Site Supervisor

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Reimagine What’s Possible 

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (NYSE: APD), a Fortune 500 manufacturer of industrial gases and chemicals, is seeking an expert Site Supervisor to support its Garyville, Louisiana plant.

The Garyville facility operates a large Steam Methane Reformer (SMR) that produces hydrogen and steam for an on‑site customer and distributes hydrogen to multiple customers along the Mississippi River corridor through a pipeline distribution system.

The Garyville Plant Site Supervisor is a key member of the Louisiana East Gulf Coast Leadership Team and is responsible for ensuring that all elements of operational discipline are established, maintained, and functioning as intended.

You will have direct responsibility for the day‑to‑day operations of the facility and will report directly to the Area Manager. This role interfaces daily with the Garyville plant operations team, including operator technicians, maintenance technicians, administrative support, and other engineers and technicians located throughout the Garyville and Gulf Coast region.

You will be required to develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of site operations, with a strong emphasis on front‑line supervisory leadership. This role is responsible for overall facility safety, plant operational reliability, implementation of efficiency improvements, budget management, customer interface, and coordination of maintenance activities in partnership with the regional maintenance team.

What's In It for You:

At Air Products we foster a culture of inclusion where every voice is heard, and everyone feels they belong and matter. Additionally, we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits for our employees. Check out some of our benefits below!

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance available day one of employment
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vesting of company match and core contributions
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical, dependent daycare)
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance (AD&D), Supplemental AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of five Operations Technicians and develop site talent through mentor, training, and progression boards.
• Work closely with maintenance to coordinate scheduled and unscheduled work, set maintenance priorities, plan maintenance activities, and plan the execution of site turnarounds. Ensure compliance with Preventive Maintenance programs and Mechanical Integrity programs.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Lead the site’s Basic Safety Process and Process Safety Management. Investigate incidents and near misses, understand and correct the root cause of failures.
• Ensure environmental compliance in accordance with Air Products Corporate and Government regulations.
• Support of all aspects of the day-to-day operation will include troubleshooting plant process problems, supervising daily plant activities and driving plant projects.
• Understand safe operating, design, permit limits; actively practice alarm management.
• Interface with customers and the Air Products commercial team.

Qualifications:

• Chemical or Mechanical Engineering degree, or related experience, is preferred.
• 5+ years of diversified plant experience with a proven record of continued advancement.
• Experience in HyCO plant operations and maintenance or operations of equivalent complexity.
• Demonstrated dedication to asset management programs.
• Self-starter with shown managerial, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Track record of success in areas of Safety, Environmental, Quality and Employee Involvement.
• Strong dedication to employee involvement, team building and diversity.
• Ability to collaborate with customer representatives and community leaders.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Military Veterans: Air Products proudly values the skills, dedication, and leadership that Veterans offer. As a Veteran-friendly organization, we actively encourage and welcome Veterans to apply for various roles withing our company. We recognize the outstanding strengths and experiences that Veterans contribute, and we foster a workplace that honors your service while providing a platform for professional growth. This position would be best suited for Non-commissioned Officers with specific focus in technical fields. Veterans from any branch or MOS with hands-on mechanical abilities and, for example, experience in propulsion systems, engineering fields, nuclear power, aircraft maintenance, cryogenic technicians, and civil engineering are encouraged to apply.

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We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance and retirement plans. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment.  
  
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.).  You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.  

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