Turnaround Manager

PTS Advance•Bakersfield, CA

6d•$138,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

PTS Advance has a great opportunity in Bakersfield Ca. We are looking for a Turnaround Manager. Our client is a Southern California-based renewable energy company focused on the production and commercialization of non-food based feedstocks used for the production of renewable fuels, and with the purchase of the Bakersfield Refinery for retooling into a renewable diesel production facility it will be one of the largest producers of renewable fuels. Salary: 138k to 200k 15 % bonus Start immediately Location: Bakersfield, CA. Job Summary: The Turnaround Manager plans, executes, and controls large-scale refinery maintenance shutdowns to ensure safety, schedule adherence, budget compliance, and quality. They lead a cross-functional team to develop the work scope, budget, and execution plan, manage contractors, and ensure all work is performed safely and efficiently to minimize downtime and meet performance metrics. Essential Functions: Develop the overall turnaround strategy, including the work scope, safety plans, and schedule. Integrate capital project scope into the overall planned maintenance outage. Lead a core team of planners, supervisors, and contractors, and manage individual and team performance. Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental (HSE) goals and process safety management (PSM) procedures. Oversee the overall budget, manage costs, and provide accurate financial reporting throughout the turnaround. Coordinate all aspects of the turnaround, including labor, materials, and contractor selection. Establish performance metrics and objectives, and monitor performance against them. Develop KPIs for TA performance tracking and reporting, making adjustments based on leading & lagging indicators. Champion continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and improving existing work processes. Other duties Please note that 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.

Requirements

Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent 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
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure
A high school diploma or GED is the minimum, but a bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline is often preferred.
10+ years of refining turnaround experience
Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
Physical strength and good hand-eye coordination
Prolonged periods of standing and walking
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

Responsibilities

Develop the overall turnaround strategy, including the work scope, safety plans, and schedule.
Integrate capital project scope into the overall planned maintenance outage.
Lead a core team of planners, supervisors, and contractors, and manage individual and team performance.
Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental (HSE) goals and process safety management (PSM) procedures.
Oversee the overall budget, manage costs, and provide accurate financial reporting throughout the turnaround.
Coordinate all aspects of the turnaround, including labor, materials, and contractor selection.
Establish performance metrics and objectives, and monitor performance against them.
Develop KPIs for TA performance tracking and reporting, making adjustments based on leading & lagging indicators.
Champion continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and improving existing work processes.
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