Console Shift Supervisor, FCC

PBF Energy•Torrance, CA
•Onsite

About The Position

Console Shift Supervisor, FCC PBF Energy Inc. (NYSE:PBF) is one of the largest independent refiners in North America, operating, through its subsidiaries, oil refineries and related facilities. We are a growing organization seeking a talented Console Shift Supervisor, FCC to join our team as a pivotal member here at PBF Energy. This role is located at Torrance Refining Company in Torrance, CA. JOB SUMMARY The Console Shift Supervisor represents the Operations Department on a 24/7 basis. The CSS operates their assigned console, leads and directs the unit operators to drive the refinery operation and to achieve production targets in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner.

Requirements

  • High school diploma / GED
  • Eligible for full time employment in California
  • 5+ years in Operations in a Refining or Petrochemical Manufacturing Facility (Operator level 3 equivalent or higher)
  • Prior to operating a console must pass all required qualification criteria (computer based testing, actual demonstrations and review board round table)
  • Familiarity with industry personal safety, process safety, environment regulations, work practices, and compliance strategies
  • Ability to sit for extended periods while continuously monitoring unit operation
  • Ability to understand and manage risk aligned with site expectations
  • Ability to maintain composure and calm demeanor under abnormal, non-routine conditions
  • Knowledge / Understanding of the following: Distillation, fractionation, separation, and other contacting equipment Air cooled and shell and tube heat exchangers Piping and valves General purpose turbine and motorized equipment Special purpose critical equipment (air blower, large motors, gas compressors, and turbines) Basic refinery operation, economics and equipment reliability

Nice To Haves

  • Field or Unit Operator experience in associated unit
  • Prior leadership / supervisory experience
  • Honeywell DCS system or similar DCS control
  • General instrumentation (transmitters, flow meters etc.)
  • Equipment health monitoring and control systems
  • Operating and optimizing through a console interface with the equipment
  • Unit start up and shutdown
  • Response to upsets and emergencies
  • Troubleshooting of complex processes (i.e. distillation, compressors, control systems)
  • Microsoft Word and Excel (Intermediate level)

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrates leadership in Personal and Process Safety Reviews and executes operating instructions, night orders and standing orders with unit operators and ensures required tasks are completed on-shift
  • Develops and monitor operator performance and behavior
  • Recognizes and reinforces positive performance and behavior. If needed, provide coaching and address performance and behavior issues as defined by Company Rules of Conduct. Correct unsafe behavior IMMEDIATELY
  • Promotes teamwork and encourage responsible decision-making by all team members
  • Manages and resolves conflicts by active listening and escalate field concerns to Refinery and Unit Superintendent as appropriate
  • Report out all injuries, safety violations, environmental incidents and near misses to the Refinery and Unit Superintendent and appropriate departments / agencies as required
  • Takes direction from the Refinery and Unit Superintendent to optimize the unit operation and achieve production targets
  • Controls unit conditions (pressures, temperatures, flows and product qualities) via the Honeywell DCS system and directing unit operator field moves to ensure all parameters are within established operating envelops
  • Accountable for the following performance results, among others: Operation of the facility within safe operating limits Ensuring all products are made within quality specifications Leading unit operators in execution of operating procedures and simulation drills Detection and prompt reporting of process unit issues / equipment malfunctions Safely operating the unit through unplanned, abnormal or non-routine operations
  • Collaborates with other Console Supervisors and Outside Supervisors to manage impacts on upstream and downstream unit equipment and operation
  • Identifies barriers to achieving unit production plan and communicate to Refinery and Unit Superintendent
  • Troubleshoots and takes proactive steps to manage unit / equipment issues and eliminate production constraints, solicit support from Technical & Reliability Departments as required
  • Tracks and addresses disabled / inhibited alarms, operating envelope and structured round deviations and communicate findings to Refinery and Unit Superintendent
  • Completes / maintains all compliance documentation (Management of Change, Control of Defeat, Technical Reviews, Operating Procedures etc.)
  • Completes all shift handover documents and provides thorough shift handover to incoming Console Supervisor
  • Supports planning and / or field execution of Major Maintenance events or Turnaround
  • Performs / Assists with incident or near miss investigations

Benefits

  • comprehensive and generous benefits package
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