Refinery Operations Manager

Fluor Corp; Canada; On-site; CAD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Fluor Corp in Canada is seeking a Refinery Operations Manager to oversee plant operations, drive production performance, and lead a dedicated team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations across refining processes and support continuous improvement.

The role requires a chemical or mechanical engineering degree, 5+ years in refinery or related sectors, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and the ability to analyze data and implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of refinery/chemical manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of continuous process manufacturing and refinery operations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills across departments.
• Experience managing budgets and production costs.
• Proven leadership and ability to develop teams.
• Ability to analyze data and implement improvements.
• Experience leading production teams and driving performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations.
• Coordinate operations with maintenance, logistics, and quality teams for plant performance.
• Serve as liaison between plant personnel and leadership on priorities.
• Monitor performance, analyze data, and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and best practices.
• Lead daily refinery operations to meet production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and shutdown planning.
• Perform additional tasks as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Job details

Posted 02 September 2026

Start date 22 July 2026

Salary Range CAD

180000

• 180000

per Annually

Location Canada

Job type Permanent

Discipline Oil Gas and Chemicals

Reference 169251

Job Function Manager

TRS Staffing is seeking a Refinery Operations Manager to oversee lant operations, drive production performance, and lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Our client is a leading organization in the environmental and industrial services sector, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, operating permits, and quality standards.

• Coordinate activities between operations, maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless facility performance.

• Act as a key liaison between plant personnel and leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment on operational priorities.

• Monitor plant performance, analyze operating data, and implement process improvements.

• Develop, review, and maintain operating procedures and best practices to support safe and efficient operations.

• Lead daily refinery operations to achieve production, quality, safety, environmental, and cost objectives.

• Support process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the planning and execution of plant shutdowns and turnarounds.

• Preform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or industrial processing,

• Strong technical knowledge of continuous process manufacturing and refinery operations.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

• Experience managing operational budgets and controlling production-related costs.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams.

• Proven ability to analyze data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions.

• Demonstrated experience managing production teams and driving operational performance.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. TRS is an equal opportunity company.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.