Director of Operations Excellence & Reliability

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Accommodations for disabilities

Job summary

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. in Indianapolis seeks a senior operational leader to drive safety, reliability, and efficiency across refining operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, align with corporate goals, and advance continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires 15+ years in refining or petrochemical operations, strong HSE knowledge, and the ability to mentor site leaders while implementing new technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in refining or petrochemical operations.
• 5+ years in operations leadership.
• Strong knowledge of refining processes, HSE and process safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with turnaround planning, refining economics, and operational excellence frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement operational discipline strategies aligned with corporate goals to ensure safe, compliant, and profitable operations
• Lead cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency, asset reliability, and safety performance
• Build organizational capability through education, training, and mentorship of site operations leaders
• Champion a culture of vigilance, risk awareness, and continuous improvement across all operational areas
• Support compliance with safety regulations and internal standards; mentor teams to identify and mitigate high-consequence risks
• Drive initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize energy usage, and improve throughput across sites
• Provide guidance for turnaround planning and execution to minimize disruption and maximize value
• Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reliability
• Facilitate governance forums and collaborate with corporate engineering, maintenance, HSE, and commercial teams to align initiatives
• Communicate progress and impact of operational excellence programs to executive leadership and key stakeholders

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Operational risk management

Analytical decision-making

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Calumet Specialty Products Partners L.P. in Indianapolis seeks a senior operational leader to drive safety, reliability, and efficiency across refining operations.

You will lead cross-functional teams, align with corporate goals, and advance continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires 15+ years in refining or petrochemical operations, strong HSE knowledge, and the ability to mentor site leaders while implementing new technologies.