Turnaround Manager

Overview

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 feed stocks 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.