Sr Refinery Operations Specialist

Company Overview

Delek US Holdings is a boutique‑sized diversified downstream energy company with assets in petroleum refining, logistics, and more.

Up to a 10% 401(k) match, medical benefits starting day one, a 30% annual premium rebate, free access to the Calm app, and performance‑based annual incentives.

The Senior Refinery Operations Specialist ensures unit capacity, serves as the senior operations team member for their area, and represents operations to the Business Team.

• High School Diploma or GED (Required) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two (2) or more years in a leadership role or equivalent military experience.
• Four (4) or more years in a refinery, petrochemical, or chemical role.
• No licensure or certification required.

• Oversee refining operations and unit performance.
• Track performance metrics, conduct data analysis, and produce reports.
• Manage tasks and time, plan and organize work, troubleshoot, and resolve issues.
• Pass drug test and background check; work rotating shifts, holidays, and overtime; meet physical requirements and wear PPE.
• Provide an escalation path for shift teams and support day‑to‑day operations.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment and approve area operating procedures.
• Apply technical knowledge to oversee reliability, throughput, and implement operational improvements.
• Investigate and close Gensuite incidents; conduct audits and walk‑throughs.
• Develop and implement margin improvement and efficiency plans.
• Support Shift Superintendent and Unit Technical Trainer with up‑to‑date training materials.
• Oversee reliability, compliance, quality, and safety programs for assigned area(s).
• Evaluate alternatives and make decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Plan and maintain unit downtime schedules and coordinate with OMC for maintenance priorities.
• Provide planning premises for weekly, monthly, and annual plans.
• Issue daily operational guidelines to shift teams.
• Manage relationships with specialty chemical and catalyst vendors, including contracts and material receipts.
• Conduct routine monitoring of unit performance and lead the Area Business Team on short‑term threat resolution.
• Act as contract holder, track and manage variable expenses in the area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Change Agility (level 2 Supporting)
• Collaboration (level 2 Supporting)
• Decision Making (level 2 Supporting)
• Drive For Results (level 2 Supporting)
• Team Building (level 2 Supporting)

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Oil and Gas