Operations Shift Supervisor - Refineries

GFL Environmental • Columbus, OH

30d • Onsite

About The Position

Front-line leader responsible for safe shift execution in a continuous-process refinery environment, coordinating operators and responding to abnormal conditions. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Typically 3–7 years refinery/chemical operations experience with lead/supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of continuous-process refinery operations and unit controls (DCS/SCADA knowledge is applicable).
• Expertise in safe work practices (permit-to-work, LOTO) and emergency response protocols.
• Safety mindset
• Strong communication (especially during shift handover and emergencies)
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting in abnormal situations
• Teamwork and leadership
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.

Nice To Haves

• post-secondary preferred.
• Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems (Preferred).
• Prior refinery, chemical, terminal, or continuous-process manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct shift turnover and ensure clear communication of operating status.
• Coordinate unit operations, alarms response, and field rounds.
• Enforce permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
• Initiate notifications and escalation during process upsets/emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) (29 CFR 1910.119), Management of Change (MOC), and environmental compliance programs.

Benefits

• 3 weeks PTO annually
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Work boot reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED