Front Line Supervisor - Hard Trades

PBF Energy•Torrance, CA

2d•$106,788 - $189,503•Onsite

About The Position

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 Front Line Supervisor - Hard Trades to join our team as a pivotal member here at PBF Energy. This role is located at Torrance Refining Company in Torrance, CA. Routine Maintenance Supervisor provides leadership and direct supervision to execute Safe, Quality, and Efficient maintenance work. Reports to the Maintenance Superintendent. Directly supervises Company craft. Gives work direction to contractor management. Works closely with other Front-Line Supervisors, Process Maintenance Coordinators, mechanical engineers, inspectors, and planners. May be asked to lead activities on emergencies and turnarounds. Participates in an on-call process.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in a refinery / petrochemical industry
Strong leadership skills
Experience and practical knowledge of Planning / Scheduling and Execution in Maintenance
Proficient understanding of refinery process, equipment, terminology, and work practices required
Basic computer skills, Outlook, MS Excel, MS Word
Ability to work extended hours during the work week and weekends when required
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings / P&IDs required.
Ability to prioritize multiple task

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a union environment
Advanced formal training in Planning/Scheduling in Maintenance
Demonstrated strength in communication and interpersonal skills
Crane / Rigging Experience
Pipefitter Experience
Welding Experience
Boilermaker Experience

Responsibilities

Complete Safe maintenance work and support flawless HSE refinery operation
Maintain presence in the field; stop and correct unsafe behavior immediately
Demonstrate knowledge, monitor, and enforce compliance with Refinery HSE Procedures
Comply with and enforce Life Saving Rules and Stop Work Authority
Ensure safety incidents are reported and investigated (FRCS for initial investigation)
Ensure deviations to procedures are documented, reviewed, and properly approved
Lead effective safety meetings with company craft and support contractor meetings
Sustain high quality work, prevent rework, and support reliable operation
Ensure craft persons follow Maintenance Department procedures and work practices
Report quality incidents, investigate, and share learnings with other FLSs
Ensure contractor management and craft have an accurate and complete work package
Escalate issues to a specialist or engineer as needed; utilize the engineer on-call as needed
Verify quality in the field as needed to validate QA/QC processes
Ensure Efficiency in maintenance work and work to constantly improve efficiency
Monitor and enforce timely standards; staff jobs wisely; be judicious with overtime
Review preliminary maintenance schedule and provide scheduler feedback prior to making the schedule final
Communicate equipment needs to operations and check status before dispatching craft
Use and enforce the headcount plan; do not add people without authorization
Coordinate multi-craft jobs with other FLSs; coordinate support trades; and minimize delays
Confirm jobs are ready to work before putting on weekly and daily schedules
Walk jobs prior to execution to verify if it is ready to be worked (verify scaffold, containment, material etc.)
Review barriers at the Daily Execution Meeting; learn from barriers shared by others
Know and enforce contract requirements for tools and materials; pay timely
Update job status at the end of each shift
Obtain optimum performance from employees and contractors; develop people for the future
Set goals and high standards; recognize positive performance and improvement
Be knowledgeable of and comply with Bargaining Unit and local Project Labor Agreements
Encourage craftsperson’s to take ownership of their tasks and be part of solutions
Follow work processes to ensure work is timely and consistent day-to-day and shift-to-shift
Coordinate work with the Operations Department; report status at the Daily Execution Meeting
Communicate all OT activities to off-shift supervision; provide job packages as needed
Monitor applicable deadlines (Env, SCD, PHA, etc.) and communicate if not meeting
Document work in the schedule; ensure field work documentation is maintained
Follow and enforce the break-in process; over communicate status of break-ins