Shift Plant Operations Leader

Atalco Gramercy; Gramercy (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atalco Gramercy in Gramercy, Louisiana seeks a Shift Production Coordinator to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operation of the Gramercy plant. You will coordinate technical processes across units, aligning with Unit Superintendents, Technical Teams, Production Shift Supervisors, and Maintenance Supervisors to maintain schedules and plant conditions.

The role requires strong refinery experience, hands-on mechanical ability, leadership, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of refinery experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Proven ability to lead an operating crew and troubleshoot processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with staff, contractors, and management.
• Knowledge of the Bayer Process is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead shift coordination meetings and report on safety, environmental, quality, cost control and production goals.
• Act as an extension of management to drive key results on the plant floor.
• Oversee and coordinate activities to ensure safe, efficient and reliable day-to-day operation across units.
• Ensure KPI tracking and responses to alerts or deviations are followed.
• Lead unit startup, shutdown and emergency operation activities safely.
• Manage production rates while controlling risk.
• Ensure compliance to MOC and other business processes.
• Coach and support workforce development on an ongoing basis.
• Coordinate with Safety and Environmental for incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Communicate issues promptly and define corrective actions.
• Monitor operational KPIs and implement improvements.

Skills

Refinery operations

Mechanical troubleshooting

Leadership / team coordination

Effective communication

Bayer Process knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering or technical field

Supervisory experience

US work eligibility

Job description

Atalco Gramercy in Gramercy, Louisiana seeks a Shift Production Coordinator to oversee the safe, efficient, and reliable day-to-day operation of the Gramercy plant. You will coordinate technical processes across units, aligning with Unit Superintendents, Technical Teams, Production Shift Supervisors, and Maintenance Supervisors to maintain schedules and plant conditions.

The role requires strong refinery experience, hands-on mechanical ability, leadership, and excellent communication.