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Todd Barela

Roswell

Summary

Accomplished leader at Navajo Refining Company, adept in budget management and fostering employee engagement. Spearheaded the Operating Windows program and Winterization Program, significantly enhancing operational excellence. Proven track record in process improvement and mentoring, driving performance beyond set KPIs.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Tactical Leadership Team Lead

Navajo Refining Company
10.2024 - Current
  • Leading a diverse group of peers that make up Navajo Refinery's Tactical Leadership Team responsible for the day to day operation, safety, process safety, and environmental performance.

Area Operations Manager

Navajo Refining Company
08.2023 - Current
  • Lead Area Specialists and process engineers for Navajo's HF Alky unit, CCR unit, Diesel Hydro-treater, Steam-Methane Reformers, Gas oil hydro-treater, Mild Hydro-cracker, Renewable Diesel Unit, and Kerosene hydro-treater.
  • Asset ownership responsibilities include unit production, unit reliability, capital improvements, turnaround scoping and planning
  • Business ownership includes budget forecasting and management

Operational Excellence Superintendent

Navajo Refinery
03.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led a diverse team of unit subject matter experts and three training coordinators
  • Kicked off HF Sinclair's Operating Windows program at the Navajo Refinery
  • Created a number of operating standards, programs, and work processes.
  • Created and implemented the site's Winterization Program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND
05-2028

Skills

  • Work assignment delegation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Budget management
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Process improvement
  • Performance improvement
  • Workflow management
  • Program development
  • Deadline management
  • Workplace safety
  • Employee engagement
  • Key performance indicators

Timeline

Tactical Leadership Team Lead

Navajo Refining Company
10.2024 - Current

Area Operations Manager

Navajo Refining Company
08.2023 - Current

Operational Excellence Superintendent

Navajo Refinery
03.2022 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

University of North Dakota
Todd Barela