Position Overview:The Sr. Manager, Turnarounds provides strategic leadership and governance for all turnaround activities at Motiva’s Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex. This role is accountable for developing and executing long-term turnaround strategies that align with site operational and company business objectives while ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery. This position reports to the Director, Maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with plant operations, maintenance, engineering, and senior leadership to develop multi-year turnaround strategies aligned with asset integrity, reliability, and business performance goals.
- Collaborate with department leadership teams to establish turnaround policies, define project priorities, and ensure cross-functional alignment and integration.
- Integrate capital projects, maintenance events, and reliability initiatives into cohesive turnaround plans.
- Provide strategic oversight and guidance to turnaround project management teams.
- Serve as primary liaison between turnaround leadership and site leadership team, delivering clear communication on performance, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring adherence to Process Safety Management (PSM) and environmental regulations.
- Establish and enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance standards.
- Lead risk assessments and drive continuous improvement in hazard mitigation practices.
- Implement lessons learned processes to improve cost control, productivity, and schedule reliability across future events.
- Develop current and future leaders within the Turnaround team.
Experience and Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
- 15+ years of experience working in refining, petrochemical, or heavy industrial operations, with a strong focus on turnaround/shutdown execution
- 10+ years of experience in a leadership/supervisory role managing large scale turnarounds
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Demonstration of Motiva’s values and behaviors
- Proven track record of delivering results through others
- Ability to communicate effectively and build strong professional relationships at all levels of the organization
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or in a similar technical discipline
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to work around and on industrial equipment, including frequent climbing of stairs and ladders
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (respirator, hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, heeled boots, and hearing protection)
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