Assistant Site Manager

About Air Products and Role Overview

Air Products, established in 1940, is a global leader in industrial gases, dedicated to innovation, operational excellence, safety, and environmental responsibility. We strive to empower our employees and harness collective expertise to develop pioneering solutions—ranging from space exploration to healthcare and large-scale manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure a secure and accident-free work environment by actively leading compliance with all company and industry safety protocols.
• Strictly follow HSSE policies, meet environmental regulations, and uphold Air Products' standards along with global EH&S and quality best practices.
• Guide troubleshooting, maintenance, repair, and testing activities in line with technical advice from Engineering and Maintenance.
• Support Operations and Maintenance with quality assurance, document control, and maintaining equipment reliability and safety.
• Manage plant production efficiently using data-driven strategies to achieve safety, reliability, and profitability goals.
• Identify opportunities for productivity expansion by collaborating with cross-functional business areas.
• Lead and enforce safety programs including Safety Work Permits, Lockout/Tagout, confined space procedures, and foster a strong safety culture.
• Execute assigned duties safely, adhering to operational procedures and Superintendent instructions.
• Ensure proper maintenance notifications in SAP are accurate and verified.
• Participate in risk assessment visits and work permit preparation for maintenance and contractor activities.
• Engage in planning and execution of shutdowns, turnarounds, and daily maintenance scheduling alongside maintenance teams.
• Oversee readiness for maintenance tasks and facilitate regular equipment testing and preventive maintenance.
• Prioritize repairs to ensure operational continuity and maintain strict adherence to safety and permit conditions.
• Coordinate with support departments and conduct risk assessments for unusual operational scenarios.
• Drive achievement of maintenance KPIs, ensure procedure availability, and minimize operational bypasses through proper planning.
• Enhance plant capabilities by leveraging regional and global technical support.
• Mentor and motivate operations teams to achieve excellence and foster teamwork, communication, and performance orientation.
• Establish close working relations with engineering and maintenance staff to monitor and improve systems.
• Support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective measures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal facility issues, coordinating resources and representing the company.
• Promote continuous improvement in productivity, quality, cost management, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering at minimum.
• At least 10 years' experience in gas, petrochemical, or related sectors across operations, engineering, or maintenance.
• Minimum 6 years in supervisory roles within process operations.
• Proven expertise in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams including operations, engineering, and maintenance.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with clear communication abilities at all organizational and external levels, promoting a unified team environment.
• Capable of managing daily customer interactions professionally.
• Broad technical understanding of operations, engineering, and maintenance tasks.
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Familiarity with pertinent local environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.