Ammonia Supervisor

Description:

We are seeking an Ammonia Supervisor for the Gulf Coast Ammonia facility in Texas City, TX.

Reporting to the Ammonia Superintendent, the Ammonia Supervisor will have broad responsibilities in supporting the site as part of the local Leadership Team in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the Texas City, GCA team and equipment. The individual will be responsible to lead a team of 12-13 Plant Operators and Shift Team Leads in operating and maintaining a 3600 metric ton per day ammonia synthesis plant and associated product pipeline. In addition, the successful candidate will be expected to gain technical proficiency to provide backup for the other unit supervisors within the facility.

The facility assets include Air Products largest Steam Methane Reformer at 175MMSCFD H2, a 100,000 Nm3/Hr Nitrogen Air Separation Unit, a 3600 T/D Ammonia Plant and Ammonia Pipelines, 63 MW of Steam Turbine Power Generation and large Utility System. The facility has connections to the Air Products Gulf Coast Pipeline system for Hydrogen and external parties for Natural Gas, Water and Power. The 3600 T/D Ammonia Plant is owned by a 3rd party, Gulf Coast Ammonia, with separate Environmental Permits, but is operated by Air Products as part of the integrated operation of the overall facility.

Job Duties

• Supervise regular scheduled activities & special projects, and act to remedy any difficulties.
• Support of all aspects of the day-to-day operation, including supervising operators
• Leading the investigation of unexpected plant events to resolve root cause and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence of issues.
• Assuring adherence to AP Operating procedures and Global Safety Standards
• Ensuring sites compliance with Preventative Maintenance tasks, Compliance Management tasks, Red Border action items, etc.
• Ensure smooth running of the operation activities as it relates to managing staff, equipment, contractors, etc.
• Ensure that every employee participate in the Air Products BSP (Basic Safety Program).
• Achieving environmental compliance targets.
• Provide support to the West Gulf Coast Pipeline Team in managing the ammonia pipeline.
• Assist in developing and maintaining plant budget.
• Work with HYCO PROS (Project Resources & Outage Services) group for Projects and Turnaround Planning.
• Approve and ensure weekly pay data is accurately entered into SAP for processing.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA PSM regulations and provide mandatory training according to Air Products procedures & policies.
• Serve as Emergency Coordinator for incidents that may arise during operation of the facility.
• Implement Best Practices designed to produce optimal safety and reliability of operating assets.

Education Requirements

• 5 years minimum of Plant Operator experience in the petrochemical field required.
• Experience working in an ammonia or methanol plant preferred.
• B.S. degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience a plus.