Renewable Diesel Plant Ops Leader

Love's Travel Stops; Hastings (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartwell Renewables seeks an experienced Renewable Diesel Unit (RDU) Superintendent to provide strategic operational guidance for the RDU team. You will oversee safety, quality, and financial performance, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

You will lead production targets, supervise multiple departments, and develop programs to enhance safety and efficiency. Strong auditing and budget skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years in related work experience.
• Experience in Renewable/Bio Diesel, Steam reforming, Oil and Gas, Hydro processing or PSM regulated facility.
• Experience overseeing operations for multiple departments or processes and shifts, ensuring safety and environmental compliance.
• Experience providing operational leadership to audit, inspection and risk assessment processes.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute safe, reliable production targets for the facility.
• Serve as primary liaison between operations, engineering, maintenance and leadership.
• Implement and monitor safety, compliance, and training programs to promote a safety culture.
• Prepare and execute audits on internal and external procedures related to production safety and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor plant equipment, operations and quality goals to meet product standards.
• Advise on capital and operating budgets to achieve financial targets and control costs.
• Identify hazards and risks and conduct incident investigations with corrective actions.
• Lead a team of professionals and supervisors, guiding talent management and performance actions.
• Optimize process performance including feedstock management, catalyst performance and equipment utilization.
• Support MOC, PHA, and HAZOP processes to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Operational leadership

Risk assessment

Safety culture

Auditing

Budget management

Staff development

Talent management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Chemical Engineering degree

Job description

Heartwell Renewables seeks an experienced Renewable Diesel Unit (RDU) Superintendent to provide strategic operational guidance for the RDU team. You will oversee safety, quality, and financial performance, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

You will lead production targets, supervise multiple departments, and develop programs to enhance safety and efficiency. Strong auditing and budget skills are essential in this role.