Director, Refinery Operations

Job Summary

Sets up and operates automatic or semi-automatic machines and related equipment in a continuous production/processing refinery operation. Monitors meters, gauges, valves, flow ratios, temperatures, pressures, and related controls and guidelines to ensure adherence to production/process specifications. Reports any malfunctions or abnormalities and makes minor adjustments and repairs to equipment. Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the activities of the Area Operations Team to ensure process safety, safety, environmental, reliability, and cost optimization goals of the refinery are achieved
• Champion initiatives, projects, and programs that support refinery vision.
• Interview candidates, determine development needs, evaluate performance for compensation, and address personnel issues including training, coaching, mentoring and disciplining of subordinates
• Accountable for ensuring process safety and safety compliance by supporting process hazard analysis, leading incident investigations, owning procedure development and improvement, owning management of change, ensuring emergency response preparedness, supporting alarm management, and providing assistance for work scope development, and assessment of operability requirements for design consideration.
• Continually improve safety and environmental record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes. Set and maintain exceptional housekeeping standards
  
  

Required Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience

• At least 8 years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. Master's or MBA degree typically preferred.
  
  

Organizational Leveling

Manages professional employees and/or supervisors. Has accountability for the performance and results of a team within own area of specialty. Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges. Decisions and problem solving are guided by policies, procedures and department plan; receives guidance from manager. Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.