Job Description

Job Purpose To act as a technical expert for the EDC-VCM Plant operations and lead the provision of technical guidelines on all matters pertaining to planning and monitoring of critical operations, technical review, data and equipment analysis, process analysis, performance evaluations, etc. in order to provide advice and recommendations on best options to achieve safety, cost and production efficiencies, process improvements, production targets and enhance production performance in line with optimum technical and safety standards and company's business plan.

Key Accountabilities

Budgets and Plans

Monitor the financial performance of a given area of activity versus budgets so that areas of unsatisfactory performance are identified and rectified promptly, and potential performance improvement opportunities are capitalized upon. Together with the Plant Manager, participate in the planning of long- and short-term operations or maintenance activities across the plant operations ensuring that relevant performance information is collected, analyzed and outcomes are implemented while guiding the Production Shift Supervisor in the effective cascading of the long-term plans into routine production targets and ensure effective collaboration with other internal parties to achieve defined production parameters. Issue operational daily plans and attend the daily production/ maintenance meetings to handle any escalated technical issues an ensure that change activity is coordinated across the site and change projects and modifications are developed and implemented in line with defined timelines and safety standards. Oversee the asset planning, approving production planning assumptions and managing the asset operation so that they are met.Technical Review of Operations

Act as the technical lead and lead the critical operating procedures, which includes start-up and shutdown, commissioning and testing of new equipment of the assigned plant, to provide control and coordination. Lead the planning activities for all critical operations in collaboration with Shift Supervisors, maintenance and engineering services to prepare pre-shutdown and shutdown execution plans, status reports, and performance evaluations in line with approved work lists to optimize plant turnaround and start-up activities. Ensure effective coordination of all aspects of plant shutdowns to meet shutdown success criteria, including strict application of HSE and quality policies and procedures. Provide technical analysis/expertise and advice with supporting data visualization to support process enhancements. Analyse drawings, specifications, and statements of work in preparation of activity networks for shutdown resource planning and scheduling and ensure availability of resources such as personnel, materials, logistics and infrastructure services in collaboration with other functional leads. Provide consultation and technical advice on temporary arrangements with respect to running plants/ equipment necessary during turnaround period. Provide guidance to work team on monitoring operating conditions and give instructions on process adjustments to ensure safe and efficient process operation. Ensure cost and production targets are met by monitoring and reporting actual versus budgeted operating costs and production quantities at regular intervals and implement corrective actions in coordination with Plant Manager and other stakeholders, managing inventories and audit transactions to reduce variance. Oversee critical operations activities such as start-up, shutdown, commissioning of new equipment, trial/ test runs, and turnaround, review development plans for compliance with adopted engineering standards. Ensure that equipment inspection plan is executed on schedule and recommendations are implemented; review inspection reports and ensure recommendations as adopted. Manage operational changes, ensuring that they are safely and effectively implemented.System Administration

Monitor the production planning and schedule to validate the effective administration of SAP processes within the plant and adherence to SAP guidelines in all related aspects of annual and monthly production planning, scheduling, order processing, material movement etc. in order to facilitate achievement of system/ data integrity in line with defined company standards.Networking

Develop and maintain effective business relationships with all relevant internal departments and external entities such as QP counterparts, contractors, and service providers etc. with highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical technical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner. Represent the company externally with customers and stakeholders in technical meetings to handle any escalated technical matters.Continuous Improvement

Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems, processes and practices taking into account global best practices", improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement. Develop improvement plans to enhance process matrices to improved production performance. Monitor KPI (key performance indicators) to identify areas for improvement, analyse key performance indicator (KPI) and recommend improvements with focus on maintenance processes and executions. Provide technical guidance in the analysis of accident/ incident/ near miss reports, claims and nonconformities, etc. and facilitate effective resolution of process issues for operational continuity.Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Provide inputs and implement departmental policies, systems, and procedure across the plant so that all relevant procedural/ legislative requirements, fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service. Manage all assigned procedures and processes within own domain ensuring that they are implemented so that the process of the asset is effective.Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure compliance to all relevant quality health, safety and environmental management procedures and controls within the defined area of activity to guarantee employee safety, compliance, delivery of high-quality product/service and a responsible environmental attitude. Collaborate with Responsible Care on related issues such as process safety, continuous improvement systems, etc. to achieve and exceed target standards. Follow and promote the best work practices related to optimum production, quality, health, safety and environmental protection. Coordinate the issue of the incident reports with shift supervisor and follow up until close out after due implementation of corrective/ preventive actions. Follow emergency procedures and activities during any emergency (including site emergencies, ECC establishment, etc.) in order to ensure protection of compnay resources in line with defined RC policies and proceduresQualification and Experience

Bachelors degree in chemical engineering or equivalent from reputed university or extensive relevant experience. 5 years of experience in a similar role within the chemical industry. Experience in relevant technologies is preferred. Job-Specific Skills (Generic/Technical)

Demonstrated understanding of EDC-VCM technology and process. In-depth knowledge of the operations in chemical plants and of company operations and products. IT proficiency with the ability to properly use management information systems (e.g., SAP). In-depth knowledge of production processes, quality assurance, health and safety, preventative/ predictive maintenance systems and techniques. In-depth knowledge of production optimization concepts and applications. Interpersonal, relationship building, negotiations, verbal and written communication skills. Team player: able to use strong communication, analytical and management skills to lead a diverse group forward. Planning, prioritisation, communication, presentation, accuracy, coaching and feedback. Health, Safety and Security Management skills. Decision making and problem-solving skills.