Process Shift Supervisor

Cenovus Energy•Lima, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Shift Supervisor (PSS) is accountable for leading shift personnel and ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of assigned process units at the Lima Refinery. This role is responsible for daily execution and adherence to process safety, occupational safety, product quality, and operational optimization requirements while driving team performance and operational excellence.

Requirements

Legally authorized to work in the US
High School Diploma or equivalent
Ohio 3rd Class Stationary Steam Engineers License (will provide training if needed)
Advanced knowledge of the refinery union contract and sound personnel management skills
Experience/knowledge of reforming, hydrocracking, hydro-treating, and distillation
Good working knowledge of process flow diagrams
Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong working knowledge of all applicable industry rules and regulations, including Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT)
Knowledge and skilled in safety protocols
Strong leadership skills with a focus toward continuous improvement
Proven ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines to achieve goals and to identify and resolve problems
Excellent organizational and planning skills to set and exceed established goals, schedules, and deadlines
The ability to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, with other levels of management and with subordinates

Responsibilities

Lead and manage Operator training programs, ensuring completion of individual training plans, procedure reviews, sign‑offs, and qualification requirements
Coach, mentor, and develop Operators through regular engagement, hands‑on drills, feedback, and continuous assessment of operational knowledge
Foster a High Reliability Organization (HRO) culture by promoting learning from errors, consistent accountability, open communication, and effective pre‑job and after‑action reviews
Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient facility operations aligned with commercial targets, safety limits, and regulatory requirements
Monitor unit and facility conditions through tours, run sheet reviews, trend analysis, and proactive identification of abnormal or unsafe conditions
Lead shift activities including turnovers, operational meetings, engagement briefs, what‑if drills, investigations, and communication of lessons learned
Enforce procedural, safety, and regulatory compliance through audits, LOTO oversight, MOC coordination, and accountability for standards and KPIs
Coordinate reporting, scheduling, SAP notifications, and maintenance readiness to ensure accurate documentation, resource coverage, and operational reliability