of contact for dedicated pipeline customers.
• Maintain documentation of equipment and processes.
• Responsible for process safety information related to plant activities (MOC, LOTO, PTW).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of industrial experience. Will consider relevant work experience in lieu of degree.
• Preferred candidate will have at least one year of experience leading a team in an industrial setting.
• Working knowledge of industrial gas plant processes.
• Experience with installation and troubleshooting of industrial equipment.
• Working knowledge of hazardous work permitting processes and Management of Change (MOC).
• Must have excellent communication, team interaction, and presentation skills.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working independently, effectively manages multiple tasks, and achieves results with minimal supervision.
• Must have a positive attitude, be willing to quickly adapt to changing situations, have strong communications skills, and a strong will to build and maintain productive relationships across departmental lines.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

About Linde:

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

Culture:

At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

Benefits:

Linde Gases US offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package. Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth. Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level. Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

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