Refinery Shift Manager

Job Title

Refinery Shift Manager

Business

Job Purpose

Has overall custodianship of the refinery and accountability during a specific shift. This entails overseeing a safe, reliable, and efficient operation without disruptions to supply as per plan and to ensure maximisation of product yields, whilst minimising losses.

Principal Accountabilities

Leads and directs the operations of Condensate distillation unit, Merox units, Oil movement and storage, and a utility plant (which includes 2x15 MW gas turbine generators), all in accordånce with standard operating procedures and good industry practices.
Assigns operational jobs, as scheduled, to both the panel as well as the field operators. Supervises the function with two DCS control operator and six outside operators.
Ensures the update of the log book and optimal records, reviews reports as required. Conducts statistical analysis and make necessary recommendations for process improvements.
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Approves all hot work permits in the Refinery, and checks compliance with safety precautions and procedures,
Initiates all the necessary steps during an emergency to safeguard the interests of men and material. Enforces Imageall the necessary EHS regulations, and policies while on the shift*
Assumes the role of Incident commander as per ICS command structure and image.
employs the SERT team in controlling emergencies.
Conducts regular field training exercises for the operators and ensures that they are adequately prepared for any emergency, including refinery Fires.
Oversees laboratory activities during the evening/night shift and during the Holidays.
Overall in charge of all shipping/inter tank transfers both to and from the refinery tank. Signatory for all shipping documents for all export/ transfers Initiates the purchase of chemicals and catalyst required for the operating units.
Ensures that the quality of effluent discharge meets ail environmental regulations.
Plans and executes timely certification of products to meet supply plan.
Generation and implementation of all operating standards and procedures.
Participates in all Hazard Assessment, HAZOP analysis, and safety committee meetings. Ensures the weekly, monthty and annual checking of fire fighting systems, and equipment,
Initiates and plans necessary engineering modifications. Handles preparation of operating lines/equipment for the successful completion of the engineering works. Ensures the new modifications are as per design, and operational standards.
Assists in Turnaround planning and ensures completion of T&I shutdown within the schedule.

Additional Principal Accountabilities

Experience

A degree in Chen-lical Engineering from a recognized and reputed university.
Minimum 15 years of varied experience in the operations of a complex petroleum refinery in all process units including maintenance of equipment and handling of manpower.
Knowledge of health, safety& environmental standards & procedures in similar environment is a must.
Experience of having handled emergencies as well as start up and shutdowns of process units is essential.
Able to manage multinational team
Strong technical knowledge and analytical skills, good man management skills, good communication ability, thorough understanding of the refining process, numerical skills and computer literacy is a must.