INTRODUCTION

Our client, a major Oil&Gas company, is currently looking for a Turnaround Manager in Bakersfield, CA. Great direct hire position with a competitive package.

JOB SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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

COMPENSATION

• Salary range: $200,000-$250,000 + bonuses

Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration!

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