Senior Operator

Shift Team SupervisorWe are currently hiring for a Shift Team Supervisor with renewable diesel refining experience for a long-term opportunity in Bakersfield, CA.Job SummaryThe Shift Team Supervisor (STS) will take a key role in the daily operation of the facility utilizing established procedures, standards and daily targets for efficiencies and compliance. This individual must ensure that the units remain within the design and operating PSM limits at all times. This position will also plan, supervise, and direct all operations and maintenance activities of one of four shifts, ensuring its effective operation by coordinating and directing employees, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance of subordinates.

This role also provides the lead role during nights and weekends at the facility. This is a rotating (days/night) 12-hour shift position including weekends, and holidays that requires reliable attendance.Essential FunctionsSupervise, direct, and lead the day-to-day activities of operations at site for one of four shifts or a relief to ensure safe and quality production, on spec targets and meet identified goalsProvide leadership for assigned operations team including setting accountability and setting expectations of crewLead position on off hours and weekends for the refinery, including managing emergency situations as the Incident Commander initially until relievedMaintain a safe operation of the facility and a healthy work environment by following, implementing and enforcing Company safety standards and procedures and complying with legal regulationsLead the operator shift team consisting of the console operators, outside operators and logistics to insure safe, stable, and reliable operationLead or assist in the investigation of injuries, accidents, near-miss incidents, exceedances on shiftProvide a clean, organized, and safe work environment and maintain area with safety audits and walk-throughs. Set the expectations for those on your crew for these requirementsReview Work Requests and approve; prioritize per policiesProvide shift management and supervision of shift teams for the processing units.Responsible for Safe Operation & Production, Emergency Response, Operation and Maintenance, Training progression, and Health and Safety for 24-hour shift operationProvide senior level experience in Operations, Management, and PSM in support of operations.Perform scheduling, training, operator qualification, process optimization, turnaround coordination, procedure revision and development.Support Process Engineering to resolve operating issuesManage, supervise and coordinate production and maintenance expenditures through planning and execution of maintenance blocks for processing units; responsible for training and qualifying field and panel operatorsMeet production operational standards by implementing production, productivity and quality standards, work with supporting personnel to achieve optimal production and profitability of asset performanceEnsure adherence to Company operating procedures, policies and process standardsProvide leadership on troubleshooting for operational issuesCoordinate with plant scheduler and lead on-shift scheduling changes / coverage for vacations, sicknesses, training etc.Oversee the operator training of assigned crew to ensure team is properly trained in a timely and effective mannerAddress routine personnel issues including training, coaching and counseling and disciplining subordinates on assigned crewTake lead on problem solving operational issues on shiftEnsure that equipment and systems are prepared and available for maintenance per schedulesLead shift operational/safety/environmental meetings to discuss planned activities and maintenance jobs schedules for effective planningReview and approve as appropriate Work Order notifications for need, priority, accuracy and ensure proper information is provided to support maintenance activities and schedulingLead reliability, compliance, quality, PSM and safety programs for assigned crewCoach and develop personnel on application and use of Refinery Safe Work Practices and ProceduresManage day to day operation of including directing operating personnel in optimization of unit throughput, and assigning maintenance prioritiesPrepare daily log / turnover at shift changeWear fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, such as SCBA, steel-toe shoes and ear and eye protectionPerform other tasks as assignedRequired Skills/AbilitiesMust be legally authorized to work in the United States, hold a valid driver's license, and be able to pass drug test and background checkProcess knowledge and understanding of refining / hydroprocessingOperational experience on hydrogen plant, gas plant and hydroprocessing unitsKnowledgeable of unit operations and processes to allow troubleshooting, guidance and leadership to operatorsQualified on the DCS console position to allow troubleshooting, optimization of operation and allow assistance during start up and or upset conditionsAbility and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule with potential for overtime; this is a 12-hour rotating shift with days and nightsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlinesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong supervisory and leadership skillsAbility to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriateAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentProficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related softwareProficient on Honeywell DCS console operationSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises operations personnel on assigned shiftSupervises logistics operations personnel in off hours, weekend and holidays when Logistics Lead or Logistics Shift supervisor is not presentOversees the daily workflow of the departmentProvides constructive and timely performance evaluationsHandles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policyEducation and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required10 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role, with two (2) years of experience in leadership role requiredAssociate degree in business, science or technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role or equivalent military experience preferred5+ years of console operator/process lead experience is preferredStrong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork and leadership skills essentialPhysical RequirementsProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerProlonged periods of standing and walkingMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds at timesAbility to perform repetitive movements over long periods of timeRequires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouchingRequires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materialsMust be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals