Head of Operational Excellence – Refinery Transformation

Gender; Oman; On-site; OMR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

OQ8 is seeking a Head of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement across its Oman refinery operations, aligning with mission, vision and regulatory requirements. You will drive value through lean methods, oversee capital projects, and guide digitalization and IMS deployment for improved safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical engineering degree, an MBA, and 16 years in Oil & Gas with deep capability in benchmarking, APC, and efficiency programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Chemical).
• MBA in Operations Management preferred.
• 16 years in Oil & Gas refinery with KPI benchmarking experience.
• Expertise in Advanced Process Control (APC) and process surveillance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, champion, and implement OP Excellence strategy and action plan.
• Oversee capital investment projects for sustainable refinery development.
• Provide technical and economic analysis for project viability and lifecycle costs.
• Lead digitalization initiatives and IMS deployment for downstream assets.
• Drive HSE, process safety improvements, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Lean & CI

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

MBA in Operations Management

Tools

Solomon benchmarking tool

Simulation Software

MS Office

Job description

OQ8 is seeking a Head of Operational Excellence to lead continuous improvement across its Oman refinery operations, aligning with mission, vision and regulatory requirements. You will drive value through lean methods, oversee capital projects, and guide digitalization and IMS deployment for improved safety and efficiency.

The ideal candidate holds a chemical engineering degree, an MBA, and 16 years in Oil & Gas with deep capability in benchmarking, APC, and efficiency programs.