Shift Supervisor

Shift Supervisor

The Opportunity Shift Supervisor at a Growth-Oriented Energy Company Reporting to the Operations Superintendent Responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operation of the refinery during assigned shifts Primary authority on-site and accountable for leading operational activities, coordinating personnel, and making critical decisions Ensure production targets, quality standards, and regulatory requirements are met Key activities include:

• Supervise all personnel and operators in their operating area to ensure safe and environmentally responsible operation at all times.
• Act to resolve process and equipment problems through a thorough understanding of Unit and equipment limits and basic knowledge of equipment and processes.
• Mentors, guides and evaluates operators in the performance of their duties on a short and long-term basis.
• Organize work, position assignments and scheduling to meet the crew's shift targets.
• Review schedule for unfilled positions and resolve issues.
• Manages call outs for Operations & Maintenance teams.
• Completes team member time sheets based on weekly schedule.
• Post Volunteer OT sign-up sheet.
• Maintain OT distribution sheet.
• Complete Change of Status forms.
• Reviews and enforces compliance with all Company policies, rules and procedures in relation to the Operations Department.
• Responsible for the quality and efficiency of operations and the standard of housekeeping in the operating areas.
• Responsible for Incident/Emergency Response - Follow the proper response plans for each of the following areas and submit an incident or hazard report in a timely manner: Environmental response; Safety/Injury response; Unit Operations upsets/incidents; Security (Threats, bomb, breaches); and Personnel (USOR or contractor) incidents.
• Review/verify reports and include additional details and accuracy as possible.
• Coordinate operation of refinery process units, oil movements, rail, dock and asphalt areas.
• Review and follow Nightly Orders.
• Responsible to clarify any questions with appropriate parties.
• Issue permits when the Safety Supervisor is not available for writing Hot Work or Confined Space permits.
• Responsible for updates and submittal of Daily Reports and other miscellaneous paperwork (Dock Notices, MPL packets, Jet Rack Tank Switch forms, ULSD (Green Sheets), Gas Blending (Blue Sheets), and Dock Line Inspection forms (weekends/holidays)).
• Conduct asphalt blending and assists with non-polymer modified asphalt blending.
• Submits "reblend"/correction orders.
• Responsible to understand testing requirements for asphalt blending
• Perform monthly Emergency Procedure Review/training.
• Review Work Orders for clarity and to determine priority.
• Distributes Work Orders to appropriate department(s) and notifies Operations Superintendents (OS) or Maintenance Supervisors (MS) as necessary for follow-up.
• Respond to plant emergencies or non-routine matters which can include hazardous material spills, oil spills, fires, accident response and so on.
• Responsible to notify the appropriate U.S. Oil personnel in a timely manner.
• Effectively communicate and support both internal (Company management, plant employees, maintenance/contractors, laboratory, engineering, inspection, and sales department) and external stakeholders (outside agencies such as USCG, fire/police, port security, plant neighbors, truck drivers, and other parties) as required in the performance of the role.
• Perform the duties of the On-Scene Commander or the Incident Commander when required.

Note: This description is intended to give you a general overview of the position. Additional responsibilities and opportunities may be identified based on current business needs.

Qualifications To meet the basic qualifications for this role, you will have legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship. To comply with the regulations at this work location, successful applicants must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). Please review eligibility criteria at Additional qualifications include:

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years of detailed knowledge, understanding and experience of refinery processes, tank farm operations, and unit and equipment limits is required
• Valid state driver's license is required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles within the refinery and on public roads
• Prior board Operator experience is preferred
• Strong work history
• Effective leadership skills
• Capable of working independently
• Possess strong organizational skills and initiative to ensure job duties are performed successfully in a timely manner
• Good verbal and written communication skills are required
• Required to be certified to use a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for regular or emergency operations

Physical Demands Must be available to work rotating, around the clock, 12-hour shifts and during off-hours to include emergencies and turnarounds Must be able to access towers, tanks, vessels, loading racks, stairways and general rough terrain in all weather conditions - day or night.