Refining Manager – Distillation Unit

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 Oil & GasPetroleum Department / Functional Area Top ManagementSenior Management Keywords DistillationTurnaround PlanningProcess EngineeringSafety ManagementDistillation Operations SupervisorTroubleshootingEnergy EfficiencyRefinery Operations ManagerNaphtha Get real-time job updates only on our App