Refinery Operations Manager

TRS Staffing is seeking a Refinery Operations Manager to oversee plant operations, drive production performance, and lead a team in a fast-paced heavy industrial manufacturing environment. Our client is a leading organization in the environmental and industrial services sector, recognized for its commitment to sustainability and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, operating permits, and quality standards.
• Coordinate activities between operations, maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless facility performance.
• Act as a key liaison between plant personnel and leadership, ensuring clear communication and alignment on operational priorities.
• Monitor plant performance, analyze operating data, and implement process improvements.
• Develop, review, and maintain operating procedures and best practices to support safe and efficient operations.
• Lead daily refinery operations to achieve production, quality, safety, environmental, and cost objectives.
• Support process troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and the planning and execution of plant shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Preform additional tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in refinery, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, or industrial processing.
• Strong technical knowledge of continuous process manufacturing and refinery operations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.
• Experience managing operational budgets and controlling production-related costs.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and employee development skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams.
• Proven ability to analyze data, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrated experience managing production teams and driving operational performance.
• To apply for this position, please send your Word formatted resume to Ziyi.
• Chen@trsstaffing.com
• We thank all applicants for their interest.
• However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
• TRS is an equal opportunity company.TRS Staffing Solutions (Canada) Inc. specializes in supplying engineers, designers, project managers, and other technical and professional services personnel to a broad spectrum of industries worldwide.