CO2 Plant Manager (Full Time) Brandon, MB

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial plant environment is required
• Minimum 3 years of experience in managing and developing employees is preferred
• Previous carbon dioxide recovery experience is preferred
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management standards and procedures governing safe operation of facilities is required
• Knowledge of financial methods and systems
• Afterhours support required
• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering is preferred
• Project Management experience is preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Excellent time management and work prioritization skills with an ability to effectively manage multiple high impact priorities
• Ability to make decisions in a high paced environment and balance customer needs with organizational goals
• A proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholder groups
• Keeps current on changing technology/methods and industry practices through continuous learning
• Practical understanding of engineering drawings
• Ability to understand and interpret contract documents
• Strong analytical problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Ability to proficiently use email Microsoft Office 365 tools to communicate information effectively to management teams employees contractors customers and suppliers
• Ability to instill Safety policies and implement procedures in order to ensure a safe workplace
• Self-motivated adaptable and works well with teams
• Professional excellent verbal written and presentation skills

Working Environment:

• Office and plant based-work fixed schedule is flexible Monday-Friday
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders comfortable with heights
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• An extreme respect for safety expectations and protocols

• Occasional weekend or night work as required

  
  Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to a criminal background review pre-employment medical drivers license and abstract review and may also include reference checks employment and education verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women aboriginal people visible minorities and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

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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.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining food & beverage electronics healthcare manufacturing and primary metals. Lindes industrial gases are used in countless applications from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

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CO2 Plant Manager (Full Time) - Brandon MB

As Plant Manager you are accountable for the safe and reliable operation of our Brandon Manitoba carbon dioxide recovery facility. Responsibilities include the supervision of production employees and contractors; operational performance; meeting reliability quality productivity and cost objectives while ensuring adherence to compliance policies and regulations.

Primary Responsibilities

Safety & Environment:

• Ensure employee adherence and compliance with Standard Operating Procedures Standard Maintenance Procedures and Safety Policy requirements
• Ensure conformance with applicable governmental regulations and Linde policies
• Manage the safety work order system including reporting and retaining of records
• Participate in audits and complete audit action plan items
• Conduct safety meetings and inspections: escalating as required any safety and environmental issues

Operations:

• Lead cost reduction and productivity initiatives
• Work to ensure efficient plant operation by monitoring and achieving key performance indicator (KPI) targets
• Develop manage and execute capex projects as applicable
• Conduct plant inspections
• Manage and escalate as required equipment failures production upsets quality or product delivery issues
• Co-ordinate manage and assist in troubleshooting technical problems related to plant instrumentation electrical and process equipment
• Organize work to maximize use of personnel equipment and material resources
• Identify issues and lead improvement plans in production processes shift schedules overtime levels and training
• Communicate to suppliers vendors contractors and stake holders as needed
• Build and promote a strong relationship with onsite customers
• Effectively respond to planned and unplanned operational and plant safety/environmental events

Maintenance/Reliability:

• Manage Lindes maintenance work order system to schedule routine work ensure equipment inspections are completed improve equipment reliability and document activities
• Plan and coordinate facility downtime and arrange outside contractors or other internal resources
• Maintain adequate inventory of production supplies and critical parts to ensure operational continuity

Personnel:

• Direct the daily activities of plant staff with respect to safety reliability quality cost control and efficiency
• Manage employee performance by setting expectations providing guidance feedback and development
• Develop and maintain an effective trustworthy and team based work environment all times
• Provide leadership and training to production and maintenance staff

Administrative:

• Manage fixed variable and capital expenditures planning and tracking
• Complete capital requests and cost transfers
• Code and approve invoices
• Ability to implement cost controlling measures