Job Summary
Role Overview
Responsible for leading and optimizing all refinery operations — including production, compliance, maintenance, and staff performance — to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output in line with environmental, health, and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure full compliance with SHEQ, ISO, and environmental legislation.
• Oversee all refinery processes from feedstock intake to product output.
• Monitor performance, efficiency, and quality across production lines.
• Implement preventive maintenance and reliability programs.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and process optimization.
• Lead and develop operational teams to maintain a culture of safety and accountability.
• Manage budgets, resources, and inventory to achieve financial targets.
• Prepare operational reports and ensure accurate documentation for audits and compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent).
• 8–10 years’ refinery or process plant experience, including 5+ years in management.
• Strong knowledge of SHEQ systems, ISO standards, and environmental compliance.
• Proven leadership experience managing large-scale operations.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.
Core Competencies
• Strategic operational planning
• Leadership and people development
• Technical refinery expertise
• Cost and performance management
• Safety and environment