Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead in Runcorn

We are currently recruiting for a Compressed Gas Maintenance and Operations Lead in the UK to oversee the safe operation of our Hydrogen facilities and associated compressed gas supply chains. Reporting to the UK Operations management team, the individual will ensure safe production and distribution of associated gases to both internal and external customers. They will drive forward a culture of delivering a quality product in a safe and cost-effective manner that meets with our customers' expectations.

The role is accountable for the safety of the operation all along the end-to-end supply chain processes - manufacturing, stock, supply/capacity planning, crisis management and vendor management etc. The role will be the main operational interface between ALUK and its hydrogen supply points - balancing supply and demand; as well as maintaining customer service levels during shortfalls. It will also maintain critical control over our maintenance activities to optimise asset performance.

• Accountable for the day-to-day safe operation of the Runcorn hydrogen transfilling facility, ensuring compliance with all legal, local, and company safety requirements, including minimising operational risks.
• Ensure the Runcorn facility and the compressed gas trailer fleet are operated and maintained within all relevant internal and legal requirements, facilitating and controlling annual maintenance activities.
• Ensure all documentation for the maintenance and legal compliance of trailer equipment is controlled and auditable.
• Manage through the teams to deliver business and customer expectations while driving continuous improvement.
• Ensure the product meets required quality, specifications, and standards, and lead all laboratory activities.
• Lead the root cause analysis of any non-conformance, ensuring sustainable solutions are implemented, and collaborate with commercial teams.
• Ensure continuity of supply is maintained and optimised, focusing on the efficient maintenance of the specialist trailer fleet and optimising trailer filling based on resources and availability.
• Provide input on the performance metrics of the Hydrogen business, specifically focusing on safety, efficiency, quality, and lead times.
• Support operations in achieving optimum capacity (people, assets, etc.) and defining and submitting robust business cases for applicable investment requirements (e.g., assets, fleet, plant upgrades).

This is a multi-discipline role, where you will be required to leverage your hands-on capabilities to perform specialist (pressure systems) maintenance tasks, whilst maintaining a high degree of control over asset availability, optimum maintenance planning and vendor management. You will be working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure we achieve defined S&OE objectives, whilst ensuring legal compliance and company standards are maintained at all times.

You will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role with a demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others.
• Hands-on technical maintenance experience, within a gas/high-hazard manufacturing and distribution environment where safety and quality are paramount.
• A high degree of safety focus and strong operational discipline, with the demonstrated ability and credibility to consistently prioritise safe operations.
• Experience working within ISO quality plans and heavily regulated industries.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

At Air Liquide, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organisation opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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