Shift Supervisor

Job Description:

Indorama Ventures Olefins is currently looking for a dynamic individual to work as an Operations Shift Supervisor located at our Westlake, LA location. In this role, you will oversee operators and day-to-day operations.

What will be expected from you?

• Encourage and target zero safety and environmental incidents. Instill by example a high degree of safety and environmental awareness and focus.
• Responsible for the work performance of assigned personnel.
• Responsible for promoting and maintaining a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant facility.
• Lead safety meetings.
• Lead shift alignment meetings and coordinate completion of tasks as defined in Night Orders or verbally.
• Perform regular walk-arounds/monitoring/evaluation to ensure good housekeeping, safety, environmental and operating procedure compliance.
• Serve as member of Emergency Response Team and assume incident command duties as assigned.
• Responsible for supervising personnel in safe, environmentally compliant, and efficient operations.
• Review and issue Work Permits as required by site procedure.
• Initiate and/or coordinate first level reporting of incidents and perform initial investigation, as appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate communication of information to Operations Manager and staff.
• Communicate unit status and challenges to Operations Manager and staff.
• Make proper shift relief including a documented operations status report per corporate/site requirements.
• Communicate safety and environmental incidents to on-call personnel and/or agencies.
• Ensure assigned operators receive job and process related training and complete all EH&S and other mandatory training.
• Achieve operations/production goals with respect to target rates and defined specifications, within equipment and environmental limitations.
• Approve/manage work hours/scheduling/overtime of operations personnel, as assigned.
• Work collaboratively with team members with different backgrounds and perspectives.
• Assists other employees in accomplishments of Indorama company and site goals.
• Follows instructions and performs other duties as assigned by manager.
• Participates in Environmental, Health, & Safety initiatives as set forth by the company.
• Participates in and completes company-required training prior to due date.
• Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed.

What are we looking for in the ideal candidate?

• Minimum of 3 years relevant operating/logistics experience in a process industry such as petrochemical or refining required.
• Associate Degree in Process Operating Technology or higher preferred.
• Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email and Microsoft Office programs.
• Proven ability to understand complex unit processes.

What can we offer you?

Indorama Ventures Oxides & Derivatives is a leading chemical intermediates and surfactants producer with a diverse range of products in growth markets such as home & personal care, crop solutions, oilfield technologies, fuel & lube additives and more. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation and will be eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefits package which includes: medical, vision and dental, basic life insurance, AD&D insurance, and 401k. Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Level of the position commensurate with experience. Come join us!

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