Refining Manager – Distillation Unit

Confidential Company

Employer Active

Posted 2 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Monthly Salary

AED 12,000 - 18,000 ($3,241 - $4,861)

Job Location

Sharjah(Â Hamriya Freezone (Hamriyah)) - United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Education

Diploma(Petrochemical Technology), Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Chemical), Master of Technology/Engineering(Chemical)

Nationality

Indian

Gender

Male

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day operations of Naphtha Distillation Units, Naphtha Hydrotreaters, and other hydrocarbon processing units.

  • Manage pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, shutdown, and stabilization of Naphtha and other chemical/refinery units.

  • Monitor, analyze, and optimize process parameters, product quality, and overall yield.

  • Drive process troubleshooting, operational improvements, and root cause analysis (RCA) for all refinery streams.

  • Supervise, mentor, and develop shift engineers, operators, and process teams, ensuring high-performance and succession planning.

  • Ensure strict compliance with HSE standards, GMP, and company policies, fostering a safety-first culture.

  • Participate in plant revamps, modifications, turnarounds, and maintenance planning.

  • Oversee tank farm and port operations for Naphtha and other chemicals, including safe handling, loading/unloading, and inventory management.

  • Prepare, maintain, and enforce SOPs, operating manuals, production reports, and audit documentation.

Desired Candidate Profile

  • 10–12+ years of experience in refinery operations, specifically Naphtha Distillation Units, Naphtha Hydrotreaters, and other hydrocarbon or chemical units.

  • Strong expertise in pre-commissioning, commissioning, stabilization, and process optimization of refinery streams.

  • Hands-on experience with DCS/PLC control systems (Yokogawa, Foxboro, Honeywell, etc.).

  • Proven track record in process troubleshooting, operational excellence, and yield optimization.

  • Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate cross-functional teams in a high-pressure refinery environment.

  • Knowledge of HSE standards, incident investigation, and GMP practices.

  • Exposure to Naphtha and chemical tank farm/terminal operations is a plus.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical / Petrochemical Engineering.

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

  • Distillation
  • Turnaround Planning
  • Process Engineering
  • Safety Management
  • Distillation Operations Supervisor
  • Troubleshooting
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Refinery Operations Manager
  • Naphtha

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