Top 20 Refinery process safety Jobs in California

Asphalt Refinery Plant Manager / Operations Superintendent
Santa Maria Road Materials —Santa Maria, CA
- $100,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 7 years
- Engineering
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Plant Maintenance Lead
Maverick Tech —Richmond, CA
- $54.81 - $68.75 an hour
- Full-time
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
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Specialist III, Health & Safety, Rodeo Refinery
Phillips 66 —Rodeo, CA
- $127,800 - $156,200 a year
- Night shift
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
7d
Loader | Hourly | Martinez, CA
ECOVYST CATALYST TECHNOLOGIES LLC —Martinez, CA
- $48.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Heavy equipment operation
- Computer literacy
- Basic math
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) matching
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Refinery Superintendent
Cargill —Newark, CA
- $124,000 - $160,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health insurance
Health and Safety Manager
Kern Energy —Bakersfield, CA
- $132,721.50 - $145,543.00 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
Refinery Operation superintendent
92Techno —Newark, CA
- $120,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Quality control
- Mentoring
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k)
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Process Engineer
PBF Energy —Martinez, CA
- $92,846.05 - $164,756.20 a year
- On call
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
9d
Account Manager - Refinery, Oil & Gas, Chemical
Pall —Los Angeles, CA
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Manager, Process Engineering
PBF Energy —Martinez, CA
- $121,160.47 - $216,090.75 a year
- On call
- Bachelor of Science
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Seismic Senior Project Manager- Refinery Construction
Turner & Townsend —Richmond, CA
- $140,000 - $160,000 a year
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Senior level
- 4 years
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Plant Reliability & Maintenance Supervisor — Sulfuric Acid/Regeneration
Chemtrade —Richmond, CA
- $120,000 - $130,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- High school diploma or GED
- Mentoring
- Senior level
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9d
Operator/Maintenance Foreman
Bragg Companies —Pittsburg, CA
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Mid-level
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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IS Foreman 159834
Clean Harbors —Santa Monica, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Overtime
- No high school diploma
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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EO/Driver I
HPC Industrial —Long Beach, CA
- $17.97 - $47.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Military
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Employee stock purchase plan
10d
Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer
Kern Energy —Bakersfield, CA
- $135,462 - $148,241 a year
- Full-time
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- 10 years
IT Director
Kern Energy —Bakersfield, CA
- $188,660.85 - $213,801.90 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Master's degree

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Asphalt Refinery Plant Manager / Operations Superintendent
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Asphalt Refinery Plant Manager / Operations Superintendent

Santa Maria Road Materials
Santa Maria, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $200,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance

Qualifications

Chemical engineering unit operations
Resource allocation (project management tasks)
Chemical Engineering
Operations management
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Manufacturing budget management
Manufacturing facility experience
Managing manufacturing teams
Industrial equipment
Lean Six Sigma
Master of Business Administration
Process engineering
Refining plant experience

Full Job Description

Asphalt Refinery Manager / Operations Superintendent

Position Overview

Santa Maria Road Materials (“SMRM”) is seeking an experienced Refinery Manager / Operations Superintendent to provide comprehensive on-site leadership and strategic direction for our asphalt refinery in Santa Maria, CA. This role ensures safe, reliable, environmentally sound and cost-efficient operations by managing all aspects of refinery performance, including operations, production optimization, maintenance, health and safety, environmental compliance, personnel development, and budget management. The Refinery Manager ensures alignment with corporate goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Champion a zero-incident safety culture by strictly adhering to Process Safety Management (PSM), OSHA regulations, and site-specific safety protocols.
Provide overall leadership and accountability for day-to-day refinery operations, including safety, production, maintenance, engineering, logistics, and site services.
Ensure safe operation in compliance with regulatory requirements and facility goals.
Ensure all permit requirements are met, and reporting is accurate and timely.
Oversee the execution of consistent and quality production while driving reliability centered operations.
Oversee process optimization, debottlenecking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Oversee turnaround planning and execution, including scope development, contractor management, and post-turnaround reviews.
Lead and direct compliance with operating and capital budgets.
Manage capital investment projects and spending.
Provide accurate and timely production and inventory reports.
Provide required updates and communications to SMRM’s leadership, which may include attendance at regular and special meetings and presentations.
Collaborate with commercial teams to plan procurement, production and sales.
Collaborate with middle and back-office personnel to ensure integrity of overall business operations for SMRM’s enterprise.
Enforce Process Safety Management (PSM) systems, including hazard analysis (PHA/HAZOP), management of change (MOC), and incident investigation.
Provide leadership to develop and manage talent including forecasting resource needs, recruiting, hiring, performance management, and training.
Ensure optimal plant performance through effective coordination between operations, maintenance, technical and commercial functions.
Monitor process parameters and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify and resolve production and people issues promptly.
Represent SMRM in the local community.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline or commensurate experience.
12+ years of progressive experience in refining, petrochemical or manufacturing operations.
7+ years of leadership or management experience in refining, petrochemical or manufacturing operations.
Strong understanding of unit operations, utilities, and refinery-style process equipment and systems.
Experience and responsibility for budgets and staff resource planning.
Self-driven with technical and commercial strengths to lead an asphalt refinery and deliver commercial success.
Be fit to perform the essential functions of the job including working in an industrial work environment that may include loud areas, work around rotating equipment/operating equipment/heavy equipment, extreme temperatures, dust, work at heights, entry into confined spaces, and other potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require use of appropriate PPE.
Requires ability to perform physical tasks including frequent walking, standing for extended periods of time, climbing ladders or stairs, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.
Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
Other minimum qualifications may apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with asphalt refining and marketing strongly preferred.
Experience managing a brownfield restart or major expansion project.
Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Engineering or related field).
Lean Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement certifications.
Strong familiarity with reliability-centered maintenance and asset management systems.

Why Join Us?

Santa Maria Road Materials is restarting an asphalt production business with close to 100 years of history operating on the Central Coast of California. SMRM is committed to becoming the premier provider of asphalt binder, asphalt emulsion and associated materials / products for the whole state of California. Joining SMRM now as a Refinery Manager / Operations Superintendent provides an excellent opportunity for a technically gifted and dedicated professional to build an exciting career with an entrepreneurial and fast growing organization as part of a team dedicated to your success.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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refinery process safety jobs in california

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Process Engineer

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Manager, Process Engineering

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Plant Reliability & Maintenance Supervisor — Sulfuric Acid/Regeneration

Operator/Maintenance Foreman

IS Foreman 159834

EO/Driver I

Rotating Equipment Reliability Engineer

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