Plant Manager

Air Liquide; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive family benefits

14‑week paid child birth benefit

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m;

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays and vacation

Job summary

Air Liquide is seeking a Plant Manager for its Bloomington, TX facility. You will oversee a high-capacity cryogenic Air Separation Unit, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-efficient production of gases while leading a diverse operations team.

You will manage safety programs, drive equipment reliability, control OPEX/CAPEX budgets, and partner with logistics and commercial teams to meet stringent purity standards and customer commitments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• 8+ years in continuous process manufacturing (cryogenics, petrochemicals, or refining).
• 3+ years in direct supervisory or plant leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of cryogenic process cycles, rotating equipment, DCS/PLC controls, and PSM compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct all site activities at a high-capacity cryogenic Air Separation Unit to ensure safe, compliant production of industrial gases.
• Oversee safety & regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and EHS standards; lead PSM protocols and root-cause investigations.
• Manage site OPEX and CAPEX budgets; monitor KPIs and energy management to hit profitability targets.
• Coach and direct a team of shift operators, maintenance technicians, and process engineers.
• Coordinate with pipeline systems and bulk gas distribution to fulfill continuous supply agreements and purity standards.

Skills

P&L management

RCFA

Lean Six Sigma

Crisis leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DCS/PLC control systems

Job description

Air Liquide Large Industries provides our customers with industrial gas and energy solutions that are vital to their own industrial production. We own and operate over 2,000 miles of industrial gas pipelines in the U.S. supplying mainly oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen and syngas in large quantities from multiple production sources to major customers in the chemicals, petrochemicals, refining and steel industries.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Air Liquide is Hiring for a Plant Manager in Bloomington, TX!

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.

We are looking for you !

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.
• Support for Parents: We offer a 14‑week paid child birth benefit to support growing families.
• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, and Vacation.
• Early Access: Your benefits start on day 1.

Direct all site activities at a high‑capacity cryogenic Air Separation Unit (ASU) to ensure safe, compliant, and cost‑effective production of industrial gases (oxygen, nitrogen, and argon). This role holds full operational and financial accountability for the facility, driving operational reliability, power efficiency, and strict adherence to Air Liquide’s zero‑incident safety culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance: Enforce strict alignment with OSHA, EPA, and Air Liquide EHS standards. Lead Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols, risk assessments, emergency response plans, and root-cause investigations.
• Operations & Asset Reliability: Oversee continuous operation of cryogenic distillation columns, heavy turbomachinery (main air compressors, expansion turbines), and gas purification systems. Optimize specific power consumption and ensure high facility uptime.
• Financial Management: Manage the site OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Monitor operational KPIs, drive energy management initiatives, and control maintenance costs to hit profitability targets.
• Team Leadership: Coach, mentor, and direct a team of shift operators, maintenance technicians, and process engineers. Drive workforce training, competency tracking, and talent development.
• Supply Chain & Customer Delivery: Coordinate closely with pipeline systems, bulk gas distribution logistics, and commercial teams to fulfill continuous supply agreements and meet strict product purity requirements (including medical and electronics‑grade standards).

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Qualifications & Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering (BSChE or BSME).
• Experience: 8+ years in continuous process manufacturing (cryogenics, petrochemicals, or refining), with a minimum of 3 years in direct supervisory or plant leadership roles.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of cryogenic process cycles, rotating equipment, DCS/PLC control systems, continuous monitoring, and PSM compliance.
• Key Skills: P&L management, root-cause failure analysis (RCFA), continuous improvement methods (Lean/Six Sigma), and strong crisis leadership.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.