BethAnne Tarum

Experience

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  Sunoco

  Jun 2000 - Sept 2012

  Supported day-to-day and strategic operations of a semi-regen Reformer, Light Ends Recovery Unit, Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel Hydrotreater, and Sulfur Recovery Unit. Developed long range capital project and expense maintenance plans to drive continuous improvement in the areas of increased reliability and optimization of multiple process units. Responsible for directing the activities of 40 union Operators and 5 salaried Shift Supervisors. Managed the Technical Support department which consisted of twelve Technical Support (process) engineers while serving as the liaison between the Technical Organization and the Operations Department. Responsible for the development, training, and performance management of the Technical Support Engineers while coordinating Refinery process troubleshooting efforts, unit optimization, technical recommendations and general Operations support. Provided process engineering support for a Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), a semi-regen Reformer, a Sulfuric Acid Alkylation Unit, and both Low Sulfur Gasoline and Distillate Hydrotreaters. Worked with Operations to troubleshoot process inconsistencies, improve energy efficiency and environmental performance, and optimize day-to-day facility operations. Focused on technical initiatives such as material balance closure and yield improvements.

  • Senior Operations Area Superintendent

    Jan 2011 - Sept 2012

  • Lead Technical Support (Process) Engineer

    Oct 2008 - Jan 2011

  • Technical Support Engineer (Process Engineer)

    Jun 2000 - Sept 2008
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  Philadelphia Energy Solutions, LLC

  Sept 2012 - Nov 2018

  Managed the day-to-day and strategic efforts of the four Girard Point Refinery process unit area business teams. Responsibilities included oversight of safety and environmental performance, budget analysis and adherence, personnel development and Collective Bargaining Agreement issue resolution, and facility oil flow plan attainment. Participated in turnaround planning and execution for all units, specifically related to oil flow impacts and start-up/shutdown sequencing alignment between areas. Show less

  • Technical Manager

    Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  • Business Process Improvement Manager

    Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

  • Area Operations Manager

    Feb 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Senior Operations Area Superintendent

    Sept 2012 - Feb 2014
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  PBF Energy

  Nov 2018 - now

  Engaged Business Team members and represented operators to optimize the process units while maintaining a high level of HSE performance. Responsible for routine maintenance and capital project prioritization, budget development and adherence, as well as personnel development. Managed 15 professionals in the Process Engineering and Engineering Services groups in support of safe, reliable, and environmentally sound refinery operations. Responsible for setting and executing strategic initiatives for the department as well as personnel performance management. Worked closely with Operations Department to achieve oil flow plan attainment and optimize refinery product yields.

  • Technical Manager

    Mar 2022 - now

  • Operations Business Team Leader

    Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  • Process Engineering Manager

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2020