SNG Plant Manager: Safety, Operations & Compliance

Aireon LLC; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Aireon LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to direct, control, and coordinate all aspects of the SNG Plant to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of synthetic natural gas for the Island of Oahu. You will lead first-line management and collaborate with Senior Leadership to align department goals with Company Clean Energy initiatives.

The role requires extensive industry experience, strong safety and regulatory expertise, and a proven track record in budgeting, emergency response, and working in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Chemistry.
• 12+ years industry experience.
• 10+ years managing a manufacturing plant (i.e. petroleum, electricity, gas).
• Strong knowledge of plant safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Experience with emergency preparedness, response planning, incident management, and business/operational continuity in an industrial or utility environment.
• Experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets, monitoring expenditures and production costs, and identifying cost and operational efficiencies.
• Working experience in a union environment.
• Complete familiarity with the SNG manufacturing process.
• Excellent understanding of PSM and RMP regulations.
• Knowledge of local feedstock suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversees SNG plant activities, including supply coordination, gas production, quality assurance, regulatory compliance, facility maintenance, warehouse operations, and administration.
• Collaborates with Senior Leadership to develop department goals, priorities, and resourcing.
• Collaborates with EH&S to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible culture and work environment by establishing, adhering to, and enforcing EHS rules and procedures; overseeing incident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions; ensuring EHS training is completed.
• Ensures overall efficiency and effectiveness of plant operations, identifying and implementing enhancements as needed.
• Develops and implements Emergency Response processes and contingencies, ensuring prompt response to emergencies and reliable Plant production.
• Defines operational objectives, staffing levels, and plans for SNG supply, renewable fuel integration, and compliance with regulations and company policies; enforces the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Responsible for integrating alternative source supplies with SNG Plant activities in support of the Company’s Clean Energy Initiatives.
• Manages personnel, including training, development, hiring, promotion, and discipline; may participate in Union negotiations.
• Prepares operating and capital budgets, monitors production costs, and develops performance metrics and policies.
• Manages budgets, monitors expenditures, and ensures compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Oversees special and large projects, including scheduled and emergency turnarounds.
• Stays current with industry laws, regulations, trends, and developments.
• Practice and communicate Desired Leadership Style; set expectations for subordinates.
• Uphold the organization’s code of conduct, confidentiality, asset protection, ethical behavior, and compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Aireon LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to direct, control, and coordinate all aspects of the SNG Plant to ensure a reliable, cost-effective supply of synthetic natural gas for the Island of Oahu. You will lead first-line management and collaborate with Senior Leadership to align department goals with Company Clean Energy initiatives.

The role requires extensive industry experience, strong safety and regulatory expertise, and a proven track record in budgeting, emergency response, and working in a