Assistant Plant Manager

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• Displays mechanical and electrical aptitude for equipment operation and troubleshooting
• Technical and working understanding of the plant process and backup systems
• Lead and develop personnel, manage costs effectively, and developing personal skills and competencies
• Operates the facility in compliance with all governmental regulations and policies
• Maintains all necessary licenses and permits
• Provides all regulatory training and maintains documentation
• Reports and investigates all incidents and ensures corrective actions are complete
• Meets or exceeds company safety standards
• Makes plant and process decisions and performs process troubleshooting; establishes clear delegation to qualified personnel
• Sets and maintains high housekeeping standards
• Keeps plant hazard analysis current and displays thorough knowledge of possible hazards and associated safeguards
• Adheres to Management of Change procedure
• Leads by personal example, models exemplary safety behavior
• Works to achieve Zero Accidents by taking a leadership role in safety
• Conducts an annual performance review with employees
• Implements individual development plans annually and provides training and coaching to improve performance
• Provides candid constructive input to management decisions and actively supports those decisions

• Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degree required OR in lieu of degree10+ years process industry and/ or ASU experience and high school diploma/ equivalent required
• Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants, including Process Safety Management, OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, EEOC guidelines, FDA regulations (where applicable), state and local requirements
• Ability to lead root cause analysis investigations
• Computer literacy - familiarity with Google suite software, able to remotely access Intranet and learn to use internal systems
• Able to deliver and explain training material to operating personnel
• Extremely organized and effective at time management - able to establish and maintain a plant filing system and control of engineering documents.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex instructions such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to co-workers and customers.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to work extended hours and shift work as business needs dictate
• On call some nights, weekends and holidays as required

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At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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