Gas Plant Superintendent - Hobbs, NM

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 operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600‑mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401(k) at 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 Title:
  
  Gas Plant Superintendent
• Job Code:
• Effective Date: 02/23/2026
• Job Family:
  Operations
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt
• Job Function:
  Gas Transmission & Distribution
• Job Level: Sr Manager

The Gas Plant Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant day‑to‑day operation of a cryogenic natural gas processing facility. The plant includes amine treating, cryogenic processing, engine‑driven compression, residue and NGL handling, acid gas handling, and acid gas injection systems.

This role serves as the on‑site operational authority, providing direct supervision to plant operators and working side‑by‑side with maintenance and engineering teams to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. The Superintendent is accountable for production performance, regulatory compliance, troubleshooting during plant upsets, personnel management, and overall plant reliability.

This position requires strong field presence and availability for call‑outs during abnormal operating conditions.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)
• Vocational / Technical Degree (Preferred)
• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Four (4) or more years supervisory or lead operator experience in a cryogenic gas plant (Required)
• Eight (8) or more years natural gas processing plant experience (Required)
• No Licensure or Certification Required.

• Daily Plant Operations Leadership
• Production & Reporting
• Safety, Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
• Reliability & Continuous Improvement
• On‑site cryogenic gas processing facility.
• Combination of field work, control room monitoring, and administrative reporting.
• Exposure to rotating equipment, high‑pressure systems, and industrial plant conditions.
• May require nights, weekends, or emergency call‑outs.
• Lead safe, efficient operation of the cryogenic gas processing plant on a day‑to‑day basis.
• Supervise plant operators including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
• Ensure 24/7 plant coverage through proper shift scheduling and staffing.
• Review operator logbooks, shift reports, and turnover notes for accuracy and completeness.
• Verify plant operating parameters remain within safe limits and product specs.
• Maintain strong field presence through routine plant walkdowns and operator interaction.
• Oversee preparation and accuracy of daily production and volume reports, including:
  • Gas throughput
  • Residue gas volumes
  • NGL production
  • Acid gas volumes
  • Injection rates
  • Flaring volumes
• Ensure throughput and product specifications meet contractual and commercial requirements.
• Track operational KPIs and report performance trends to management.
• Provide direct leadership during…