Technical Manager

Job Description

Position Title: Technical Manager

Location: Bayport, Texas

Reports to: Plant Manager

About PeroxyChem

PeroxyChem is a global leader in peroxygen and adjacent chemistries. The company employs almost 600 people throughout the world, with facilities in North America, Europe and Asia. With an unyielding commitment to safety at its core and backed by an exceptional team, the company prides itself on exemplary customer service, product quality, reliability and technical service. PeroxyChem manufactures high quality products and innovative applications developed as a result of innovation and superior technical expertise. We supply customized chemistries for electronics, energy, environmental, food safety, pulp, paper, polymer, and other industrial and consumer markets. Learn more at http://www.peroxychem.com.

PeroxyChem employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career. If you are ready to make a difference every day, PeroxyChem is ready to talk to you.

PeroxyChem is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug-free workplace.

Job Overview

This is a multi-faceted role that requires a strong skill set with a focus on PSM, environmental, process troubleshooting and improvements, and project engineering and capital management. Manage the resources required to maintain high levels of process safety and environmental performance, monitor and improve the quality and efficiency of plant operations, provide technical applications support to potential and existing customers, provide technical support for existing and proposed plant processes, develop a strong contingent of process engineers, and work with the Process Technology Group in support of the plant’s and PXD’s long-term technology program. Manage the development and execution of capital budget and capital project planning. Ensure capital planning and execution encompasses project management, long term reliability considerations, and operability.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering
• 12+ years minimum technical or operations experience
• Supervisory experience in a technical or production management role within the chemical industry with demonstrated management and leadership skills
• Must have demonstrated expertise or leadership in several of the following areas: HSSE, PSM, Environment, Project Management, Capital Project Mangaement
• H202 experience is preferred

Key Competencies

• Safety conscious
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Self-driven
• Strong communication skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively
• Dynamic thinker and problem solver

Comprehensive Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

HSSE & PSM

• Direct the implementation of the Technical department’s HSSE programs.
• Drive site compliance with all internal and regulatory process safety and Responsible Care standards, including OSHA 1910.119, ACC, and corporate Mandatory Safety Standards.
• Administer an environmental program that complies with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure that all process projects maintain or enhance overall safety and health conditions,
• Ensure that hazardous processes have been audited for compliance with new or existing governmental regulations.
• Ensure that all products made and shipped do not contribute to the injury or illness of employees, customers, or the general public.

Production

• Manage the resources required to plan, develop, and implement process improvements that enhance or maintain product quality and production efficiencies to meet the specific customer requirements and production needs.
• To provide support required to meet plant targeted production rates, quality specifications and efficiencies by providing necessary resources for troubleshooting and optimization
• To maintain liaison with Process Technology Group (PTG), sister hydrogen peroxide plants, purchasing, sales, and other functional groups in order to coordinate resource allocation and project assignment to support plant and business team objectives
• To achieve corporate and customer quality standards by participating in the setting of objectives and goals toward excellence as a member of the Management Team

Capital Management

• To develop and implement the capital plan for the facility
• To manage capital priority, preparation, processing and implementation
• To establish and maintain procedures for a capital tracking/reporting system for projects, efficiencies and developments
• To ensure that capital projects include long term reliability and operability in planning and execution

Bayport Management Team

• Share leadership in site improvement efforts and general management of the Bayport facility consistent with the stated beliefs, values, and behavioral standards of the site.

Cost Management

• Manage the resources required to plan, develop and implement cost reduction projects or programs to continuously reduce product costs.
• Develop and manage the annual Technical budget.
• Monitor and document variances from financial performance targets.

Human Resources

• Formulate and propose proper organizational structure and development activities required to develop and maintain a motivated workforce capable of meeting or exceeding technical department goals.
• Develop shared leadership by sponsorship of Bayport CARE teams.
• Ensure that all personnel policies, procedures and guidelines are administered in a consistent, equitable and fair manner
• Develop and direct the Technical Team in a proactive manner by fostering both individual employee contributions and cooperative teamwork, motivating toward total quality performance and exercising effective communication
• Develop opportunities for members of the Technical Team which will expand their capability and enhance their quality of work life
• Utilize site employee development processes in order to provide effective feedback for improvement of team members

Challenges

• Develop new challenges and creative, meaningful assignments for all members of the technical department.
• Keep abreast of PeroxyChem activities and business conditions.
• To lead engineering and analytical resources required in providing services to all site teams such that plant objectives are met or exceeded
• To develop a team capable of responding in a flexible manner to rapidly changing volume and market requirements
• Lead the technical department to develop, through ingenuity and creativity, new projects to improve quality and cost effectiveness of process.

Position Scope

• This position has the latitude to enact changes in operating variables within established guidelines and conduct tests which could potentially increase efficiency and/or improve product quality.
• The incumbent also has latitude in the management of his staff, (Process Engineers, Compliance Engineer, Project Engineers and contractors, and Compliance Coordinator), including organization and training and development.
• The Technical Manager receives general priorities from the plant manager regarding operating capital and analytical requirements for the plant and is expected to direct financial and human resources towards accomplishing objectives aligned with these priorities. This requires a consultative style to assist the business in choosing initiatives with high value and payback with longer term business value.
• May directly project manage large scale high-visibility projects. Other projects will be managed within the team.
• Coordinates and integrates efforts of other functions such as commercial or manufacturing. Contributes to projects of strategic importance to the business. Advances knowledge in the technological field.

Environment

• Office and In-plant. Exposures to chemicals, raw materials and finished products necessary in the manufacture of hydrogen peroxide and other peroxygen compounds. Exposure to the elements (rain, sun, humidity etc.). Personal protective equipment is worn as directed.

Note: this description is intended to give you a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off