Operations Improvement Lead

Calumet; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Calumet is seeking a senior Operations professional in Louisiana to drive discipline and continuous improvement across site operations. You will develop and maintain systems for housekeeping, permits, and LOTO, while leading AI-enabled digitization of operator rounds and an enhanced training program.

The role emphasizes PSM governance, procedures, and safety-focused process improvements. The candidate will influence cross-disciplinary teams, manage multiple improvement initiatives, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Engineering or related technical field.
• 7+ years of progressively complex process operations experience.
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management (OSHA 1910.119) incl. PHAs/HAZOPs and MOC.
• Experience leading operation work process implementations, procedures, or training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain site-wide systems to track compliance with housekeeping, permits, and LOTO.
• Lead digitization of operator rounds to improve data quality and equipment monitoring.
• Manage the tenured operator training program to sustain workforce capability.
• Improve the operating procedure review process to close PSM gaps.
• Lead implementation of shift handover, abnormal situations, alarms, and safety device bypasses.

Skills

Operational discipline

Lean & continuous improvement

Data analysis & AI adoption

Influence without authority

Technical communication & coaching

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

PURPOSE:

Drive operational discipline and continuous improvement across site operations by developing and strengthening the systems, work processes, policies, and procedures that support achievement of site goals. Serve as a senior technical advisor to the local Operations team on best practices, shift team development, turnaround readiness, capital projects, and Process Safety Management activities, including PHAs and HAZOPs.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain site-wide systems to track compliance with housekeeping, work permitting, and lockout/tagout (LOTO) requirements, ensuring gaps are identified and addressed promptly.
• Lead the digitization of operator rounds, incorporating input from site disciplines and area leaders to improve data quality, accountability, and equipment monitoring.
• Manage the tenured operator training program, ensuring training coordinators deliver required content and milestones to sustain workforce capability.
• Improve the operating procedure review process to close Process Safety Management gaps and maintain accurate, current, and compliant procedures.
• Lead implementation of and monitor adherence to operational work processes, including shift handover, abnormal situation management, alarm management, and safety device bypass management.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline operations, eliminate waste, and maximize value-added activities, applying Lean tools as appropriate.
• Champion the adoption of artificial intelligence and digital tools across the Operations department to improve productivity and decision-making.
• Support PHAs, HAZOPs, turnaround readiness, and capital project activities by representing Operations requirements and advising on operational best practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
• 7+ years of progressively complex experience in refining, petrochemical, or process-industry operations.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (OSHA 1910.119), including participation in PHAs/HAZOPs and management-of-change reviews.
• Experience leading operational work process implementation, procedure development, or operator training programs.

SKILLS:

• Operational discipline and work process design, implementation, and sustainment
• Continuous improvement and Lean methodologies to eliminate waste and improve efficiency
• Data analysis and digital tool adoption, including AI and electronic rounds applications
• Influence without authority across operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE stakeholders
• Clear technical communication, facilitation, and coaching of shift personnel
• Project management and prioritization across multiple concurrent initiatives