Maintenance Manager, Longview Complex

Company: Air Liquide
Location: Longview
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

Company presentation

World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

Entity and activity description

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries. Our pipeline operations and industrial gas production facilities are closely monitored 24/7 within our leading-edge operations control center located in Houston, Texas. Our operations control group monitors over 89,000 data points and assists with product supply and coordination. We are constantly optimizing our supply network to provide high reliability and energy efficiencies allowing Air Liquide to adjust supply needs more quickly and effectively enabling growth to our customers.

Candidate must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be responsible for managing all maintenance activities for the Longview Complex.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead Maintenance Team:

* Support and comply with all Air Liquide Safety, Health and Environmental procedures/policies to ensure plant safety, efficiency, reliability and quality * Reports to plant manager with dotted line reporting to National Maintenance * Longview Basin sites: ASU 2/3/4 and POX1/2 ; 2021 - ASU5 and POX3 * Scope: Plant based maintenance (PMs, PDMs corrective maintenance which does not require turnaround outage) * Manage team of Instrumentation/Mechanical Technicians to execute maintenance work and maintain compliance of PM program. * Lead by example and motivate others to excel and succeed * Set and maintain high housekeeping standards

Planning/Scheduling:

* Responsible to plan, schedule and execute monthly plant based maintenance as defined in Maximo * Responsible for arranging and/or conducting controls, electrical, instrumentation and plant troubleshooting and repair including contractor coordination * Maintain equipment and test/calibration records (CMMS and hard copies as appropriate) * Ensure proper documentation of work within Maximo -Review vendor repair, test & inspection reports communicating results summary to affected plants. * Ensure all contractor work is bid through the FSS (field sourcing specialist).

Maintenance Coordination:

* Work with the National Warehouse and National maintenance to identify strategic (Inventory Supply Request) ISR's. * Engage Subject matter experts to direct and oversee vendor shop repairs ensure highest quality work and adherence to Air Liquide standards * Participate in and understand the R&M budgeting process. Participate in the development of annual maintenance schedule, budget and turnaround plans * Utilize and adhere to the corporate technical standards * Work closely with site personnel and contractors; monitor contractor work quality and cost * Support additional maintenance issues as requested by management * Ability to work call-outs, nights, weekends & holidays. * Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

* High school diploma or GED required * 5+ years experience in plant maintenance activities * Thorough understanding of safety requirements when working around plant equipment * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to foster teamwork and navigate matrix organizations. * Ability to manage multi discipline technicians to achieve a schedule and maintenance strategy * Valid Driver's License

Physical Requirements:

* Has full range of motion and ability to lift 50 lbs. * Ability to climb ladders and work off elevated platforms/surfaces. * Ability to work in non-conditioned environment for extended periods. * Ability to work in confined spaces * Ability to work in flash suit for testing and troubleshooting.

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