Sr Refinery Operations Specialist

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 operates 720 miles of 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 one with 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 OperationsCoordinates 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 siteUnit PerformancePerformance MetricsData AnalysisReportingTask/Time ManagementPlanning/OrganizingTroubleshootingIssue ManagementDetail OrientedMust 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 goalsMaintains a safe and healthy work environment by owning and approving area operating proceduresUtilizes technical knowledge of assigned area(s) and oversee the reliability and throughput including the development and implementation of operational improvement and efficiency gain strategiesLeads or assists in the investigation and closure of Gensuite incidents in assigned areaConducts audits and walk-throughs to ensure a safe and compliant operationAccountable for developing and implementing margin improvement and efficiency plansSupports Shift Superintendent and Unit Technical Trainer to ensure operator training materials are current and accurate in support of an effective training programOversees reliability, compliance, quality and safety programs for assigned area(s)Evaluates alternatives and make decisions in a fast-paced work environmentPlans and maintains unit downtime schedule in support of maintenance activities and business planningCoordinates with OMC to set maintenance prioritiesProvides Planning Premises for Weekly, Monthly, and Annual PlansIssues daily Operational Guidelines to shift teamsManages relationships with specialty chemical and catalyst vendors including contract management and materials receiptsConducts routine, structured monitoring of unit performanceLeads the Area Business Team through short term threat resolution and issues escalated from shift teamActs as contract Holder for Area contracts and track and manage variable expenses in area of responsibilityOther duties as assignedWhile 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.