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Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

Job Summary: In this role, you will lead a team and supervise superintendents and/or craft ... Experience in oil, gas, refinery, petrochemical, minerals processing or power generating station ...

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How much do oil refinery superintendent jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for oil refinery superintendent in the United States is $36.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.63 and $53.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an oil refinery superintendent?

Oil Refinery Superintendents are responsible for overseeing the daily operations and management of oil refinery facilities. They ensure that all processes run efficiently, safely, and in compliance with environmental and governmental regulations. Their duties include supervising staff, coordinating maintenance, troubleshooting operational issues, and implementing safety protocols. Superintendents play a critical role in maximizing production output while minimizing risks and costs.

What are some common challenges an oil refinery superintendent faces in overseeing daily operations?

Oil Refinery Superintendents often navigate challenges such as maintaining strict safety and environmental compliance, optimizing production efficiency, and managing unexpected equipment failures or process disruptions. They must coordinate effectively with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure smooth workflow and timely problem resolution. The role also requires balancing long-term strategic planning with the ability to make quick decisions during emergencies, all while leading a diverse team and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an oil refinery superintendent, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Oil Refinery Superintendent, you need in-depth knowledge of refinery operations, process engineering, and safety management, often supported by a degree in chemical or mechanical engineering and extensive industry experience. Familiarity with Distributed Control Systems (DCS), refinery management software, and regulatory compliance certifications such as OSHA are typical technical requirements. Strong leadership, decision-making, and communication skills are crucial for effectively managing teams and responding to operational challenges. These skills and qualifications are vital to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant refinery operations while optimizing productivity and minimizing risks.

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Sr Refinery Operations Specialist

Krotz Springs, LA โ€ข On-site

Delek US
Oil and Gas Extractionย โ€ขย 1 - 5K employees

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 13 days ago


Job description

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 operatesย 720 milesย 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 Operations
  • Coordinates with departments optimization of product onsite (Loss Control)
  • ย 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
  • ย Ensures compliance with railroad operations both DOT and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA); and United States Coast Guard compliance for all dock operations at the site
  • Unit Performance
  • Performance Metrics
  • Data Analysis
  • Reporting
  • Task/Time Management
  • Planning/Organizing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Issue Management
  • Detail Oriented
  • Must 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 goals
  • Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by owning and approving area operating procedures
  • Utilizes technical knowledge of assigned area(s) and oversee the reliability and throughput including the development and implementation of operational improvement and efficiency gain strategies
  • Leads or assists in the investigation and closure of Gensuite incidents in assigned area
  • Conducts audits and walk-throughs to ensure a safe and compliant operation
  • Accountable for developing and implementing margin improvement and efficiency plans
  • Supports Shift Superintendent and Unit Technical Trainer to ensure operator training materials are current and accurate in support of an effective training program
  • Oversees reliability, compliance, quality and safety programs for assigned area(s)
  • Evaluates alternatives and make decisions in a fast-paced work environment
  • Plans and maintains unit downtime schedule in support of maintenance activities and business planning
  • Coordinates with OMC to set maintenance priorities
  • Provides Planning Premises for Weekly, Monthly, and Annual Plans
  • Issues daily Operational Guidelines to shift teams
  • Manages relationships with specialty chemical and catalyst vendors including contract management and materials receipts
  • Conducts routine, structured monitoring of unit performance
  • Leads the Area Business Team through short term threat resolution and issues escalated from shift team
  • Acts as contract Holder for Area contracts and track and manage variable expenses in area of responsibility
  • Other duties as assigned
  • While 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.ย