Job Overview: Accountable to operate and control process units and all components in a safe, efficient, and environmentally acceptable manner. The Operations Specialist is part of a team responsible for safely operating production units in full compliance with safety, reliability, quality assurance, environmental and government programs, and daily customer requirements. In addition, this role supports our HES roles with monitoring, reporting and instituting compliance processes. This position makes and implements operational decisions meeting customer requirements based on full awareness of viability, safety, cost, and other benefits. The Operations Specialist is results-oriented with good interpersonal, computer, and team-based skills, and can demonstrate understanding and use of P& I diagrams, written procedures and policies, and problem solving in their daily work. This individual exhibit's safety and environmental leadership in all aspects of their job. In addition, the Operations Specialist will also provide leadership and direction with shift operations. Job Scope: Plant Operations: The Operations Specialist continuously monitors and proactively checks the operation for efficiency and strives to anticipate problems before they occur. The position is also responsible for assisting with the coordination of work requests, work permits and equipment isolation; following each work project through completion to ensure safe return to normal operation; and providing front-line communications to customers and facility management on product and process conditions. Operates units to continuously supply products in quantities and qualities safely and economically, complying with all environmental regulations and daily customer requirements. In addition, the Operations Specialist is responsible for ensuring adherence of team members to all environmental and safety regulations. - Accountable for adherence to all Corporate and Plant Policies. - Maximize reliability to avoid unscheduled shutdowns resulting in interruption of supply to customers. - Keeps and maintains all necessary production logs and records. Generates reports as required. - Uses professional judgment for operating the facility safely, reliably, and efficiently always. - Accountable for use of SOPs to start and stop major equipment and processes to prevent unnecessary process delays and maintain operational consistency/reliability. - Continuous review and comments on SOPs to provide guidance in procedural updates. - Allowed and expected to make process decisions within specified boundaries established by plant supervision. - Always maintains the highest degree of personal safety and environmental accountability. - Accountable for reviews of SWP, Lockout Tagout (LOTO), and Confined Space permits. - Communicates all deviations/incidents and questions to plant supervision in a timely manner. Safety/Environmental: - Always maintains the highest degree of personal safety and environmental accountability.- Responsible for the compliance of MOC's and Safety Meetings of team members. - Maintains the SOS card and Near Miss program - Always wear appropriate PPE - Accountable for issuing, monitoring and closeout of SWP and Confined Space permits - Adheres to LOTO policy - Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental policies and SOP's - Communicates all deviations/incidents and questions to plant supervision in a timely manner - Handles our Waste Management Program - Maintains the Zero Waste Initiative - Maintains the HON/LDAR Program - Adheres to and monitors the PSM/RMP Program. - Instructs on-site Contract personnel on safety rules and regulations and always maintains frequent surveillance to assure their compliance. Responsible for the Contractor Observation Program. - Responsible for attending and participating in all plant Safety meetings. - Conducts daily plant safety inspections to identify and correct plant and equipment hazards. - Must adhere to all security requirements and policies - Must be knowledgeable and practiced in all Emergency Procedures. Primary Responsibilities: - Responsible for the training of team members as directed by supervision to include, but not limited to the following: - Initial Operator Training - PSM Refresher Training - Operator Qualification Training - Assist in the development of SSOP's, training and implementation - Shift coverage on an as needed basis - Assist in developing, planning & executing planned TAR's - Responsible for the completion of daily work lists and work as assigned by supervision. - Responsible for Facility housekeeping (hoses rolled up, labeling of process, overall cleanliness, etc.) - Attends and contributes during the Morning Meetings - Universal Waste area compliance (all items and drums labeled correctly, nothing is past due for collection) - Hazardous Waste area compliance (all items and drums labeled correctly, nothing is past due for collection) - Assists in the completion of ACMS Work Orders to ensure compliance at all times - Assists in the completion of EAM Work Orders to ensure compliance at all times - Assists in the completion of RCA/RCI items to ensure compliance at all times - Assists in the completion of PHA items to ensure compliance at all times - Maintain LMS compliance - Required to carry cell phone Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED; Associate degree or a diploma from a technical school preferred - 5+ years Production experience About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. Culture: At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. #LI-LL1