Sulfur Recovery Operations Leader

Sulfur Recovery Operations Leader

Location:

Anacortes, WA

Reports to:

Operations Manager Compensation: $110,000 - $115,000 + Bonus + Benefits At Chemtrade, people and safety come first. We deliver essential chemistry with an unwavering focus on environmental stewardship and sustainable performance. If you thrive on guiding teams, optimizing complex processes, and keeping operations safe and compliant, this role is for you.

Your Day Morning shift change wraps up and you review the prior 24 hours: emissions readings, unit rates, and quality metrics. You huddle with operators at the sulphur production facility to align on operating limits, then walk the unit—listening, observing, and coaching. The day brings a mix of troubleshooting, mentoring, and coordinating with maintenance and engineering to keep the Sulfur Recovery Unit running reliably and within permit.

Scope and Impact Provide direct, safe day-to-day leadership for operations personnel at our Anacortes, WA sulphur production facility.

Champion Responsible Care initiatives and ensure compliance across air, water, and solid waste requirements.

Continuously improve procedures, training, and operating discipline to drive safety, quality, and cost performance.

Balance production schedules, raw material usage, and budgets to meet departmental goals.

Key Responsibilities (Time Allocation)30% — Lead production execution:

Operate within unit limits and regulatory permits; monitor data daily and investigate deviations.

Deliver technical coaching and process knowledge to operators; track unit rates and consumption.

Control operating costs and initiate process and production improvements.
20% — Work order quality and approvals:

Ensure accurate work order entry and approvals.

Partner with the Operations Manager to elevate operating discipline and effectiveness.

Provide vacation relief for the Operations Manager and Acid Plant Operations  on-call on regular weeknights for SRU-related issues and rotate in the weekend duty roster.
10% — Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and resolve equipment and operating issues; monitor environmental emissions and wastewater discharge.
10% — Workforce training and readiness:

Support all required training initiatives; ensure operators complete regulatory, safety, and environmental training.
5% — Procedure ownership:
Maintain accurate operating procedures with periodic reviews and updates for process/equipment changes.
5% — Risk and audit actions:
Contribute to PHA and MOC reviews; support Regulatory, Environmental, Safety, and ISO audits; drive completion of action items from audits and incidents.
5% — Safety leadership:
Lead/attend safety meetings and area inspections; ensure closure of all follow-up items.
5% — Project support:
Assist Maintenance and Engineering on project design and unit evaluations for process improvements.
5% — Other duties as assigned 5% — LOTO/ECP oversight:
Oversee and manage LOTO/ECP during routine maintenance, projects, and Turnaround activities.

Qualifications High school diploma required; additional education preferred.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Technical training in Process Safety Management and Hazardous Materials.
5–7 years in a highly hazardous chemical plant; SRU experience preferred.

Physical Demands Stand for long periods; occasional stair climbing; at times remain in one position.

Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Close vision and color recognition required.

Capable of extended periods of standing and sitting; must be fit for duty.

Collaborative team player; safety is an absolute requirement.

Work Environment Adhere to all company safety requirements.

Work in confined or awkward spaces; outdoor and noisy areas.

Exposure to dusty conditions and chemical odors; able to work in adverse weather.

Periodic work in a laboratory setting.

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