Sulfuric Acid Plant Shift Lead - Commissioning & Start-up

DSJ Global; Winnemucca (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Sulfuric Acid Plant Shift Supervisor for a major greenfield operation in Northern Nevada. The role focuses on commissioning, start-up and ongoing safe operation of the sulfuric acid plant, with accountability for safety, performance and continuous improvement.

The role requires direct sulfuric acid plant experience, supervisory capability and the ability to manage rotating shifts while coordinating with maintenance, electrical and processing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sulfuric acid plant operations or related sulfuric acid processing environment.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience leading plant operations personnel.
• Hands-on knowledge of sulfuric acid production processes, equipment and plant operations.
• Experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up environments, including commissioning, staffing, training and ramp-up.
• Strong understanding of sulfuric acid plant principles, chemical processes and unit operations.
• Experience troubleshooting sulfuric acid production and process issues.
• Proficiency with plant control systems/DCS and laboratory data interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operations personnel in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of PSM, OSHA, environmental compliance and chemical plant safety.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the safe operation of the sulfuric acid plant, ensuring safety policies, OSHA and PSM compliance.
• Supervise, lead and develop sulfuric acid operations crews and contractors.
• Lead commissioning and start-up activities to achieve plant design capacity.
• Monitor and report operational KPIs, including EHS, production, quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot production and process issues and coordinate corrective actions.
• Supervise hourly production operators to reach daily production targets.
• Manage plant production schedules and shift priorities.
• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in developing emergency response plans and procedures.
• Ensure completion of operational reporting and record-keeping requirements.
• Coordinate with maintenance, electrical, mobile equipment, processing and other departments to maximize performance.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, transportation and other regulations.
• Provide operational guidance to employees, contractors and consultants.
• Build cross-functional relationships and sustain a safety-focused operating culture.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

DCS knowledge

Shift scheduling

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Sulfuric Acid Plant Shift Supervisor for a major greenfield operation in Northern Nevada. The role focuses on commissioning, start-up and ongoing safe operation of the sulfuric acid plant, with accountability for safety, performance and continuous improvement.

The role requires direct sulfuric acid plant experience, supervisory capability and the ability to manage rotating shifts while coordinating with maintenance, electrical and processing teams.