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.