Job Title: Operations Technical Leader
Job Location: Deer Park, Texas
Job Type: Full-Time
Type of Role: On-site
About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is committed to enabling a sustainable future. Our unmatched science unlocks immense possibilities at the molecular level, driving sustainable and measurable results to help the world Move Cleaner, Create Smarter and Live Better. Our solutions are used by people every day, improving billions of lives around the world.
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Join Our Thriving Team at Lubrizol as Operations Technical Leader
Unleash Your Potential. At Lubrizol we're transforming the industrial applications and transportation industry, and looking for exceptional talent to join us on this journey. If you are ready to join an international company with talent around the world, and want to make a real impact, we want you on our team.
What You'll Do:
As an Operations Technical Leader, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation by having responsibility for the technical oversight of the operational unit, including Production Engineering, task and activity optimization and coordination, operations-specific training development, turnaround optimization, quality performance, and compliance with regulatory and external technical requirements.
What We're Looking For:
Ensures the deployment, execution, optimization, and sustainability of a robust operations task and activity list. Ensures externally driven technical requirements are prioritized and incorporated in the unit task and activity list. Ensures causes of off-spec production are identified and addressed in collaboration with Quality Control and Improvement. Ensures an effective SPC program is in place. Works with Maintenance, Reliability, and Improvement to resolve issues and identify opportunities to improve unit performance. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements in collaboration with Environmental. Collaborates with Training to develop operator process and equipment training materials. Ensure effective engineering and technologist coverage to assist operators with process and equipment technical performance issues. Stewards the reduction of production losses attributed to operations causation. Ensures effective prioritization, preparation, and scheduling of maintenance and capital repair and process improvements. Ensures effective start-up and shutdown planning and procedure development. Ensures disciplined scope development, adherence, and planning for turnarounds.
Skills That Make a Difference:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in engineering; chemical or mechanical engineering required. 5 years of operational experience within a chemical plant Experience leading/managing cross-functional teams. Knowledge of experience with lean and continuous improvement concepts/tools. Experience managing technical personnel (engineers, etc.) considered a plus. Certified lean six sigma green belt considered a plus.
Perks and Rewards That Inspire:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans 401K Match plus Age Weighted Defined Contribution Competitive medical, dental & vision offerings Health Savings Account Paid Holidays, Vacation, Parental Leave Flexible work environment Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com
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