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Lee Wolfe

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Operations Manager at Covanta
📍 Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States

Lee is a goal-oriented chemical engineer with extensive management experience in technical operations and capital projects within the energy sector. He has a proven track record of managing annual capital plans of up to $150 million and leading large workforces. Lee holds a Bachelors Degree from the University of Washington.

He has a strong interest in team leadership and effective communication, following major energy companies like Covanta and PBF Energy. His focus lies in driving results, adhering to schedules, and optimizing business plans to ensure financial and operational success within his departments.

Unique fact: Lee received the Refinery Manager’s Safety Award two years in a row while supervising a Crude Unit at Sunoco.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Operations Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States
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Capital Project Management
Managed an integrated project team with a $50-150M annual refinery capital plan for seven years, delivering critical projects on time and within budget.
Operational Excellence
Led the rollout of the Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) and achieved RC-14001 certification for a refinery, demonstrating a commitment to high standards.
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Operations Manager
Covanta
11-2013 - 7-2020
Capital Projects & Control Systems Manager
PBF Energy
10-2011 - 10-2013
Operations Business Team Leader (FCC Unit, HF Alkylation Unit, Utilities)
PBF Energy
9-2000 - 9-2011
Unit Superintendent - Crude Unit, FCC Unit, Utilities, & Wastewater
Sunoco Refining & Marketing
8-1998 - 8-2000
Analyst, Business Planning & Optimization
Sunoco Refining & Marketing
In the press

Media appearances

Illuminating Your Potential – Lee Wolfe (Operations Manager, Covanta). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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Education
1991
Bachelor's Degree
University of Washington
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