Operations Shift Supervisor - Refineries

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct shift turnover and ensure clear communication of operating status.
• Coordinate unit operations, alarms response, and field rounds.
• Enforce permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
• Initiate notifications and escalation during process upsets/emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) (29 CFR 1910.119), Management of Change (MOC), and environmental compliance programs.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:
• Knowledge & Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of continuous-process refinery operations and unit controls (DCS/SCADA knowledge is applicable).
• Expertise in safe work practices (permit-to-work, LOTO) and emergency response protocols.
• Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems (Preferred).
• Behavioral Competencies:
• Safety mindset
• Strong communication (especially during shift handover and emergencies)
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting in abnormal situations
• Teamwork and leadership
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Qualifications and Requirements:
• Education / Degree / Licensing / Certifications (as required): High school diploma/GED required; post-secondary preferred.
• Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: Typically 3–7 years refinery/chemical operations experience with lead/supervisory experience.
• Specific Requirements (e.g. Training, Systems or Technology): None explicitly listed.
• Other or Preferred (as applicable): Prior refinery, chemical, terminal, or continuous-process manufacturing experience.
• Success Criteria / Key Metrics
• Shift Safety Performance / Incident Rate
• Effective Emergency Response
• Direct Report and Leadership Scope (if applicable)
• Direct reports (positions reporting directly to this role):
• Operators (Direct supervision during assigned shift)
• Indirect reports (positions reporting through another leader within this role’s broader scope of responsibility).
• Key Internal and External Partners:
• Internal: Operators, Maintenance, Operations Manager.
• External: None explicitly listed.
• Physical Demands:
• Ability to climb stairs/tanks, work at heights, read gauges/displays, respond to alarms, and work safely in PPE.
• Extended standing/walking and occasional lifting are typical.
• Working Conditions & Travel:
• Industrial refinery environment with exposure to noise, heat, weather, and chemicals; office work as applicable.
• This role supports 24/7 coverage and requires rotating shifts (often 12-hour day/night rotation), weekends/holidays, overtime, and call-out response during upsets or emergencies.
• Minimal Travel; occasional travel for training or meetings may be required.
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Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems (Preferred).