Operations Shift Supervisor - Refineries

Front-line leader responsible for safe shift execution in a continuous-process refinery environment, coordinating operators and responding to abnormal conditions. Front-line leader responsible for safe shift execution in a continuous-process refinery environment, coordinating operators and responding to abnormal conditions. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

3 weeks PTO annually 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with an employer match Work boot reimbursement Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

• Conduct shift turnover and ensure clear communication of operating status.
• Coordinate unit operations, alarms response, and field rounds.
• Enforce permit-to-work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safe work practices.
• Initiate notifications and escalation during process upsets/emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) (29 CFR ), Management of Change (MOC), and environmental compliance programs.

• Strong knowledge of continuous-process refinery operations and unit controls (DCS/SCADA knowledge is applicable).
• Expertise in safe work practices (permit-to-work, LOTO) and emergency response protocols.
• Familiarity with CMMS and safe work permitting systems (Preferred).

• Safety mindset
• Strong communication (especially during shift handover and emergencies)
• Problem‑solving and troubleshooting in abnormal situations
• Teamwork and leadership
• Attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

• Education / Degree / Licensing / Certifications (as required):
  High school diploma/GED required; post‑secondary preferred.
• Minimum Years of Relevant
  
  Experience:
  
  Typically 3–7 years refinery/chemical operations experience with lead/supervisory experience.
• Specific Requirements (e.g. Training, Systems or Technology):
  None explicitly listed.
• Other or Preferred (as applicable):
  Prior refinery, chemical, terminal, or continuous‑process manufacturing experience.

• Shift Safety Performance / Incident Rate
• Effective Emergency Response
• Direct Report and Leadership Scope (if applicable)

• Operators (Direct supervision during assigned shift)
• Indirect reports (positions reporting through another leader within this role’s broader scope of responsibility). None

• Internal:
  Operators, Maintenance, Operations Manager.
• External:
  None explicitly listed.

• Ability to climb stairs/tanks, work at heights, read gauges/displays, respond to alarms, and work safely in PPE. Extended standing/walking and occasional lifting are typical.

• Industrial refinery environment with exposure to noise, heat, weather, and chemicals; office work as applicable.
• This role supports 24/7 coverage and requires rotating shifts (often 12-hour day/night rotation), weekends/holidays, overtime, and call-out response during upsets or emergencies. Minimal Travel; occasional travel for training or meetings may be required.

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