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Locomotive Fleet Supervisor

Baytown, TX · On-site

Supervisor, Operations Job Duties & Responsibilities: * Clearly communicates goals around operating ... We are a leader in product handling and site logistics for refineries, chemical producers, and ...

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Technician Industrial

La Porte, TX · On-site

$35K - $40K/yr

Field Supervisor / Operations Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Travel: Regional travel may ... Experience working at refineries, plants, or heavy industrial sites Safety & Compliance ...

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What is the difference between Supervisor Operations Refinery vs Process Technician?

AspectSupervisor Operations RefineryProcess Technician
CredentialsRelevant certifications, experience in refinery operationsTechnical certifications, technical training in process technology
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing refinery operationsHands-on technical work in processing units
Employer & Industry UsageRefineries, petrochemical plantsRefineries, chemical manufacturing facilities
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding supervisory roles in refineriesTechnical process roles in refinery operations

The Supervisor Operations Refinery oversees daily refinery activities, managing teams and ensuring safety and efficiency. In contrast, the Process Technician focuses on operating and maintaining processing equipment. Both roles require technical knowledge, but the supervisor has broader responsibilities in leadership and oversight, while the technician is more hands-on with equipment operation.

Infographic showing various Supervisor Operations Refinery job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution.

Shift Supervisor / Operations Team Lead

Liberty, TX • On-site

LAMP
Construction • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Position Purpose

Runs the plant when leadership is not on site, which is most of the time. Owns safety, production and people on their crew. Hired early to participate in commissioning and learn the plant while it is being proven.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the shift crew and own safety, environmental compliance and production performance for the shift.
  • Authorize permits to work, direct hazardous work and act as incident commander until relieved.
  • Direct operating decisions within the approved operating envelope and escalate deviations promptly.
  • Run structured shift handover so that no information is lost between crews.
  • Coach and qualify operators and complete performance and competency assessments.
  • Coordinate with maintenance on breakdowns, permits and planned work executed on shift.
  • Own shift documentation, including logs, batch records and deviation reports.
  • Participate in commissioning, functional testing and dry runs before startup.

Required Qualifications

  • Eight or more years of chemical, biochemical or refinery operations experience with supervisory responsibility.
  • Demonstrated safety leadership and permit to work authority experience.
  • Strong process troubleshooting judgment under time pressure.
  • Willingness to work a twelve hour rotating shift including nights, weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Associate degree in process technology or equivalent.
  • Fermentation or batch process experience.
  • Prior startup participation.