Posted 5 days ago
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
