Area Manager of Operations (Finance)

Job Overview: This seasoned individual has expert knowledge of principles and practices within operations and an understanding of business strategies and culture and works to achieve results and drive the performance of regional teams. The CO2 Production Manager will focus on ensuring the continuous production of CO2 and maintaining the reliability of the CO2 network in the Western region. Key responsibilities include identifying, assessing, and mitigating process safety risks associated with the design, engineering, and operation of CO2 production and distribution. Additionally, the role involves defining, prioritizing, and leading ongoing technical process improvements, leveraging expertise from Linde's subject matter experts and the local team. Primary Responsibilities: - Oversee production plans and execution throughout the CO2 network to ensure reliable supply and efficient operations. - Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities across CO2 production sites. - Organize and lead localized process safety audits to identify and address potential hazards. - Collaborate with regional managers and central support teams to prioritize safety initiatives and allocate resources based on risk assessments. - Monitor and report the status of corrective actions from audits, ensuring timely implementation. - Evaluate the competency and training levels of local operations staff and plant managers, recommending improvements where needed. - Maintain accurate records of process safety performance indicators and deliverables. - Facilitate structured risk assessments to proactively mitigate operational risks. - Manage the Engineering Management of Change process to ensure compliance with regulatory codes, internal standards, and industry best practices in all new projects and modifications to assets. - Drive awareness and adoption of updated operational procedures and critical safety standards. - Lead major investigations into process safety incidents, determining root causes, implementing mitigation measures, and coordinating with regional and central safety teams. - Develop and refine Best Operating Practices (BOP) for CO2 production and distribution processes. - Establish and maintain a CO2 operator training program aligned with global standards. - Serve as LGUS West's Subject Matter Expert on CO2-related topics. - Provide strategic leadership to ensure high plant availability and consistent customer supply across LGUS West CO2 operations. - Explore and recommend best practices for operational improvements and efficiency gains. - Define, prioritize, and lead technical process enhancements in the CO2 production sector. - Manage development projects from conceptualization to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. - Prepare executive-level performance reports, offering insights into CO2 operations. Qualifications: - Engineering degree, ideally in Chemical, or Mechanical fields. If professional qualifications are not met, relevant years of experience in a similar field will be considered. - Relevant experience in the gas or petrochemical industry. Key Competencies: - Strong technical expertise. - Ability to drive and foster change. - High performance motivation and execution. - Proven leadership capabilities. Required Skills: - Extensive experience in implementing and managing Process Safety Programs. - Expertise in managing people and resources effectively. - Solid technical knowledge of CO2 production and transport operations. - Project management proficiency. - Advanced skills in Excel and Access database applications. - Strong written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication abilities. - Fluent in business-level English. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. - We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. - At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Pay commensurate with experience. Open to salary r ange $140,000-$160,000 per year. #LI-NB1