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Reimagine What’s Possible
Do you have a passion for Operational Excellence?
Air Products is hiring an Ammonia Plant Superintendent for our new Gulf Coast Ammonia facility in Texas City, TX—In addition to the world’s largest single-train Ammonia (NH₃) Synthesis Plant, this innovative site includes Air Products’ largest Steam Methane Reformer (SMR), a high-capacity Air Separation Unit (ASU), steam turbine generator, combined utility systems, with direct connections to Air Products' extensive hydrogen pipeline system and regional ammonia pipelines.
The NH3 plant and associate pipelines are owned by a 3rd party, Gulf Coast Ammonia, LLC (GCA) and are operated and maintained by Air Products as an integrated hydrogen, nitrogen, ammonia, and power production facility.
We are seeking a driven Ammonia Superintendent to lead all aspects of the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the ammonia production unit, ensure adherence to environmental and safety standards and regulations, meet contractual requirements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This high impact leadership role that reports to the Operations Manager requires strong technical expertise, excellent leadership skills, and a dedication to operational excellence.
A core responsibility of this role includes oversight of the Operations and Maintenance Agreement between Air Products and GCA. You will act as the primary liaison with GCA's operations and technical representatives.
What's In It for You:
At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and great benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!
(benefits should be modified for Union positions)
- Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance starting day 1 of employment
- 401k plan with company contributions that vest on day 1
- Paid Vacation, holidays + sick time
- Paid Parental leave (Up to 8 weeks)
- Backup Child and Adult Care benefit
- Adoption assistance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance (AD&D- Paid for by Air Products), Supplemental AD&D
- Legal Plan & Identity theft coverage
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
- Many more supplemental benefits available
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Own and implement the systems, processes, and procedures needed to adhere to the operating requirements under the Air Products – GCA Plant Operations Agreement.
- Lead an engaged and motivated team of 10-12 employees including a Site Supervisor, 3 Shift Leads, and Operator Technicians in all facets of the daily unit operation and maintenance.
- Serve as the lead for the site Emergency Response Team.
- Respond confidently and quickly during periods of crisis or emergency to plan, coordinate, and implement appropriate corrective actions.
- Implement and improve Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures to ensure the protection of our employees, contractors, community, and environment.
- Ensure the Ammonia Plant is adequately integrated into the overall Air Products Texas City site.
- Direct and monitor Ammonia Plant production to efficiently meet customer requirements.
- Identify and implement improvements to Ammonia Plant that enhance Air Products' & GCA’s utilization of the assets.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Track record of safety in technical, operations, or maintenance roles in hazardous chemical process industry.
- Demonstrated experience in the development of systems, tools, and processes that support plant operations and budgeting.
- Skilled in building and coaching teams to achieve Operational Excellence.
- Strong understanding of commercial agreements and the ability to translate them into effective operational strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the capacity to engage across functional teams and organizations.
- Flexible and committed to meeting team, organization, and business needs.
- Previous plant process engineering or production engineering experience is strongly differentiating.
Education, Licensing, and Experience Requirements:
- 6-10+ years of direct experience in ammonia or similar chemical/petrochemical continuous process plants.
- Engineering degree or equivalent experience required.
Work Hours & Benefits:
- This is a full-time, direct hire, salaried exempt position based on-site in an industrial plant facility in Texas City, TX.
- Minimal travel requirements.
- 24/7 on-call requirement.
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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future.
At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.
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