Superintendent, Operations

PBF Energy•Oregon, OH

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About The Position

Superintendent, Operations Lead the Operating Unit team in the safe, reliable and environmentally sound operation of the Refinery and ensure the reliability of the area to meet the targeted oil flow plan. This position reports to the Business Team Lead. Respond to plant related emergencies and be available after hours during critical business situations and act as the first point of contact from Shift Organization for unit upsets. Provide appropriate communication and logistical support for unit upsets. Coordinate troubleshooting (with Business Team) on unit maintenance and logistical issues. Assist Technical with troubleshooting process issues. Work with the Unit Trainer/Procedure Writers’ to develop operator training and written/skills tests, and complete required procedure development/review. Review plant procedure updates. Review, approve and annually certify unit operating procedures. Work with Lead Shift Supervisors to ensure completion of all Operator skills testing. Initiate, review and approve Equipment Preparation Plans (EPP). Ensure all training materials are maintained and are accurate. Ensure all training and procedure targets are met. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE): Monitor employee activities. Correct unsafe behavior IMMEDIATELY. Demonstrate leadership behavior that reinforces Refinery Policies. Participate in all required safety audits and findings. Facilitate resolution of unsafe work conditions or issues. Ensure completion of all safety and environmental maintenance backlog items by identifying and prioritizing all safety and environmental issues. Communicate injuries, safety violations, near misses and environmental incidents to Refinery leadership. Participate in and approve all Management of Change (MOC) pre start-up safety reviews. Participate in PHA approval reviews and coordinate the completion of the identified area deficiencies and action items. Facilitate (non-TOP) incident investigations and complete assigned action items to resolve identified deficiencies. Lead operations support of safety and environmental regulations (ex: DOT, MACT, VOC, etc.). Reliability: Prioritize and approve Work Notifications. Lead efforts to prepare for planned and unplanned outages. Lead unit efforts to ensure turnaround milestone responsibilities (e.g., scope development, blank lists, variances, procedures, etc.) are achieved. Manage the overall Unit maintenance backlog – cradle to grave. Work with Maintenance Execution Team to develop 4-week work schedule. Work with Business Team and Unit Superintendents on maintenance work prioritization. Support the daily maintenance overtime and scheduling meeting to properly prioritize maintenance activities. Maintain and update operating instructions and standing orders. Work with Business Team to complete PHA, IWR and RBM requirements for the Unit. Order Unit catalyst, chemicals and operating supplies; work with Shift Supervisors to minimize surplus materials. Track Unit expenses and report to Business Team Lead on performance. Supervisory & Leadership: Responsible for the direct supervision of the Unit Operators and Trainer(s). Clearly set and communicate Operator and Trainer expectations utilizing the appropriate policies and procedures. Hold Operators and Trainer(s) accountable to expectations. Mentor and develop Unit Operators and Trainer(s). Assist the Trainer(s) in setting their priorities. Ensure Operations Apprentice evaluations are completed and reviewed. Manage Unit overtime. Provide final decisions on operator over-quota vacation days. Request and provide justification for move-up positions as required. Perform review of formal fact findings. Organizational: Support Refinery turnaround planning and execution. Complete special assignments, participate on various committees and be involved in refinery improvement initiatives.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
10+ years in Refining or Petrochemical industry.
3+ years supervisory or equivalent leadership experience in a union environment required.
Familiarity with industry process safety and environment regulations, work practices, and compliance strategies as well as knowledge of basic refinery processes, reliability principles, refining economics and basic budgeting and scheduling.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the Operating Unit team in the safe, reliable and environmentally sound operation of the Refinery and ensure the reliability of the area to meet the targeted oil flow plan.
Respond to plant related emergencies and be available after hours during critical business situations and act as the first point of contact from Shift Organization for unit upsets.
Provide appropriate communication and logistical support for unit upsets.
Coordinate troubleshooting (with Business Team) on unit maintenance and logistical issues.
Assist Technical with troubleshooting process issues.
Work with the Unit Trainer/Procedure Writers’ to develop operator training and written/skills tests, and complete required procedure development/review.
Review plant procedure updates.
Review, approve and annually certify unit operating procedures.
Work with Lead Shift Supervisors to ensure completion of all Operator skills testing.
Initiate, review and approve Equipment Preparation Plans (EPP).
Ensure all training materials are maintained and are accurate.
Ensure all training and procedure targets are met.
Monitor employee activities.
Correct unsafe behavior IMMEDIATELY.
Demonstrate leadership behavior that reinforces Refinery Policies.
Participate in all required safety audits and findings.
Facilitate resolution of unsafe work conditions or issues.
Ensure completion of all safety and environmental maintenance backlog items by identifying and prioritizing all safety and environmental issues.
Communicate injuries, safety violations, near misses and environmental incidents to Refinery leadership.
Participate in and approve all Management of Change (MOC) pre start-up safety reviews.
Participate in PHA approval reviews and coordinate the completion of the identified area deficiencies and action items.
Facilitate (non-TOP) incident investigations and complete assigned action items to resolve identified deficiencies.
Lead operations support of safety and environmental regulations (ex: DOT, MACT, VOC, etc.).
Prioritize and approve Work Notifications.
Lead efforts to prepare for planned and unplanned outages.
Lead unit efforts to ensure turnaround milestone responsibilities (e.g., scope development, blank lists, variances, procedures, etc.) are achieved.
Manage the overall Unit maintenance backlog – cradle to grave.
Work with Maintenance Execution Team to develop 4-week work schedule.
Work with Business Team and Unit Superintendents on maintenance work prioritization.
Support the daily maintenance overtime and scheduling meeting to properly prioritize maintenance activities.
Maintain and update operating instructions and standing orders.
Work with Business Team to complete PHA, IWR and RBM requirements for the Unit.
Order Unit catalyst, chemicals and operating supplies; work with Shift Supervisors to minimize surplus materials.
Track Unit expenses and report to Business Team Lead on performance.
Responsible for the direct supervision of the Unit Operators and Trainer(s).
Clearly set and communicate Operator and Trainer expectations utilizing the appropriate policies and procedures.
Hold Operators and Trainer(s) accountable to expectations.
Mentor and develop Unit Operators and Trainer(s).
Assist the Trainer(s) in setting their priorities.
Ensure Operations Apprentice evaluations are completed and reviewed.
Manage Unit overtime.
Provide final decisions on operator over-quota vacation days.
Request and provide justification for move-up positions as required.
Perform review of formal fact findings.
Support Refinery turnaround planning and execution.
Complete special assignments, participate on various committees and be involved in refinery improvement initiatives.