Site Manager

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Site Manager - Joliet IL Area

We are seeking a Site Manager who will be accountable for ensuring the safe, reliable, and cost-effective operation of our Morris, IL and Joliet, IL Standalone Air Separation plants. These facilities produce and supply nitrogen, oxygen, process air, and instrument air to dedicated pipeline customers. Reporting to the Site Manager will be the Morris, IL Site Supervisor and Joliet, IL Site Supervisor.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (day 1 of employment)
• 401k with 100% vested company core and match
• Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
• Paid Parental leave (Up to 4 weeks for both parents)
• Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
• Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Many more supplemental benefits available

The successful candidate will oversee plant operations, support maintenance planning and execution, turnarounds, capital projects and provide technical support. This role is instrumental in establishing and promoting a culture focused on safety, environmental compliance, and inclusivity.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage and lead the activities of the Operations Team to ensure process safety, worker safety, environmental compliance, reliability, and cost optimization
• Lead and guide the Operations Team in monitoring the operation of the plant on a daily basis including, reviewing and optimizing energy usage for the plant, and mitigating any plant upsets and emergencies
• Work with the Area Manager and Asset Manager to develop strategic plans for the Joliet and Morris assets and ensure capital investments and maintenance costs are well managed
• Support turnaround and shutdown planning and execution through active participation in scope justification and development, and active leadership during the event.
• Work with the North Sub-region maintenance team to ensure that the scheduled work items are appropriately prioritized
• Work with project engineering and the maintenance team on scope and execution timing for capital/maintenance projects
• Accountable for ensuring process safety and worker safety compliance, leading incident investigations (RCA), owning procedure development and improvement, owning management of change (MOC), ensuring emergency response preparedness, supporting alarm management, and providing assistance for work scope development
• Provide development of direct reports and motivation of staff resulting in an engaged, reliable and competent work force
• Work with Human Resources to ensure all Company policies, rules and guidelines are being followed and administered in a fair and consistent manner.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• A demonstrated commitment to supporting Environmental, Health, and Safety programs
• A self-starter with demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to develop talent
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Willingness to work alone as needed
• Willingness to support site supervisors off-hours when needed (24x7)
• A lead from the front attitude
• Experience in project execution or project management is desirable
• Able to climb ladders/steps and lift up to 50 lbs
• Local travel is required.

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• HS or GED, or engineering degree is a plus.
• 5+ years of process plant operation/maintenance experience
• 3 years+ experience in leading a team.

Work Hours

• 8 hour flexible (Mon-Fri.).
• 24/7 on call is required.

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The expected pay range is $110,000 - $140,00 plus bonus. This is the pay range that we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.

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At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visitAbout Air Products.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.

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