Facilities Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager for our LaPorte, TX facility. 

The Air Products La Porte Facility is a large multi-unit, multi-product facility supplying the following in various delivery methods: Hydrogen, Carbon Monoxide, Steam, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon, and Xenon. 

The La Porte Facilities Manager has overall responsibility for all common sitewide activities and infrastructure including, but not limited to, utilities supplied to the operating units, site security and access, emergency response planning, bulk tube trailer loading, chemical storage management, waste management and disposal, buildings, grounds, roadways, communication systems and logistics. This role will own the Site Emergency Response Plan and ensure the site’s readiness to enact emergency procedures.  The successful candidate must uphold a culture of E&HS excellence and ensure compliance with all contracts and environmental permits as well as internal and external regulations where applicable to the scope of the role.

The Facilities Manager is a crucial member of the La Porte Leadership Team and reports to the La Porte Operations Area Manager.  You will directly lead the La Porte Facilities team which includes Operations Technicians, a Facilities Engineer, an Environmental Technician, and the site Security Team.  This position will work closely with the La Porte ASU/LHY Manager, La Porte HyCO Manager, La Porte Maintenance team, and regional engineers to resolve facility issues in a timely manner while ensuring the site meets its safety and reliability goals. 
 
 

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 8 weeks) 

• 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 

Required Skills / Abilities: 

• Plant operating experience in similar plants or operations of similar complexity

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

• High ethical standards when it comes to policies and procedures.

• A track record of success on safety, health, environmental protection, product quality and regulatory compliance

• Interest in emergency response planning and incident command

• Strong commitment to employee involvement and team building

• Demonstrated excellence in performance and continuity of management through the effective selection, development, and motivation of a team of employees organized to optimize individual and group capabilities.

• Self-starter with proven leadership abilities

Key Job Responsibilities:

EH&S Excellence

• Lead the facilities team to achieve our “Goal Zero” target for injuries by effectively engaging our team and contractors in all aspects of our Basic Safety Processes and Process Safety Management

• Ensure compliance and understanding of all policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to environmental, health, and safety issues including proper documentation

• Develop an understanding and lead the strengthening of our OSHA PSM compliance program where applicable to the scope of the role.

• Provide or arrange Safety, Health, and Environmental training for our team and ensuring compliance with all company, State, and Federal requirements

Operational Excellence

• Maximize facility efficiency and reliability by supporting all aspects of day-to-day operations

• Identify maintenance concerns, developing and implementing corrective measures with the maintenance team and ensuring adherence to site preventative maintenance and mechanical integrity programs 

• Develop and maintain troubleshooting skills and familiarization with the process technology and chemistry within the operating team

• Review, approve, and enforce the use of Operating Procedures

• Use and update P&IDs, ensure P&ID literacy is achieved

• Own the Management of Change work process for sitewide changes not specific to an operating unit and ensure proper steps are taken to implement and close out MOC’s

Continuous Improvement

• Investigate worker safety, process safety, environmental and reliability incidents and near misses, understanding and correcting root causes of failures

• Implement and share best practices, train in their use, and learn from incidents and investigations

• Develop and maintain a multi-year capital plan for the assets within your scope

Leadership and Management

• Champion a robust safety culture

• Actively foster the career development of your team

• Develop annual budget and review costs monthly

• Represent the site during regulatory and corporate compliance audits

• Build strong relationships with service providers and the La Porte LEPC

• On-call responsibility

Minimum Hiring Requirements:

• 7-10 years of Industrial Facilities supervisory experience

• High School Diploma or GED is required

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

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, visit About 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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