Basic Function

Supervises operating work force in assigned area with minimal supervision. Oversees safe production and environmental compliance during assigned shift.

Provides leadership and human resource management, works to increase bench strength in assigned crew. Insures oil flow plans and targets are being met during assigned shift.

Insures equipment prepared for planned maintenance work. Effectively communicates with counterparts to allow smooth transition of plant operation between shifts so that longer term goals for the organization are met.

Job Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES : (functions considered essential as defined by ADA)

• Oversees all aspects of plant operations on shift for assigned area
• Gives work direction to the operators on shift, directing all operators during startups, shutdowns and emergencies
• Evaluates operator job performance and provides consistent coaching and discipline as appropriate.
• May approve and issue work orders
• Ensures unit operates within environmental, health and safety compliance; identifies potential unit problems and takes action to prevent incidents and accidents, reports any environmental incidents to HES and appropriate supervision.
• Initiates incident investigate activities including statement collection during assigned shift
• Reviews product quality with assigned crews to ensure quality products made and that daily oil flow targets are met; coordinates troubleshooting to solve operating problems.
• Insures operators perform PM / Pump Rotations and area has equipment ready for maintenance as planned, support resolution of process and mechanical issues
• Confirms crew compliance with operating procedures, and recording of on-shift event documentation in unit logbook; maintain organized filing system to keep up-to-date records, complete reports, schedules, etc.

on time and accurately; and monitor inventories of supplies and reorder as necessary

• Takes responsibility that certification and other training metrics met, MOCâ  s reviewed, rounds completed and documented, procedures reviewed and followed, and other key shift performance metrics met.
• Minimize costs for running area, assuming shared responsibility for meeting Operations and Maintenance expense budgets;

take action on or give suggestions to supervision on cost-saving opportunities, optimize the cost efficiency for running the unit, and develop and implement opportunities to control / reduce overtime

• Trains shift organization in impact of their areasâ  unit operation to other parts of their area, develops bench strength through technical and soft skill coaching.
• Facilitates decision making at the right level in the organization. Encourages unit level ability and accountability to make â  right levelâ  decisions, creating feedback loop of effectiveness of those decisions.

Special assignments, projects or tasks as assigned to the employee by their manager from time to time in their sole and complete discretion of management

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of refinery operations background and general knowledge of maintenance protocol is required.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE :

Supervisory, step-up and / or Special Assignment experience.

Education Level

A minimum of a High School Diploma is required.

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS :

Ability to direct and acquire work from a number of resources, in the absence of having direct supervisory responsibility of the resources.

Ability to handle high visibility projects and activities, high pressure situations, and long hours while maintaining a positive and constructive attitude.

Team player with ability to effectively communicate with others through written and verbal communication. Ability to constructively interact with all levels of staff including engineers, operators, shift and maintenance personnel.

Intermediate computer skills, intermediate reading and writing skills and the ability to perform intermediate mathematical calculations.

PREFERRED SKILLS :

Leadership training for hourly or operations personnel. Special training and / or skill demonstration in computer software.

Supervisory / Managerial Responsibility

Responsible for the direct supervision of up to 40 employees.

Work Conditions

Office and Refinery / Industrial environment based with up to 5% travel by land and air is required. Petroleum refinery, warehouse / plant environment, out-of-doors, and driver based environment, including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment.

Subject to all weather, temperatures, and varying road conditions. Subject to occasional weekend and after hour call-outs, and working in confined spaces

Physical Requirements

Job conditions require standing, walking, sitting, twisting, stooping, crouching, kneeling, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and / or carrying up to 50lbs, pushing and / or pulling 25lbs, climbing up to 150ft, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates, valid state driverâ  s license and proof of insurance required, ability to wear personal protective equipment (beards not permitted), and strenuous physical activity.

Last updated : 2024-05-22