Production Supervisor (Sulfuric Acid)

Process Supervisor (Sulfuric Acid)

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

Location: Nevada

Our client is an industrial organization focused on the development and operation of large-scale processing facilities in North America. The company is currently developing a new processing operation in the western United States and is focused on building safe, reliable, and efficient operations. They are committed to responsible operations, workplace safety, environmental stewardship, job creation, and delivering long-term value for its stakeholders.

Sulfuric Acid Plant Shift Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring operations comply with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and Process Safety Management (PSM) standards, while encouraging employees to identify hazards, stop unsafe work, and continuously improve safety performance.

• Supervise and motivate Sulfuric Acid operations crews and relevant contractors, conduct performance evaluations, and address personnel matters.

• Lead the commissioning and start-up of the Sulfuric Acid Plant to safely achieve design capacity.

• Monitor and report operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including EHS compliance, production, and efficiency metrics.

• Troubleshoot issues that arise during the production process and communicate them to the appropriate departments.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of hourly production operators to meet daily production targets for quantity, quality, and on-time delivery.

• Assist in developing plans for emergency situations.

• Ensure completion of required reporting and record keeping.

• Manage production schedules for the Sulfuric Acid Plant.

• Conduct incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

• Coordinate activities with other departments, including maintenance, electrical, mobile equipment, and processing, to support overall plant performance.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state environmental requirements, EPA, DOT, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

• Provide guidance to operations team members, contractors, and consultants to ensure company standards are applied and maintained.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships across teams while supporting the organization's values and operating culture.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mineral processing or chemical manufacturing.

• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory role.

• Experience in greenfield or brownfield start-up environments, including staffing, training, and commissioning.

• Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Strong understanding of chemical plant principles, processes, and unit operations.

• Proficiency with plant control systems (DCS) and laboratory data interpretation.

• Demonstrated ability to lead operations staff within a multi-discipline environment.

• Strong focus on safety, compliance, and environmental stewardship.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, and Teams.

• Commitment to the organization's values and operating principles.