Production Unit Manager - Chemicals

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137363BR

Job Title:

Production Unit Manager - Chemicals

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

Where you fit

As Chemicals Production Unit Manager (PUM), you have the responsibility, accountability and authority to manage the short and long-term asset management and operation of the Production Unit to achieve the business plan targets, and to operate the assets in a manner that is compliant. You will also play a significant commercial interface role with our business partners in Calgary and Houston

What’s the role?

You will set the direction and expectations for performance in your Production Unit (PU), remove barriers to performance, and provide recognition and coaching as necessary.

Other accountabilities include:


Understand and comply with all requirements for ensuring personal safety and all staff in the PU. Additionally, provide support to ensure that all operations are safe and environmentally compliant. Equally as important, is to foster a compliant and safe mindset towards Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) incidents.
Support reviews and modifications of operations’ procedures and guidelines to ensure all are updated and followed.
Ensure that incidents are reported and investigated.
Deliver Monthly Operating Plan (MOP) as agreed with Economy and Scheduling (E&S), and preparation of Site Value Growth Plan. Monitor unit performance relative to the MOP and unit/plant goals (Technical Availability, Controllable Production Losses, Maximum Capacity Utilization, etc.)
Facilitate and remove barriers that prevent continuous improvement and simplification of work process by working with and seeking input from the operating shift teams and staff by using Lean Tools, audits and Causal Learning; therefore, driving sustainable improvements in the various performance areas.
Ensure correct implementation of Ensure Safe Production (ESP) concepts and proper management of abnormal situations and escalation philosophy.
Ensure long-term threats to the business plan are inputted and risk scored into the Manage Threats and Opportunities (MTO) database.
Promote and maintain constructive and collaborative relations with staff from other functions such as Maintenance, Process Engineering, Engineering, HSSE, E&S, Human Resources (HR), project, etc.
Manage the Production budget including operator over time, materials and process chemicals as well as managing asset budget and assuring overall chemicals budget to targets.
Assures that the Unit meets all compliance requirements and has systems in place to accomplish this. Assures that systems used (generic or unit specific) are adequate and functioning to deliver the desired results.
Support and drive of leadership development. Provides coaching to the PTLs and Production Supervisor as well as peer coaching to other extended Leadership Team Members.
Participates actively in best practice sharing & implementation with peers both on site and at other manufacturing sites.
Work with the Site Leadership Team, Extended Leadership Team, and production staff to develop implementation plans for new initiatives for the site. Should ensure that new initiatives are implemented consistently across the production units and have appropriate production input and buy-in.
Provide adequate production resources to successfully engineer, construct, and start up new projects. Training for operators and operating procedures will need to be delivered by the production resources as outlined in the Operations Readiness Plan.
Ensure the appropriate production staffing is assigned to turnarounds and that plans are in place to deliver good shutdown and decontamination plans as well as start-up plans.
During turnaround, monitor production plan and help units make adjustments as necessary, report status, and understand and approve additional work requests.
Ensure adequate competences for the staff in the PU through identification of competence gaps and adequate training programs and plans.
Accountable for delivering all aspects of operator training through the Production Supervisor.


Auto req ID:

137363BR

Skillpool:

Management (Prod & Mfg)

Country of Work Location:

Canada

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

In Canada, we do everything from exploring for oil and gas, to refining and manufacturing, to discovering new ways to reduce emissions, to delivering fuels to our customers from coast to coast.

We have many successful businesses and projects across Canada, including:


a strong and rapidly growing Upstream business built around the Montney and the Duvernay shale plays, on a foundation of Foothills sour gas;
a successful Downstream business anchored in our Sarnia refinery (Ontario) and our Scotford refinery and upgrader (Alberta) as well as our two world-class petrochemicals plants near Edmonton;
a network of 1,300 retail sites across Canada – a vital point of connection for our customers to us – which makes us one of the pre-eminent fuel retailers in the country;
strong Aviation, Sulphur and Lubricants businesses;
an innovative Supply and Trading business;
a prospective LNG export project in Kitimat, B.C.


Canada is especially well-suited to offer lower carbon energy solutions thanks to our highly experienced workforce, our abundance of natural resources and supportive government policies. In Canada, Shell is actively exploring opportunities to invest in new fuels for transport, renewable power and customer solutions enabled by digital technology to lead the global movement towards cleaner energy.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…


We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.


A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

Disclaimer:

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.

The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Location:

Scotford

Requirements:

What we need from you


Engineering background with experience in supporting or managing large units in a Refinery or Upgrader or similar operating asset.
Problem solving skills and a deep understanding of safety management and reliability.
In-depth operational knowledge and experience within Manufacturing.
Good leadership skills, with the ability to relate to both staff and hourly employees.
Knowledge of Emergency Response protocols would be advantageous.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Coaching and facilitation skills; ability to deliver training and facilitate meetings.
Lean and continuous improvement skills.
Understanding of production policies and procedures.
Strong leadership skills.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
Ability to define issues, collect data and draw valid conclusions
Strong organization and task management skills that deliver the work products
Experience leading in Unionized environment considered an asset.


In return, we’ll give you all the opportunities you can expect from a supportive, global company.

City, State (if applicable):

Edmonton, Alberta

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