Turnaround Manager
Global Clean Energy
Manages planning and execution of large refinery maintenance turnarounds.
22 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Bakersfield, CA
Onsite
Company Size
- Employees
Service Specialisms
Biofuels Trading & Marketing
Blockchain Technology and Applications
RNG & Bio‑LNG Marketing
RNG Project Development & Offtake Agreements
Shipping & Logistics Solutions for Clean Fuels
Bio‑LNG Supply Solutions & Equipment
Green Power Generation
Green Power Solutions for Data Centers
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
kpi tracking
turnaround planning
budget management
safety compliance
turnaround coordination
continuous improvement
- Establish performance metrics and objectives, and monitor performance against them. Develop KPIs for TA performance tracking and reporting, making adjustments based on leading & lagging indicators.
- Develop the overall turnaround strategy, including the work scope, safety plans, and schedule. Integrate capital project scope into the overall planned maintenance outage.
- Oversee the overall budget, manage costs, and provide accurate financial reporting throughout the turnaround.
- Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Lead a core team of planners, supervisors, and contractors, and manage individual and team performance.
- Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy
- Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, environmental (HSE) goals and process safety management (PSM) procedures.
- Oversees the daily workflow of the department
- Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff
- Coordinate all aspects of the turnaround, including labor, materials, and contractor selection.
- Champion continuous improvement by implementing lessons learned and improving existing work processes.
What you bring
microsoft office
bachelor's
10+ years
leadership
problem solving
physical
- Must be able to pass a physical test of pushing, pulling, and lifting a minimum of 50 lbs
- A high school diploma or GED is the minimum, but a bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline is often preferred.
- Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring equipment and materials
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Physical strength and good hand-eye coordination
- 10+ years of refining turnaround experience
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks under pressure
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to perform repetitive movements over long periods of time
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
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Company
Overview
124K Acres
Land Cultivated
Over 124,000 acres of camelina are cultivated by approximately 500 growers, enabling ultra-low carbon intensity fuel production.
210M Gallons
Annual Production Capacity
The Bakersfield refinery produces up to 210 million gallons of renewable diesel annually as part of a farm-to-fuel model.
450K Barrels
Production Output
Since December 2024, the Bakersfield plant has produced approximately 450,000 barrels of renewable diesel.
$2.1B Restructuring
Financial Restructuring
Filed for Chapter 11 in April 2025 amid a $2.1 billion restructuring to streamline debts and continue operations.
- Pioneered non‑food camelina seed as a feedstock for renewable fuels.
- Built the world’s largest proprietary portfolio of camelina genetics and expanded globally through SusOils and Camelina Company España.
- Entered into major offtake and investment agreements—with ExxonMobil and Vitol—to support its vertically integrated model.
- Combines upstream plant science, midstream logistics, and downstream refining to deliver scalable, low‑carbon fuels.
Zero Environmental Impact
Innovative Technologies
Committed to eliminating environmental and social impacts through cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices.
- Environmental, social, and economic sustainability drive our business philosophy.
- Maintaining corporate sustainable policies and practices for all stakeholders is a core commitment.
- Sourcing directly from farmers to enhance quality and improve farm economics by reducing intermediaries.
- Ensuring the safety of employees and neighboring communities through risk prevention, education, and notifications.
- Providing well-paying, living-wage career opportunities across the entire value chain.
7 gCOâ‚‚e/MJ
Camelina Carbon Intensity Score
The company's camelina-based feedstock achieves a carbon intensity score of 7 gCOâ‚‚e/MJ, significantly lower than soy-based feedstock (~50 gCOâ‚‚e/MJ).
90% GHG Reduction
Renewable Diesel Emissions
The Bakersfield facility produces renewable diesel with 90% lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to petroleum diesel.
75% Emission Reduction
Rail Transport Efficiency
Rail transport of feedstock reduces transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by up to 75%.
- Target to achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas footprint on all finished fuels including renewable diesel, propane, naphtha, and future sustainable aviation fuel.
- Vertical integration from proprietary plant science through farm‑to‑fuel lowers carbon intensity and cost throughout the chain.
- Use of big data analytics enables end‑to‑end visibility, measurement, and validation of ultra‑low‑carbon fuel performance.
- No publicly disclosed DEI strategy or gender‑related data available.
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