Air Liquide · Bur Sa'id, Egypt · Posted 2026-04-16
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?The Shift Lead will supervise the operations of the unit by organizing the activity/workflow of the plant and making the interface with other teams (Industrial / Maintenance, SIO Center, Business Developer....) Operations ManagementCoordinates with SIOC (Smart innovative operation/optimization center) to optimize facility performance by focusing on the efficiency and reliability of production and processes; implements energy sourcing strategiesFollows SOP and participates in SOP writing and continuous improvement, in order to ensure the plant and its network reaches their best operating pointSupports the facility’s unattended control room model by monitoring and responding to alarm conditions when ‘on call’; uses DCS and other available systems and platforms to troubleshoot issues; mobilizes and visits the site to attend escalated alarm issues as required.Investigates operations issues arising within his/her domain(s) of competency with an aim of reducing the lead time between trouble detection and clearanceSafely operates the plant in specific non-standard modesUsing the automated loading systems, coordinates with material and bulk product drivers to ensure the safe and efficient loading and unloading of raw materials and productsCompetently starts up and shuts down plant equipment safely and in compliance with applicable SOPsAsset ManagementFollows AL maintenance strategy to ensure effective organization and optimization of the facility, equipment and systemsCompletes routine and corrective M1 maintenance tasks as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, including but not limited to analyzer checks and calibration, safety valve inspection, oil sampling)Performs routine rounds, equipment health inspections and facility checks (eg - EIS, back-up systems); logs required readings and recording observations which may signal issues in order to reduce plant downtimeSupports in managing contractors under direction of the Facility ManagerManages local spare parts and consumables inventory (including PO creation, handling and storage)Supports the implementation of facility policies and proceduresExternal Customer ManagementUpon Facility Manager delegation and in coordination with SIOC, communicates with customers around production plans, customer requirements, and incident managementKnowledge sharing and collaborationAssists the Facility Manager and the Maintenance team in the investigation of incidents and development of corrective actions and protocolCommunicates effectively with colleagues on-site, the SIOC and Hub Experts in order to identify trends, share data and disseminate informationMentors and supports site colleagues with On Job Training tasks within domain of expertiseActively participates in plant meetingsPromotes compliance with all Group directivesCompletes all required digital and on job trainings including mandatory Group trainings, IMS and GP03 trainings within domains of expertiseSafetyResponsible for site emergency management issues; ensures he/she is trained and qualified for proper implementation of the emergency response plan and plant security planCoordinates with contract and in-house maintenance teams on the safe handover of equipment; performs proper isolation of the system, energy control and isolationContributes to the development and observation of site safety standards and compliance (eg - work permits); works to identify and implement preventative/corrective actions after near misses are reportedActively contributes towards the compliance of all regulations applicable to his/her domain(s) of competency including participating in inspections and audits___________________Are you a MATCH?A minimum of 3:5 years of experience in operations or relevant maintenance domainPrevious experience troubleshooting within an operational environmentAdvanced Business EnglishKnowledge of the relevant maintenance domain is required (electrical, instrumentation)Ability to read P&ID, mechanical and electrical drawingsStrong knowledge on HSE and process safety fundamentalsBasic knowledge in process controlBasic knowledge of smart maintenance, digital tools and/or data analysis is preferredExperience Working Within a Multi-national Company Is DesirableTechnical competency in ASU operations, processes and related technology is desirableOur Differences make our PerformanceAt Air Liquide, we are committed to build 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 organization 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.