Plant Utilities Operations Supervisor

Direct message the job poster from INEOS Acetyls.

The Utilities Operations Supervisor oversees daily unit operations, ensuring safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient performance in line with business objectives. The role manages 4 Shift Team Leads, 1 Field Safety/Project Representative, and 10 Outside Operators, providing direction, training, performance management, and daily coaching.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce INEOS safety principles, site policies, and environmental regulations. Lead safety programs, audits, incident response, and compliance with process safety management.
• Team Leadership: Develop and mentor staff, ensure consistent standards across shifts, manage training and performance, foster teamwork, and uphold union agreements.
• Operations & Reliability: Direct daily plant operations, troubleshoot processes and equipment, coordinate with maintenance and engineering, optimize resources, and monitor KPIs.
• Maintenance Coordination: Submit and track high-quality work notifications, ensure equipment readiness, support turnaround planning, and oversee field operator activities.
• Cost & Efficiency: Control operating costs, maximize energy efficiency and production, manage overtime, and align operations with budget goals.

• 10+ years of plant operations experience (including 5+ years as a Console Operator) and supervisory experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; P-Tech degree preferred.
• TWIC card, valid U.S. driver’s license, and permanent U.S. work authorization.
• Strong knowledge of process operations, safety/environmental requirements, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SAP, PI Process Book, and LIMS.
• Leadership, decision-making, and communication skills with proven ability to manage competing priorities.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other

• Chemical Manufacturing