Unit Manager - Chemical Plant
Houston, TX
Experience: 0
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Brand: System One
Compensation Range: 120000.00 - 140000.00
Job ID: 349022
Date Posted: 04/10/2026
Shortcut: http://jobs.systemone.com/ma5u5E
Job Title: Unit Manager - Chemical Plant
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Security Clearance: Must hold a valid TWIC
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational direction for the Houston facility's production departments, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage daily activities across the plant’s production units, maintaining high performance standards and operational reliability.
- Serve as the primary backup for the Production Supervisor to ensure continuous coverage.
- Oversee production in a unionized environment, ensuring labor relations and employee activities comply with regulations and standards.
- Champion change management and support initiatives driven by corporate and local management teams.
- Drive unit efficiency by maximizing throughput and optimizing fuel/burning rates.
- Manage fixed cost budgets within the assigned area to ensure fiscal accountability.
- Lead planning and execution of facility Turnarounds (T/A), routine shutdowns, and mechanical work.
- Utilize performance standards and “Stop Work” authority to promote excellence and accountability.
- Ensure 100% compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HS&E) standards, maintaining all documentation for audits.
- Coordinate with continuous improvement teams to refine operational protocols and performance standards.
- Provide training and resources to production personnel to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemical Engineering or comparable technical education and industrial leadership experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in chemical processing or sulfuric acid plant operations.
- 3 to 5 years of direct management experience of production teams.
- Mandatory experience working within a unionized plant environment.
- Strong proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to apply engineering principles to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Effective organizational skills to manage projects and maintenance activities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills to motivate and lead a diverse workforce.
- Must hold a valid TWIC.
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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