Step Up Shift Team Lead

Job Summary:

The Step Up Shift Team Leader (SU-STL) is for the duration of the site retooling, pre-com, commissioning, start up and to stable operation. Upon stable operation this position will be abolished and it is anticipated that SU-STL’s that meet the knowledge and leadership requirements of a STL will be eligible for the STL positions. The SU-STLwill take a key role in preparing the facility for pre-commissioning, commissioning, and startup. Coordinating closely with the BKRF and contractor pre-commissioning team with turnover of systems for pre-commissioning, commissioning and start up. Key support on development of training materials, procedures, manuals with providing mentoring and leadership for preparing operation workforce for startup. This position will also plan, supervise and direct all operations and maintenance activities of one of four shifts, ensuring its effective operation by coordinating and directing employees, assigning tasks, and monitoring performance of subordinates. This role also provides the lead role during nights and weekends at the facility.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise, direct, and lead the day-to-day activities of operations at site for one of up to four shifts or a relief to ensure safe and quality production and meet identified goals

• Provide leadership for assigned operations team including setting accountability and setting expectations of crew

• Lead position on off hours and weekends for the refinery, including managing emergency situations as the Incident commander initially until relieved

• Maintain a safe operation of the facility and a healthy work environment by following, implementing and enforcing Company safety standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations

• Lead the operator Shift Team consisting of the console operators, outside operators and logistics to insure safe, stable, and reliable operation

• Lead or assist in the investigation of injuries, accidents, near-miss incidents, exceedances on shift

• Provide a clean, organized, and safe work environment and maintain area with safety audits and walk-throughs. Set the expectations for those on your crew for these requirements

• Develop, and or review procedures, manuals based on process data, P&IDs, operating limits, etc.training materials, manuals, and procedures; provide key role in training, mentoring and development for the operations personnel in preparation of startup and ongoing operations

• By start up of facility become knowledgeable of process, outside and console operation that will allow assisting in start up, troubleshooting and mentoring operators

• Provide shift management and supervision of Shift Teams for the processing units. Direct job

• R esponsibility for Safe Operation & Production, Emergency Response, Operation and Maintenance, Training progression, and Health and Safety for 24-hour shift operation. Provide senior level experience in Operations, Management, and PSM in support of operations.

• Advise, develop & coordinate O&M procedure and training development, working with various levels of the organization to identify needs, gaps, and solutions dealing with training and procedures

• Perform scheduling, payroll, budgeting, training, operator qualification, process optimization, turnaround coordination, procedure revision and development. Accountable for development of procedures, manuals, and hiring and training of new operators as well as supporting Process Engineering to resolve design issues

• Manage, supervise and coordinate production and maintenance expenditures through planning and execution of maintenance blocks for processing units; responsible for training and qualifying field and panel operators

• Meet production operational standards by implementing production, productivity and quality standards, work with supporting personnel to achieve optimal production and profitability of asset performance

• Ensure adherence to Company operating procedures, policies and process standards

• Provide leadership on troubleshooting for operational issues

• Coordinate with plant scheduler and lead on-shift scheduling changes / coverage for vacations, sicknesses, training etc.

• Oversee the operator training of assigned crew to ensure team is properly trained in a timely and effective manner

• Address routine personnel issues including training, coaching and counseling and disciplining subordinates on assigned crew

• Take lead on problem solving operational issues on shift

• Ensure that equipment and systems are prepared and available for maintenance per schedules

• Lead shift operational/safety/environmental meetings to discuss planned activities and maintenance jobs schedules for effective planning

• Review and approve as appropriate Work Order notifications for need, priority, accuracy and ensure proper information is provided to support maintenance activities and scheduling

• Coordinate with maintenance to schedule equipment down time for maintenance shutdowns and preventative maintenance

• Lead reliability, compliance, quality, PSM and safety programs for assigned crew

• Coach and develop personnel on application and use of Refinery Safe Work Practices and Procedures

• Manage day to day operation of including directing operating personnel in optimization of unit throughput, and assigning maintenance priorities

• Coordinate with pipeline operations for natural gas supply

• Prepare daily log / turnover at shift change

• Wear fire-retardant clothing and other personal protective equipment, such as SCBA, steel-toe shoes and ear and eye protection

• Perform other tasks as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, hold a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass drug test and background check

• Process knowledge and understanding of refining / hydroprocessing

• Operational experience on hydrogen plant, gas plant and hydroprocessing units

• Ability and willingness to work a rotating shift schedule with potential for overtime; this is a 12-hour rotating shift with days and nights

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff

• Oversees the daily workflow of the department

• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations

• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required

• 10 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role, with two (2) years of experience in leadership role required

• Associate degree in business, science or technical discipline and three (3) years of experience in refinery, petrochemical or chemical role or equivalent military experience preferred

• 5+ years of console operator/process lead experience is preferred

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, teamwork and leadership skills essential

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times

• Must be able to climb ladders and or stairs on tanks, vessels and structures; wear respirator; work around equipment containing high pressures and temperatures and various chemicals

• Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time

• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Global Clean Energy Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.