Delek US Holdings, Inc. is looking for a Gas Plant Superintendent to serve as the on-site operational authority for a cryogenic natural gas processing facility. This role is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant day-to-day operation of the plant, providing direct supervision to operators and working closely with maintenance and engineering.
What You'll Do
- Lead safe, efficient operation of the cryogenic gas processing plant on a day-to-day basis.
- Supervise plant operators including scheduling, training, coaching, and performance management.
- Ensure 24/7 plant coverage through proper shift scheduling and staffing.
- Review operator logbooks, shift reports, and turnover notes for accuracy and completeness.
- Verify plant operating parameters remain within safe limits and product specifications.
- Maintain a strong field presence through routine plant walkdowns and operator interaction.
- Oversee preparation and accuracy of daily production and volume reports.
- Ensure throughput and product specifications meet contractual and commercial requirements.
- Track operational KPIs and report performance trends to management.
- Provide direct leadership during plant upsets, trips, and abnormal conditions.
- Respond to after-hours call-outs as needed.
- Diagnose issues such as cryogenic recovery losses, amine foaming, compressor instability, engine performance issues, and off-spec products.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
- Support plant startups, shutdowns, and turnaround activities.
- Promote a strong safety culture aligned with company policies and PSM standards.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, state regulations, and operating permits.
- Oversee acid gas handling and injection operations in compliance with UIC permits and reporting.
- Lead incident investigations and corrective action tracking.
- Monitor flaring levels and drive reduction efforts consistent with regulatory limits.
- Partner with Maintenance and Engineering to prioritize reliability-focused work.
- Monitor performance of engines, compressors, cryogenic units, amine systems, and injection wells.
- Identify improvement opportunities to increase uptime and reduce operating costs.
- Support maintenance planning, spare parts management, and turnaround preparation.
- Improve operator procedures and training materials.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Four (4) or more years supervisory or lead operator experience in a cryogenic gas plant.
- Eight (8) or more years natural gas processing plant experience.
Nice to Have
- Vocational / Technical Degree.
Technical Stack
- Cryogenic natural gas processing facility
- Amine treating systems
- Cryogenic processing systems
- Engine-driven compression
- Residue and NGL handling systems
- Acid gas handling systems
- Acid gas injection systems
Team & Environment
You will be the on-site operational authority providing direct supervision to plant operators.
Benefits & Compensation
- Up to a 10% match on 401K on hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year.
- Medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually.
- Free access to the Calm app for meditation, stress management, and better sleep.
- Performance management program with additional annual incentives.
- Pay for performance culture with high bonus payouts.
Work Mode
This role is onsite.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
