Production Lead
Location: Carlsbad
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: MAIN FUNCTIONS The Production Lead manages a shift
team of operations personnel for a designated unit at a site to
achieve Business Team plans in a safe, efficient, reliable, and
environmentally sound manner. Has responsibility for and makes
operational decisions for a process unit with minimal management
support. Demonstrates applicable Operations skills appropriate to
the job position. Exhibits communication and interpersonal skills
to work with diverse groups. Strong leadership skills are required
for Emergency Preparedness role and for abnormal operations
management. Typical job titles may include: Shift Team Leader,
Process First Line Supervisor (FLS), Shift Leader, Operations
Supervisor TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provides leadership and
assumes administrative responsibility for operations personnel
working on shift. Acts as management's representative to a wage
team on nights and weekends. Ensures adequate shift team competency
level to conduct required operations. Effectively interfaces with
other STLs to transition status and objectives across shifts.
Directly supervises the deployment of personnel and all work
activities in the field operational unit under his/her
responsibility to achieve Business Team objectives. Mentors less
experienced STLs and step-ups. Responsible for understanding
operational status of their unit at all times. Manages the unit
shift team to ensure production targets are met (volume, yield, and
quality) and shift instructions are carried out. Ensures that all
employees and contractors meet applicable personnel and process
safety, security, health, and environment (Safety, Security,
Health, and Environment (SSHE)) requirements. Upholds consistent
SSHE standards to achieve loss-free field and control room
operations through Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS)
Critical Verification Measurement (OCVM), routine Verification and
Validation (V&V), and Loss Prevention Self-assessment (LPSA)
verification in the field. Effectively utilizes all Loss Prevention
System (LPS) tools and conducts monthly stewardships with
Technicians. Responsible for procedural reviews, safety planning,
and execution. Ensures safe work permits are written and executed
to achieve loss-free performance. Performs field V&V of
activity execution. Utilizes knowledge and experience to advise
shift team on troubleshooting and process safety considerations for
abnormal/non-routine operations. Single decision point for urgent
safety-critical operating decisions to bring unit/equipment into a
safe position to protect personnel and equipment. Ensure unit shift
team readiness for Emergency Response through Emergency Response
Drills, both planned and impromptu. Oversees emergency response
contingency plans and activities on the unit with minimal
management support during initial response. Initiates investigation
of unit safety, operational, quality, and environmental incidents
as appropriate. Provides initial case management for all injuries
and informs relevant management/supervision. Responsible for
creating a high-performing team on their shift. Measures shift team
performance and stewards results to unit management. Leads shift
team through Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS).
Performs field verifications (through personal V&V) and through
cold eyes reviews (OCVM, Standard Operator Interface (SOI), etc.)
to ensure effectiveness and sustainment. Stewards IMPACT reports to
ensure appropriate data entered and responsibilities assigned to
ensure adequate follow-up. Identifies gaps and implements
improvements. Accountable for maintaining high levels of unit
reliability, cost-effective operations, and/or product movements to
generate cash/profits for the company. Ensures standards of
Operator Care, Operations Excellence, and housekeeping are upheld
and verified on the unit. Ensures that shift team activities are in
compliance with Global Product Quality Management System (GPQMS).
Networks with other Shift Team Leaders at the site to establish
best practices and promote consistency. May participate in regional
Networks/COPs. Responsible for understanding site's labor strategy
and managing labor relations within assigned area. May participate
in the planning and execution of unit turnarounds and work
associated with unit modification and other project work. May be
responsible for establishing and stewarding contractor performance
expectations. May oversee contractor work activities, ensuring they
work in a manner consistent with contractual requirements and
Company expectations. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS Previous experience
in a closely related position Behavioral Skills: analytical
capability, effective communication, courage of conviction, sound
decision-making. Functional Skills: SSHE management - operations
and maintenance, managing critical operations, operations-specific
technology and unit or area, console knowledge - general and
specific unit, process planning and mechanical coordination,
process planning for T/As. Strong operational knowledge of the Oil
and Gas industry Proven leadership and coaching skills, including
experience managing a team Previous operating experience, either
onshore or offshore along with a good understanding of safety
management With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft
(NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing
provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals,
Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and
Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45
countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering
and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is
needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional
recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas
and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and
accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to
support our clients.
Keywords: , Paramount , Production Lead, Energy / Utilities , Carlsbad, California
