Plant Superintendent (Full-Time) - Grande Prairie, AB

Praxair; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Plant Superintendent in Grande Prairie, where you'll oversee the safe operation of unmanned industrial gas production facilities. This role demands a proactive approach to maintenance and troubleshooting, ensuring equipment reliability and compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and technical skills, with a background in industrial plant operations. This position offers the chance to contribute to a leading global player in the industrial gases sector, promoting sustainability and efficiency while working in a dynamic environment. Embrace this opportunity to grow and make a significant impact in your career.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years’ experience in an industrial plant environment required.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and reliable operation of unmanned gas production facilities.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of process equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Trades certificate in instrumentation and/or electrical

Technology Certificate

Tools

Electronic work order system

Job description

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2023 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet.

The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com.

At Linde, every day is an opportunity: an opportunity to learn, to grow, to share success and to contribute to one of the world’s leading industrial gas and engineering companies. Seize the opportunity: take your next step with us and join our team.

Plant Superintendent (Full-Time) - Grande Prairie, AB

As Plant Superintendent, you are responsible for the safe and reliable operation of unmanned Onsite Industrial Gas Production Facilities. Your primary facility is VPSA Oxygen facility located in Grande Prairie, AB. The ideal candidate would currently reside in Grande Prairie, AB. The role requires travel and after hours support.

The incumbent would be responsible for the following functions:

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE

• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process related deviations and problems
• Perform process equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines to maintain equipment reliability
• Review key performance indicators for improvement areas
• Ensure equipment inspections (PM’s) are completed, plan and execute plant maintenance turnarounds, arrange for other internal resources or outside contractors as required
• Ensuring maintenance activities are documented and maintained as well as ensuring critical spare parts inventory is maintained
• Establishing and maintaining requisite local contractor support resources

MANAGEMENT

• Interfacing with customers, communicating plant status and ensuring QA requirements are met
• Expense tracking and reporting
• Sourcing and parts/material purchasing to achieve maintenance and scheduling objectives
• Capital expenditure management and reporting

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

• Ensuring conformance with applicable regulations and policies
• Managing and maintaining electronic work order system as well as accident/incident reporting and investigation
• Completing audit/incident action plans
• Completing all applicable safety training and record maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-5 years’ experience in an industrial plant environment or equivalent
• Must have good computer and technical skills in order to learn how to operate both manual and highly automated process equipment
• Must have strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license
• Trades certificate in instrumentation and/or electrical, a Technology Certificate or relevant experience in continuous process operations would be of benefit
• Solid mechanical aptitude
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job:
  • Lift 25kg
  • Climb stairs and ladders
  • Work in tight and enclosed spaces
  • Be able to wear all required personal protective equipment

Linde has an extensive background check process which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background review, pre-employment medical, and may also include reference checks, and employment verification.

Linde Canada Inc. is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Applicants requiring accommodation during the recruitment and selection process are encouraged to make their needs known in advance if accommodation is required. We will work with you to meet your needs.

We are committed to employment equity for women, aboriginal people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities. Interested candidates from these groups are encouraged to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.