Operations Integrity & Performance Director

PURPOSE:

Lead strategic initiatives to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability across Operations by driving a culture of continuous improvement, operational discipline, and technological innovation. Provide leadership and subject matter expertise to develop management systems, close performance gaps, and support site operations teams in achieving excellence.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Define and implement operational discipline strategies aligned with corporate goals to ensure safe, compliant, and profitable operations
Lead cross-functional teams to improve production efficiency, asset reliability, and safety performance
Build organizational capability through education, training, and mentorship of site operations leaders
Champion a culture of vigilance, risk awareness, and continuous improvement across all operational areas
Support compliance with safety regulations and internal standards; mentor teams to identify and mitigate high-consequence risks
Drive initiatives to reduce downtime, optimize energy usage, and improve throughput across sites
Provide guidance for turnaround planning and execution to minimize disruption and maximize value
Evaluate and implement new technologies to enhance operational efficiency and reliability
Facilitate governance forums and collaborate with corporate engineering, maintenance, HSE, and commercial teams to align initiatives
Communicate progress and impact of operational excellence programs to executive leadership and key stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
15+ years of experience in refining or petrochemical operations, including 5+ years in operations leadership
Strong knowledge of refining processes, HSE and process safety standards, and regulatory compliance
Familiarity with turnaround planning, refining economics, and operational excellence frameworks (e.g., OEMS, Lean Six Sigma)
Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and leverage digital tools and analytics in industrial environments

SKILLS:

Strategic leadership and change management
Advanced knowledge of operational risk management
Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
Excellent communication and facilitation skills
Ability to influence without authority and build cross-functional alignment