Sr Refinery Operations Specialist

Delek US Holding Inc; Krotz Springs (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical benefits

Calm app access

Annual incentives

Job summary

Delek US Holdings is seeking an Area Specialist to ensure unit capacity in the assigned area and act as senior operations team member. You’ll own input on long-term processes and represent operations to the Business Team.

The role requires leadership experience in refinery or chemical environments and strong problem-solving skills, with a focus on safety and efficiency. Strong adherence to procedures is expected in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Two (2) or more years experience in a leadership role or equivalent military experience.
• Four (4) or more years experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical roles.
• Education may be substituted with equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Refining operations leadership and area ownership within assigned area.
• Ensure DOT regulatory compliance for pipelines and related operations.
• Oversee unit performance, data analysis, and reporting.
• Provide escalation and training support to shift teams and contractors.

Skills

Leadership experience

Operations focus

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.

Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day

Our logistics business currently owns and operates720 milesof crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

DELEK BENEFITS:

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

JOB SUMMARY

The Area Specialist is responsible for ensuring unit capacity in their assigned area, serving as the senior operations team member assigned to an area, and will also own operational input into all other longer-term process and be the operations representative to the Business Team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Two (2) or more years Experience in leadership role or equivalent military experience (Required)
• Four (4) or more years Experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role required (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Refining Operations
• Coordinates with departments optimization of product onsite (Loss Control)
• Ensures compliance with DOT regulations for operated pipelines including but not limited to integrity management program, Operator qualifications, pipeline public awareness requirements and drug and alcohol testing
• Ensures compliance with railroad operations both DOT and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and United States Coast Guard compliance for all dock operations at the site
• Unit Performance
• Performance Metrics
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Task/Time Management
• Troubleshooting
• Issue Management
• Detail Oriented
• Must pass drug test and background check , Willingness to work a rotating shift schedule, holidays and overtime as required, Physical ability to work on and around industrial equipment, including climbing of stairs, ladders and in confined spaces, Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, boots, hearing protection, respirator)
• Provides escalation path for the shift team and supports the day-to-day activities of team within assigned area, as needed, to ensure safe and quality production and meet identified goals
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by owning and approving area operating procedures
• Utilizes technical knowledge of assigned area(s) and oversee the reliability and throughput including the development and implementation of operational improvement and efficiency gain strategies
• Leads or assists in the investigation and closure of Gensuite incidents in assigned area
• Conducts audits and walk-throughs to ensure a safe and compliant operation
• Accountable for developing and implementing margin improvement and efficiency plans
• Supports Shift Superintendent and Unit Technical Trainer to ensure operator training materials are current and accurate in support of an effective training program
• Oversees reliability, compliance, quality and safety programs for assigned area(s)
• Evaluates alternatives and make decisions in a fast-paced work environment
• Plans and maintains unit downtime schedule in support of maintenance activities and business planning
• Coordinates with OMC to set maintenance priorities
• Provides Planning Premises for Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Plans
• Issues daily Operational Guidelines to shift teams
• Manages relationships with specialty chemical and catalyst vendors including contract management and materials receipts
• Conducts routine, structured monitoring of unit performance
• Leads the Area Business Team through short term threat resolution and issues escalated from shift team
• Acts as contract Holder for Area contracts and track and manage variable expenses in area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned
• While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 2 SUPPORTING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

BECOME PART OF THE ENERGY

It’s an exciting time to join Delek. We’re on a mission to attract, retain, and engage the best and brightest talent – those who are great team players and leaders who make it their first priority to serve.

• We are performance driven
• We value a passion for excellence
• We value teamwork
• We value and reward hard work and dedication

Delek US offers the opportunity to provide you with more than a job – we want to help you build a career.

Since our inception, our ability to hire the right people for the job has served us well, resulting in an impressive record of consistent growth and profitability. With more than 3,500 employees in nine states, we have brought together a diverse team of professionals passionate about investing their time and expertise in one of the most dynamic downstream energy companies in the market today.