Lab Superintendent

PBF Energy•Torrance, CA

2d•$127,218 - $226,895•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Superintendent is responsible for managing the operation of the refinery’s laboratory. The laboratory consists of both salaried personnel and hourly technicians who provide analytical testing for the refinery seven days per week.

Requirements

10+ years of experience of related industrial laboratory experience with a working knowledge of refinery operations required
Bachelor’s degree in a science related field such as Organic or Analytical Chemistry or equivalent degree required

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a union environment preferred
Familiarity with industry process safety and environmental regulations, work practices and compliance strategies as well as knowledge of basic refinery processes, reliability principles, refining economics and basic budgeting and scheduling preferred

Responsibilities

Establishes clear expectations, priorities, and performance objectives for the Refinery Laboratory that align with the refinery's vision, strategic goals, and business objectives.
Promotes a culture of integrity, personal and process safety, environmentally responsible and operational excellence while ensuring compliance with all refinery policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Accountable for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the refinery laboratory, including laboratory systems, equipment, and analytical processes.
Oversees the development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory data integrity programs and quality management systems to ensure accurate and reliable analytical results.
Reviews and approves Certificates of Quality (COQ) and other quality documentation to ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and refinery specifications.
Ensures refinery products are tested accurately and in accordance with customer requirements, industry standards, and product quality specifications.
Provides leadership and direction to Laboratory Shift Teams and the day organization, ensuring adequate capability, capacity, and performance to meet refinery operational needs.
Develops and implements training and competency development programs to ensure laboratory personnel possess the technical skills and knowledge required to support refinery operations.
Maintains appropriate laboratory staffing levels, workforce planning, and overtime management to ensure safe and effective laboratory operations.
Collaborates closely with Operations, Technical, Economics & Planning, Product Quality and other refinery departments to support daily operations, troubleshoot issues, and advance projects.
Communicates accurate, timely, and actionable laboratory and quality information to refinery leadership, business partners, and other stakeholders to support sound decision-making.
Manages laboratory operating and capital expenditures within approved budgets while identifying opportunities for cost optimization and improved operational efficiency.
Champions continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory to enhance safety, quality, efficiency, reliability, profitability and cost performance.
Develops and maintains productive relationships with internal customers, external business partners, suppliers, and industry stakeholders to support refinery objectives.
Provides leadership support and serves as a backup for the Technical Manager and Laboratory Coordinator as required.
Demonstrate visible safety leadership and a commitment to operational discipline.
Foster a high-performance, accountable, and inclusive work environment.
Drive innovation and continuous learning within the laboratory organization.
Encourage cross-functional collaboration and effective problem-solving.
Lead change management initiatives that improve refinery and laboratory performance.