Operations Shift Supervisor - Petrochemical Processing

Henpen Corporation; Proctor (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Henpen Corporation is seeking an experienced Operations Shift Supervisor for Petrochemical Processing in West Virginia. The role leads a rotating shift team, ensures safe, compliant operations, and serves as the senior authority on shift in a PSM-regulated environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in hazardous process operations, with prior shift leadership experience and strong troubleshooting, leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in petrochemical or hazardous process operations.
• Prior shift leadership, lead operator, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Solid knowledge of chemical process equipment, utilities, and unit operations.
• Demonstrated understanding of PSM, OSHA, EPA and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a rotating shift team responsible for continuous petrochemical process operations in a high-hazard environment.
• Serve as senior operational authority on shift and ensure adherence to SOPs, PSM, and safety standards.
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture focused on personal and process safety and environmental protection.
• Provide hands-on supervision, coaching, and technical guidance to Process Operators in field and control room.
• Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment issues (pumps, compressors, boilers, heat exchangers).
• Coordinate with Maintenance and Technical teams for priorities and corrective actions.
• Support maintenance and contractor activities including safe work permits and hot-work permits.
• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis; implement corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement, reliability, and efficiency; communicate to plant leadership.
• Support emergency response preparedness and execution.

Skills

Shift leadership

Troubleshooting

Process safety

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Operations Shift Supervisor - Petrochemical Processing

Operations Shift Supervisor – Petrochemical Processing

Reports To: Deputy Plant Manager
Location: West Virginia, United States
Industry: Petrochemicals / Fine Chemicals
Schedule: Rotating shifts – continuous operations (24/7)

Position Overview

A confidential petrochemical manufacturing facility is seeking an experienced Operations Shift Supervisor to lead safe, compliant, and efficient plant operations in a continuous, PSM-regulated environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on supervisor or senior/lead process operator with strong technical depth in chemical processing who can lead operators, troubleshoot complex unit issues, and serve as the senior decision-maker on shift. The Shift Supervisor is accountable for operational execution, personnel leadership, and real-time problem resolution while maintaining the highest standards of process safety, environmental compliance, and asset integrity.

Core Responsibilities

Lead a rotating shift team responsible for continuous petrochemical process operations in a high-hazard environment.

Serve as the senior operational authority on shift, ensuring strict adherence to operating procedures, PSM requirements, and site safety standards.

Promote and enforce a strong safety culture focused on personal safety, process safety, and environmental protection.

Provide hands-on supervision, coaching, and technical guidance to Process Operators in both field and control room operations.

Troubleshoot process upsets and equipment issues involving pumps, compressors, boilers, heat exchangers, and associated utilities.

Differentiate mechanical vs. operational issues; coordinate with Maintenance and Technical teams to establish priorities and corrective actions.

Support maintenance and contractor activities, including preparation and authorization of safe work permits, hot work permits, and confined space permits.

Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Identify opportunities for operational improvement, reliability enhancement, and efficiency gains; communicate recommendations to plant leadership.

Support emergency response preparedness and execution to protect personnel, the community, and plant assets.

Maintain accurate shift documentation, logs, and reports using computerized systems.

Assign and oversee operator participation in autonomous maintenance activities per plant standards and training.

Qualifications & Experience

High School Diploma required; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Minimum 5+ years of experience in petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, refinery, power generation, or other hazardous process operations.

Prior shift leadership, lead operator, or supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Solid working knowledge of chemical process equipment, utilities, and unit operations.

Demonstrated understanding of PSM, OSHA, EPA, and environmental compliance in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Strong troubleshooting, decision-making, and root cause analysis skills.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work rotating shift schedules in a 24/7 operation.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Combination of control room and field-based work.

Ability to walk, stand, climb ladders and stairs, and access elevated platforms.

Lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Exposure to chemicals, vapors, noise, heat, and outdoor conditions; required use of PPE including FRC and respiratory protection.

Must pass respirator fit testing and medical clearance.

Ability to remain alert and effective during extended and rotating shifts.