Lead Loss Control Specialist

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!

WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?

We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining, logistics, renewable fuels, and convenience store retailing.

• Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
• Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.
• Our Retail or convenience store part of Delek, runs over 250 stores in Texas and New Mexico. We also have company-branded New-to-Industry DK stores in the southern part of the US!
• Our three renewables’ plants in Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi combined can produce 40 million gallons of biodiesel fuel a year.

DELEK BENEFITS

We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep.

Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results.

With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team.

We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Position Summary

As a Loss Control Specialist (LCS), your role involves establishing and enforcing loss control processes, procedures and standards.

Key objectives include accurate measurement of custody transfers, quality assurance across the Marine Vessels, Terminals, Refinery, and Pipeline systems used by Delek and its customers.

The candidate will drive improvement in these processes while taking the initiative to deliver increased value for Delek.

As the LCS, you will utilize strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to oversee all aspects of custody transfer measurement, providing valuable insights through periodic LC performance metrics and summary reports, highlighting achievements and opportunities for improvement.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Experience Requirements

• 5 or more years of proficiency in liquid hydrocarbon measurements, encompassing Loss Control support, independent inspection procedures, and downstream commercial operations.
• Fundamental understanding of petroleum market commercial fundamentals and contract terms and conditions.
• Working knowledge of marine, pipeline, and terminal custody transfer operations and procedures.
• Familiarity with API / ASTM standards.

Skills

• Proficient conflict management and persuasive abilities to facilitate resolution.
• Adaptability to dynamic work environments with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Skillful in setting, managing, and prioritizing multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Effective negotiation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, adept at managing internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to function as a strong individual contributor with minimal direct oversight.
• Possession or ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).

Major Accountabilities

• Oversee all marine, pipeline, truck, rail, and shore-side storage custody transfer measurements, protecting Delek’s interest during custody transfer and provide immediate resolution of measurement deficiencies to prevent potential claims
• Develop and deploy best practices around quality and quantity assurance within the organization.
• Select, direct, and audit petroleum inspection companies.
• Maintain uniform application of measurement and inspection practices across the organization. Ensure that API guidelines and internal procedures are followed and communicated throughout the team.
• Attend custody transfers as required and ensure presence during supplier or customer LC contractor / witness visits.
• Quantify quality downgrades in Marine Vessels, Terminals, Refinery, and Pipeline systems used by Delek and its customers.
• Develop appropriate performance measures, drive improvement opportunities, and deliver increased value for Delek.
• Build relationships with key internal stakeholders and external suppliers / inspection contractors to support supply and trading activities.
• Oversee the performance of inspection companies at the refinery and associated terminals.
• Develop controls and implement processes to validate and monitor measurement equipment used for custody and inter-company transfers.
• Audit the design and witness the calibration and operation of meter provers, in-line samplers, tank gauging systems, etc.
• Identify, initiate and resolve any quality or quantity claims with external counterparties and internal Delek stakeholders.
• Issues letters of protest on custody transfer, documenting supporting evidence.
• Ensure accurate reporting and audit compliance related to custody transfers.
• Serve as LC Subject Matter Expert (SME) consultant and sponsor for new custody transfer improvement capital projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on projects such as tank installations, measurement system upgrades, and meter projects.
• Maintain a collaborative relationship between Delek Commercial, Refining, and DKL
24 days ago