OQ Chemicals Company Overview | World leader in Oxo Chemicals
Oxo products are the core competency of OQ Chemicals. We are producing more than 70 oxo intermediates and oxo derivatives for customers in a wide range of industries with various end market applications. Our chemicals are important ingredients in products that are used in daily life around the world. "We" refers to more than 1,400 OQ Chemicals employees worldwide. At our plants in Germany, the USA, China and the Netherlands, we produce intermediates and derivatives.
Job purpose
Provide vision to Maintenance, Reliability, Turnaround, Asset Management, Technical Process and Project departments to achieve site goals and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. Lead Department Managers in setting and achieving objectives to optimize asset performance, drive operational excellence, and support strategic project initiatives that align with the plant's long-term goals. This person draws on experience from a broad, multi-disciplinary background in a chemical plant environment.
The position will act in accordance with the Group's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, and HSE standards.
Main tasks and responsibilities
Maintenance & Reliability :
- Develop and implement comprehensive maintenance and reliability strategies to ensure optimal equipment performance and maximize asset on-line time.
- Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs, ensuring adherence to industry standards and regulatory compliance.
- Manage dashboard to track acheivement of initiatives that identify and mitigate risks related to equipment failures and asset integrity.
Turnarounds :
Integrate all Maintenance & Technical departments to foster collaboration with clear objectives, timelines, and resource allocations for turnaround events that ensures cost reduction and reliability objectives are met.Direct the planning, scheduling, and execution of plant turnarounds, ensuring cost-effective and timely completion.Continuously improve turnaround processes by capturing and implementing lessons learned to optimize future events.Process and Process Control Engineering :
Direct the Technical Process and Process Control Department to optimize chemical production processes, improve raw material efficiency, reduce energy usage, and enhance safety.Oversee development of process simulations to model the equipment and processes at the site.Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, health, safety, and environmental regulations.Project Engineering :
Direct the Project Engineering and I&E Engineering Department to forecast, plan and implement capital projcts to improve site performance.Ensure maintenance of a running 5-year Capex and site improvement plans.Ensure that project budgets, timelines, and resources alignt with plant objectives.Drive continuous improvement in project management processes for cost control, risk mitigation, and successful project delivery.General
Ensure that systems are implemented / maintained to adequately manage information.Ensure that all department spending is at or favorable to budget.Ensure that all departments are equipped to complete the corporate goals, objectives, initiatives and long term plans through effective recruiting, training and coaching to maximize human performance.Perform other job duties as assigned.Key interactions
Internal : Operations, Maintenance, Technical, Projects, HSE, Product Stewardship, Information Technology, Innovation and Technology, Finance, HR, MarketingExternal : 3rd party contractors for project execution, Engineering consultant(s), Engineering Designers
Notable Working Conditions : Primarily office work, with chemical plant field exposure as necessary. Some travel will be required.
Education requirements
Minimum B.S. in Chemical Engineering or ChemistryBackground and Experience
10-15 years of experience in a chemical plant or similar industrial environment, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.Proven record of managing complex maintenance, reliability, and engineering programs in a highly regulated environment.Strong understanding of relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations, particularly TCEQ requirements.Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across departments.Excellent technical understanding of chemical engineering operations (reaction, distillation and energy transfer systems) and process optimization, process equipment modeling, scale-up, design of equipment and process control strategies.Competencies and skills
Strategic VisionBudget & Resource ManagementRisk Assessment and MitigationTeam Development and MentorshipBudget & Resource ManagementTeam Development and MentorshipProven solid analytical and problem solving skills with an inherent ability to identify root causesKnowledge of Value Stream calculations to guide work.Working knowledge of elements of maintenance and reliability processesOQ Chemicals is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, sex, age, color, national origin, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
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Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance PlansHealth Equity Health Fund for health and dependent careDisability BenefitsBasic Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)Tuition ReimbursementWork / Life BalancePaid Time Off for a balanced lifeCompetitive salary, bonus, 401(k) plan with match and profit-sharing matchYour benefits :
