Sr Director, Refinery Operations

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.
  
  

Delek Benefits

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Job Summary

Manages the day-to-day operation and is accountable for ensuring reliable and cost-effective operation of assigned processing area(s), logistics and utilities, to optimize and achieve production goals of the refinery. This role is essential in establishing and promoting a culture focused on safe, environmentally compliant, and reliable operations with the assigned area(s). This role provides leadership, motivation, training, and development of workforce; participates in continuous improvement activities as part of the site management team and ensures Company policies are followed in order to maintain a positive work culture.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Eight (8) or more years Management experience (Required)
• Fifteen (15) or more years experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Business Acumen
• Financial Acumen
• Refining Operations
• Process Safety Management
• Process Optimization
• Operations Excellence
• Health & Safety Management
• Analysis
• Strategic Planning
• Managing People
• Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs, ladders and in confined spaces, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator) , Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, holidays and overtime as required
• Integral member of the Refining Leadership team, reporting to the Refinery General Manager, participating in the construction of strategic objectives for the site and assures the day-to-day activities are aligned with achieving set goals
• Serves as process owner with overall accountability of sponsorship and execution of operations excellence management systems
• Serves as external refinery representative for off-site engagement activities (i.e., community relations, industry associations, etc.)
• Serves as Operations POC providing Corporate leadership with production, outage and issue resolution status
• Responsible for developing and delivery of weekly and monthly operating plans and premises
• Sponsors and supports development of corporate initiatives and programs
• Primary DoA for Refinery General Manager
• Assures organizational leadership development through training, certification, performance management and career development
• Drives continuous improvement culture that supports core values of the organization
• Supports and prioritizes continual improvement in all personal and process safety Drive Zero objectives
• Evaluates plant performance, drives continuous improvement in support of long-term sustainable profitability (i.e., margin capture, reliability, and cost optimization)
• Develops and implements annual business plans (capital and expense budgets, safety, environment, quality goals, run rates and headcount, etc.) in alignment with refinery and corporate objectives
• Assures asset availability through threat mitigation and loss production opportunity (LPO) management
• Assures critical relationships with head office and corporate stakeholders
• Acts as formal incident commander for extended events
• Key stakeholder for collective bargaining agreement and union relations
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.
  
  

CORE COMPETENCIES

Change Agility (level 5 Shaping)

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

Collaboration (level 5 Shaping)

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Decision Making (level 5 Shaping)

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

Drive For Results (level 5 Shaping)

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

Team Building (level 5 Shaping)

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

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.