Job Overview:

Linde Gases US is looking for an Operations Director to manage five bulk industrial gases facilities in its growing Houston geography (BAPOC). The sites consist of 8 air separation plants, 3 nitrogen liquefiers, a liquid hydrogen production facility, and a carbon dioxide liquefaction facility. There is a combination of pipeline and merchant liquid customers, which will require the successful candidate to maintain healthy relationships with pipeline customers, understand contractual obligations, and navigate trucking dynamics to support customers in the area. This position is responsible for directing, planning, and leading daily operations at these facilities and will report to the South Region Operations Director. The successful candidate will also be required to effectively manage operations through emergencies, ensuring safety, continuity, compliance, and customer satisfaction during critical situations.

This seasoned individual has intimate knowledge of principles and practices within operations and works to drive safety, compliance, operational excellence, and profitability. This is a front-line operations role. Accessibility during off-hours (laptop and cell phone) is required.

Primary Responsibilities:

Safe and profitable operation of five facilities within the Houston, TX metro area.Maintains relationships with suppliers and customers. Meets contractual obligations.Manages and achieves plant fixed and variable cost goals to meet financial targets.Delivers defined value in annual productivity savings.Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulatory requirements which include but are not limited to: OSHA PSM/RMP, DOT, FDA, EPA, etc. Adheres to all internal company policies, programs, and standards.Long term planning for staffing needs, including retention, recruitment, training, and professional development of employees.Develop, plan, and execute short, and long-term maintenance strategies to ensure reliable, cost-effective operations.Manage the sites portfolio of capital and expense projects.Engages support teams for projects or technical assistance.Places high value on team building and effective communications across the organization.Reacts urgently to plant issues, garnering the required resources to minimize impact to customers and the business.Communicates effectively with logistics to ensure reliable and efficient deliveries to customers.Engages with community and professional organizations.