Area Operations Manager

A global leader in industrial gases is seeking a seasoned Area Manager of Operations to oversee COâ‚‚ production across multiple sites. This is a high-visibility leadership role with full ownership of operational safety, reliability, and performance in a multi-site COâ‚‚ network.Key **Our client is seeking a candidate with a robust safety background, ideally with experience in PSM regulated facilities, who can serve as the go-to expert for all COâ‚‚-related operations, questions, and escalations on the West Coast.Role *The Area Operations Manager will drive strategic and technical leadership in COâ‚‚ production, with primary responsibility for process safety, compliance, reliability, and site performance. You will be the company's central point of contact for all COâ‚‚ production issues in the region, managing cross-functional teams and overseeing process improvements, risk mitigation, and operational integrity.Key *Own COâ‚‚ operational performance across multiple production sites, ensuring uptime, efficiency, and safety.Lead all preventive and corrective maintenance planning, with a strong emphasis on process safety compliance.Serve as the subject matter expert for COâ‚‚ operations in the Western region, supporting frontline teams, site managers, and senior leadership.Conduct and lead process safety audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations.Manage and optimize Engineering Management of Change (EMOC) procedures to align with regulatory and internal standards.Build and maintain robust training and certification programs for operators and site leaders.Candidate **Engineering degree (Chemical or Mechanical preferred)Candidates coming directly from refinery & petrochemical backgrounds have strong preferenceStrong background in process safety, preferably in PSM-covered operations.Deep understanding of COâ‚‚ production and distribution systems.Demonstrated success in multi-site operations management, team leadership, and compliance oversight.

Created: 2025-06-09