Operations Director is an exempt management position and reports directly to the Assistant Refinery Manager. The Operations Director is directly accountable for supervision, development, and performance management of the Refinery Operations group. The Operation Director plays a critical role in the planning and execution of the North Pole Refinery annual Turnaround.  Normal work schedule will be a seven day on and seven day off rotation, primarily Day Shift. Refinery operations may require a modified schedule to meet the needs of the operation. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (and other duties as assigned)

1. Oversee day to day operation of all process units onsite to meet volume and yield goals as directed by the Refinery Manager. Directs Operators to ensure units, equipment and personnel onsite operate safely and efficiently. 
2. Ensure all personnel adhere to established Health and Safety procedures and programs.
3. Ensure Refinery remains in compliance with all applicable environmental regulations. 
4. Capable of operating all refinery units and as such can communicate and achieve consistent operating principles, actions and process understanding between the different crews.
5. Evaluate and outline technical training needs of Operators. Manage, develop, participate in, schedule, and conduct technical training programs to ensure their competence for required tasks within the refinery. Propose training, including seminars and other tools required to maximize the knowledge and performance of the Operators.
6. Evaluate and outline operational programs to improve and advance process safety management, operating procedures, handouts, tests, and program exercises. Direct and conduct classes on unit operations and equipment preventative maintenance.
7. Work with Refinery Manager to hold Operators accountable for successfully completing training and following procedures they have been trained on.
8. Assist Operators in troubleshooting unit problems as well as work with operators to optimize unit operations. When an equipment limitation prevents further troubleshooting, clearly communicate it to the Refinery Manager and then work with Maintenance and Engineering Departments to implement engineering solutions to drive continuous improvement.
9. Responsible for maintaining certain components of the refineries Process Safety Management (PSM) program including input on writing procedures, oversight of training on these procedures, and conducting Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR’s). This also includes assistance and direction in the development of these components for new processes and equipment onsite.
10. Monitor staffing requirements and vacation schedule. Work with recruiting department to fill open positions.  Work closely with Human Resources as needed to maintain strong employee relations. 
11. Conduct annual performance evaluations of Lead Operators and provide feedback on performance of other operators reporting to the Lead Operator throughout the year. 
12. Collaborate with all four Lead Operators and Ops Director counterpart in developing lists for each unit identifying anticipated work to be performed during yearly shutdown. Organize meetings with all Refinery groups to plan out detailed work lists of all work to be performed during the shutdown. This includes working with vendors, and contractors to ultimately put together a realistic timeline which is then presented to Refinery Manager. The timeline will include all cost estimates, manpower needed, materials needed, and any other time sensitive information relevant to each task. 
13. Monitor Trans Alaska Pipeline System activity and be ready to respond to any operational changes. 
14. Monitor and communicate with off-site power generators with regards to their operation.

 

 SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carry out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Supervise all employees within the department. Responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, disciplining, coaching and training, addressing and resolving employee concerns, planning, assigning, directing work, assessing job performance and holding accountable for same.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS FOR MANAGER OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTORS LEVEL

ASRC’s Core competencies include Leading Self, Leading People and Leading the Organization. In addition to our core competency model, our framework includes competencies specific to the various levels of positions within our company. For more information on our core competencies please contact the HR Department and reference the ASRC Leadership Framework.

Timely Decision Making

• Makes decisions in a timely manner, sometimes with incomplete information and under tight deadlines and pressure.

Delegation

• Trusts people to perform through clear delegation of both routine and important tasks and decisions. 

Intellectual Horsepower

• Deal with concepts and complexity well; others may describe them as sharp, capable, and agile.

Comfort around Higher Management

• Comfortably deals with senior managers without undue tension or nervousness.  They understand how senior managers think and work.

Informing

• Provides timely information that people need to know in order to do their jobs and make accurate decisions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum B.A. degree or ten years of related experience and or training: or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in refinery operations required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

1. Min. 10 years of industrial operations experience or 5 years of experience with a Technical Degree.
2. Min. of 2 years of direct management experience.
3. Petrochemical/oil refinery experience required.
4. Experience in PSM and Incident Command preferred.
5. Direct management experience.                 
6. Ability to effectively communicate to all levels in the organization.     
7. Excellent computer skills; Windows, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint; etc.) Experience with SQL & Destiny preferred.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees or customers.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job includes the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is in a busy office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and may be required to travel in small and large commercial aircraft.

 

NOTE:  This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibilities, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

 

Petro Star Inc., a division of ASRC, is a drug free workplace and pre-employment drug testing is part of the hiring process.

ASRC and its family of companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or any other legal protected status.  EOE:  M|F|D|V

Petro Star Inc. is the refining division of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Inupiat-owned corporation created as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.

ASRC's family of companies apply a shareholder preference in employment, to the maximum extent feasible, as authorized by law.