Chemical Operations Superintendent

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting seeks a Chemical Operations Superintendent to lead day-to-day operations at a growing facility in Las Vegas, NV. You will own startup and ramp-up activities for new processing capabilities and collaborate with site leadership to build capability, drive safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

The role calls for 7+ years of operations leadership in chemical processing or similar environments, with hands-on leadership, strong troubleshooting skills, and a proven

Qualifications

• 7+ years of operations leadership experience in chemical processing, refining, or a similar complex process environment.
• Experience supporting plant startups, expansions, commissioning, or ramp-ups.
• Strong understanding of industrial process equipment, controls, troubleshooting, and safe operating practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations and drive reliable, safe production.
• Build and develop a high-performing operations team on site.
• Establish procedures, training, standards, and performance expectations.

Skills

Operations leadership

Process safety

Troubleshooting

Team development

Safety culture

Job description

We are seeking a Chemical Operations Superintendent for our client, a growing industrial organization investing in the expansion of its processing capabilities. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced operations leader to take ownership of a developing operation and help establish the people, processes, and operating discipline needed for long-term success.

As Chemical Operations Superintendent, you will lead day-to-day operations while playing an important role in bringing new processing capabilities online. You will work closely with technical and site leadership to develop the team, strengthen operating practices, resolve complex process challenges, and build a culture centered around safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead operational readiness and ramp-up activities for new process systems
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing operations team
• Establish operating procedures, training, standards, and performance expectations
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership in the field
• Drive safe and reliable operation of complex industrial process equipment
• Collaborate across engineering, maintenance, reliability, safety, and technical functions
• Lead troubleshooting and corrective-action efforts for operational and equipment challenges
• Ensure strong process safety and operational risk management practices
• Coach and develop frontline leaders and operators
• Identify opportunities to improve production, reliability, efficiency, and cost performance

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of operations leadership experience within chemical processing, refining, or another complex process environment, with experience supporting plant startups, expansions, commissioning, or operational ramp-ups. Candidates should have a strong understanding of industrial process equipment, controls, troubleshooting, and safe operating practices, along with a track record of building teams and developing frontline leadership.

This is an opportunity to join an organization during an important stage of growth and have a meaningful voice in how an evolving operation is built and run. The role offers significant visibility, the opportunity to shape operating culture, and the ability to make a lasting impact on site performance.