Production Manager

Air Liquide

. Manage syngas production activities safely and reliably while complying with regulatory requirements .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeLongview • Texas • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing syngas production activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and optimizing operational efficiency. Proficient in training and developing personnel while maintaining safety standards and effective communication within the team.

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Syngas Production ManagementProcess Safety ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRoot Cause AnalysisTechnical Training and Development

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Hard Skills

Partial OxidationProcess Safety ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisDistributed Process Control (DCS)Technical FundamentalsPlant Process TroubleshootingMaintenance ManagementBudget ManagementEnvironmental RegulationsMechanical and Electrical Aptitude

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer Relationship Management

Tools & Technologies

MaximoPIOracleIntelexDelta VFoxboroTriconex

Industry Keywords

Process Safety ManagementOSHA RegulationsEnvironmental RegulationsCapital PlanningPreventive MaintenancePerformance ImprovementLockout/Tagout TrainingPlant Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage syngas production activities safely and reliably while complying with regulatory requirements
Manage costs effectively and develop direct reports’ skills and competencies
Supervise day-to-day operations, maintenance, efficiency and process troubleshooting
Develop and implement Management of Change processes
Assist with environmental reporting and other duties delegated by the plant manager
Operate Hydrogen/Syngas and ASU facilities safely and reliably
Provide regulatory training and maintain documentation for direct reports
Qualify new technicians and issue development plans and coaching when performance improvement is needed
Report and investigate incidents; ensure Maximo work orders and corrective actions are completed
Maintain safety standards and Life Safety systems
Maintain updated red-line PIDs and ensure standard operating procedures are followed and updated
Ensure accurate shift reports, effective shift turnovers and completed operating rounds
Make plant/process decisions in the plant manager’s absence and perform advanced process troubleshooting using PI trending and spreadsheets
Foster internal and external customer relationships and ensure required product quality and quantity
Partner with the Maintenance Center on predictive/preventive maintenance, planned maintenance turnarounds and unexpected events
Maintain high housekeeping standards and ensure process safety and PSM requirements are met
Support safety, reliability and efficiency planning and complete audit action items
Ensure maintenance work is planned, scheduled and completed effectively
Conduct annual performance reviews, implement development plans, and provide training/coaching
Conduct annual lockout/tagout training for each employee
Monitor and optimize operating costs within the authorized budget and identify cost-reduction opportunities
Participate in capital planning and maintain a long-term capital improvement plan
Work with the plant manager to develop the annual maintenance budget
Partner with Corporate Supply Management and Field Sourcing Specialists to obtain best value for outsourced work and materials
Act as plant manager during their absence

Requirements

What you’ll need

Two year associates degree in a technical field OR equivalent related operations experience required in lieu of a degree AND 10+ years technical knowledge and/or work experience and understanding of plant process
Technical and working understanding of Partial Oxidation, syngas production and subsystems
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, Environmental Regulations and state and local requirements
Solid foundation in technical fundamentals and operations to accept/apply/challenge external technical recommendations
Trained in process safety elements and process safety management
Knowledgeable and trained in root cause analysis
Able to remotely access intranet and utilize internal systems such as Intelex, PI, Maximo® and Oracle
Trainable on Distributed Process Control (DCS) operation and troubleshooting (Delta V, Foxboro, Triconex and PI)
Able to deliver and explain training material to operating personnel
Extremely organized; effective at time management
Able to establish/maintain a plant filing system and control engineering documents; ability to read/red-line key operating documents
Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation/troubleshooting
Working knowledge of commercial agreements and Air Liquide customer relations
Excellent communication and team leadership skills
General understanding of accounting principles; working knowledge of plant operating budget
Knowledgeable in general maintenance management processes/procedures including work management, planning and scheduling, PM/PdM compliance and TAR planning
Knowledgeable in capital process including ACE submittal and simple economic analysis
Ability to work extended hours/shift work as business needs dictate; on call nights, weekends, holidays as required
Infrequent travel; typically 3-5 trips per year
Willing to relocate for promotional opportunity

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Holidays
Vacation and Sick time
Benefits start on the first day of employment