Director – Crude Oil & Finished Products - Dallas & Midland, TX

JOB INFORMATION

• Job Title: Director, Technical Process
• Job Code: 20001311
• Job Family: Operations
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Job Function: Process Technical Specialty
• Job Level: Director

JOB SUMMARY

The Director, Crude Oil & Finished Products provides leadership and technical oversight for Delek Logistics Midstream crude oil gathering, crude oil and finished products terminals, and associated pipeline systems. The role directs technical engineering support for operating assets and capital projects, establishing consistent engineering practices, managing technical risk, and improving safety, reliability, asset performance, and economic results.

The Director leads a multidisciplinary technical team, including project development, project, and mechanical engineers, and works closely with Operations, Maintenance and Reliability, the Project Management Office (PMO), EHS, and other business stakeholders. The position is based in Dallas, Texas, with approximately 5–7 direct reports.

Required Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in midstream engineering, technical operations, or related oil and gas roles, including technical leadership or management responsibility.
• Working knowledge of crude gathering, terminal, and pipeline operations, associated mechanical equipment, reliability practices, and capital project execution.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements, engineering standards, operational risk management, and industry operating practices.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, evaluate technical and economic tradeoffs, communicate with cross-functional stakeholders, and establish priorities in a changing operating environment. 

Preferred Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in applicable discipline and/or 15+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, asset integration or divestiture, large-project governance, or portfolio optimization.
• Experience leading change management, organizational improvement, or operational turnaround initiatives.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Lead, develop, and prioritize the technical engineering team; establish clear accountabilities, performance expectations, coaching, succession plans, and professional development.
• Establish engineering standards, technical practices, and asset operating guidance for crude gathering, terminal, and pipeline facilities; promote consistent application across the business.
• Provide technical oversight of asset performance, including operating-data analysis, equipment condition, maintenance needs, system constraints, and improvement opportunities.
• Direct technical troubleshooting and optimization support for operating facilities in coordination with Operations and Maintenance and Reliability teams.
• Partner with the PMO to define technical scope, review engineering deliverables, evaluate alternatives, and support the development and execution of capital projects.
• Evaluate and prioritize capital, maintenance, technology, and resource investments using technical risk, lifecycle cost, operational impact, and economic analysis.
• Identify and manage engineering and operational risks; support applicable environmental, regulatory, process safety, and company policy requirements.
• Develop performance objectives and key performance indicators for technical support and asset improvement initiatives; monitor results and drive corrective actions.
• Coordinate with business and functional leaders to align engineering priorities with operational needs, commercial objectives, and long-term asset strategies.
• Conduct site visits as needed to assess asset conditions, engage operating teams, and verify implementation of technical improvements.
• Support organizational change, integration, and continuous improvement initiatives within the assigned technical scope.

CORE COMPETENCIES

CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.

COLLABORATION (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.

DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.

DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.

TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 3 APPLYING):

Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.