Field Production Supervisor H/F

SPIE Global Services Energy; Seyhan; On-site; TRY 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SPIE Global Services Energy is seeking an accomplished Production Superintendent for a petrochemical site in Türkiye. You will oversee operations, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinate start-ups and shutdowns in line with approved plans.

The role requires leadership across multi-disciplinary teams and strong process knowledge. Remote preparation phases exist, with subsequent resident or rotational work in Türkiye.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience as a production superintendent in a petrochemical site.
• Experience with PDH/PP processes.
• Strong ability to interpret drawings, specifications and production processes.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• English at B2 level; Turkish language knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production operations, meet targets and ensure safety, health, environment and security compliance.
• Coordinate Production and Offsite activities, including flare management and water quality control.
• Lead daily operations meetings and coordinate supervisors to meet scheduling requirements.
• Coordinate start-ups and shutdowns according to approved plans and support the Production Supervisor.
• Contribute to root cause analyses, reliability studies, incident investigations, training and operating procedures.

Job description

OPERATION DEVELOPMENT PHASE

• Develop the PDH/PP site's operations philosophy in line with industry practices and regulations; define objectives, KPIs and reporting.


• Define operational services, including control room, chemical injection and sampling, and identify subcontracting, resources, tools, storage and laboratory equipment needs.


• Assess operational risks and define mitigation measures.


• Estimate the annual operations budget with Maintenance, Inspection, preparation and Procurement teams.


• Review engineering and design documents to ensure plant operability.

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE PHASE

• Supervise production, meet operational targets and ensure compliance with safety, occupational health, environmental and security requirements.


• Coordinate Production and Offsite activities, including flare management and water quality control.


• Inspect operating areas, ensure housekeeping and proper waste disposal, eliminate unsafe conditions and check work permits.


• Lead daily operations meetings and coordinate supervisors to meet scheduling requirements.


• Coordinate start-ups and shutdowns according to approved plans and support the Production Supervisor.


• Stabilize plant conditions during upsets affecting multiple areas; direct response priorities with the Production Supervisor and Senior Operators, focusing on shared process and utility networks and product quality.


• Authorize urgent chemical supplies outside normal hours and complete the Production Supervisor report.


• Report production performance to Management and attend safety meetings.


• Support emergency preparedness and lead immediate responses to unstable conditions with Production, HSEF and Security teams.


• Authorize high-risk work and emergency maintenance outside normal hours; ensure risk assessments for unusual activities and authorize hot work when required.


• Contribute to root cause analyses, reliability studies, incident investigations, training and operating procedures.


• Support the Site Manager and Optimization team on specific studies and other assigned duties.

CONTRACT TERMS & MOBILITY

Local employment contract within an international group entity or freelance contract, depending on profile.

Preparation phase: fully remote, with missions to Cergy (France) and occasional overseas assignments at contract start.

Phases 2-3: based in Türkiye on a resident or rotational basis.

Eligible expatriate assignments include company support for accommodation, travel, local transportation and meals, in accordance with company policies.

Experience

Minimum of 10 years' experience as a production superintendent for a petrochemical site, with PDH / PP process.

Education

Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or equivalent technical qualification).

• Advanced certifications in operations management or process safety are advantageous.


• English: B2 level mandatory.


• Turkish nationality or speaking people is a strong plus.


• Strong background in the interpretation of drawings, specifications and production processes,


• Advanced certifications in operations management or process safety are advantageous.


• Knowledge in UOP and LyondellBasell process is a plus.


• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with diverse team members,


• Good working knowledge of MS Office products.


• Must work under pressure