ASU Zone Operations Director - West Point, VA
Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc., Virginia, MN, United States
ASU Zone Operations Director - West Point, VA
The ASU Zone Operations Director has overall responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of all facilities used in the production of medical cryogenic liquids and industrial pipeline gases on a Zone basis. These duties include quality control, personnel staffing and training issues; safety, health and environmental regulatory compliance; process optimization, equipment maintenance and supervision of operating and capital expenditures. The Zone Director reports to the Vice President of ASU Operations.
This position is remotely located within the operating zone.
Essential Functions
Achievement of all safety, production, efficiency, quality and budgetary targets for the Zone
Responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining zone performance metrics, communicating expectations to applicable stakeholders, and holding execution teams accountable through reporting and coordination with field operations management.
Business Leader for the zone, ensuring profitability, efficiency and TRW targets are met
Provide expert oversight for operational safety programs, including Loss Prevention, SafeStart, Smith, and Risk Assessments (RAs).
Cultivate strong working relationships with Plant Management, the ROC, Reliability, and ASU Engineering to ensure organizational alignment.
Assist with data and budgetary preparations and presentations.
Support the recruiting and hiring of Managers and technicians within the Zone
Support Regional Managers with the implementation and execution of all Department Initiatives
Willingness to be “on call “ 24/7 for plant needs of any kind, (personnel, equipment, customer problems)
Complete knowledge of all MTG safety, compliance and quality policies.
Complete knowledge of all MTG personnel policies as they relate to ASU’s
Complete knowledge of all in-zone pipeline contracts and obligations
Serve as Special Project Manager for Improvement Programs as assigned by the Vice President of Operations
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with preference for Chemical or Mechanical Disciplines
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Master’s degree or MBA (Preferred)
Work Experience
12+ years progressive operations experience in industrial gas, LNG, petrochemical, or cryogenic process operations.
8+ years in a senior engineering or operations leadership role with direct reports, including management of other managers or lead engineers (Preferred)
8+ years demonstrated experience managing geographically distributed teams and multi-site operations. (Preferred)
8+ years hands‑on background with ASU process engineering, cryogenic systems, or air separation technology. (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience interacting with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DHS, etc.)
Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems including ISO 9001-2015 and FSSC 22000
Experience implementing and maintaining Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Understanding the principles of Cryogenic Air Separation
Understanding the mechanical principles of rotating equipment
Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook.
Understanding of General Accounting Techniques
Advanced statistical and analytical skills
Possession of a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Comfortable with public speaking
Advanced ability to create and present materials to various levels of management
Physical Demands Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Requires extended periods of computer use and occasional night or weekend remote support. Field coverage may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme cold, high or precarious places, and high noise levels. The role will also involve occasional on‑site travel to Matheson facilities across the zone and to the central office.
Travel Requirements Extensive travel within the zone and to the central office required (estimated 50% of the time).
Compensation $180,000 - $210,000 per year.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
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This position is remotely located within the operating zone.
Essential Functions
Achievement of all safety, production, efficiency, quality and budgetary targets for the Zone
Responsible for developing, executing, and maintaining zone performance metrics, communicating expectations to applicable stakeholders, and holding execution teams accountable through reporting and coordination with field operations management.
Business Leader for the zone, ensuring profitability, efficiency and TRW targets are met
Provide expert oversight for operational safety programs, including Loss Prevention, SafeStart, Smith, and Risk Assessments (RAs).
Cultivate strong working relationships with Plant Management, the ROC, Reliability, and ASU Engineering to ensure organizational alignment.
Assist with data and budgetary preparations and presentations.
Support the recruiting and hiring of Managers and technicians within the Zone
Support Regional Managers with the implementation and execution of all Department Initiatives
Willingness to be “on call “ 24/7 for plant needs of any kind, (personnel, equipment, customer problems)
Complete knowledge of all MTG safety, compliance and quality policies.
Complete knowledge of all MTG personnel policies as they relate to ASU’s
Complete knowledge of all in-zone pipeline contracts and obligations
Serve as Special Project Manager for Improvement Programs as assigned by the Vice President of Operations
Required for All Jobs
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualifications Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, with preference for Chemical or Mechanical Disciplines
Master’s Degree (Preferred)
Master’s degree or MBA (Preferred)
Work Experience
12+ years progressive operations experience in industrial gas, LNG, petrochemical, or cryogenic process operations.
8+ years in a senior engineering or operations leadership role with direct reports, including management of other managers or lead engineers (Preferred)
8+ years demonstrated experience managing geographically distributed teams and multi-site operations. (Preferred)
8+ years hands‑on background with ASU process engineering, cryogenic systems, or air separation technology. (Preferred)
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience interacting with Federal, State, and local regulatory agencies (FDA, EPA, OSHA, DHS, etc.)
Experience implementing and maintaining quality systems including ISO 9001-2015 and FSSC 22000
Experience implementing and maintaining Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Understanding the principles of Cryogenic Air Separation
Understanding the mechanical principles of rotating equipment
Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Outlook.
Understanding of General Accounting Techniques
Advanced statistical and analytical skills
Possession of a valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Comfortable with public speaking
Advanced ability to create and present materials to various levels of management
Physical Demands Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.
Requires extended periods of computer use and occasional night or weekend remote support. Field coverage may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical parts and extreme cold, high or precarious places, and high noise levels. The role will also involve occasional on‑site travel to Matheson facilities across the zone and to the central office.
Travel Requirements Extensive travel within the zone and to the central office required (estimated 50% of the time).
Compensation $180,000 - $210,000 per year.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability
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