Refinery Operations Supervisor — DCS & Start-up Specialist

Pakistan Refinery Limited; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Job summary

Pakistan Refinery Limited is seeking a Supervisor Operations to manage and monitor refinery process units in Karachi. The role emphasizes safe operation of Crude, Isomerization, Platforming, Hydrotreating, Utilities and Offsites, with data logging and coordination with the Technical Department.

The incumbent will participate in test runs, support turnarounds, and ensure safe start-up and shutdown procedures within PTW guidelines. A D.A.E. (Chemical) and extensive refinery experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a Refinery, Petrochemical, or Fertilizer Plant, preferably with strong DCS operation experience.
• D.A.E. (Chemical) education required; strong safety and shift discipline.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and computer literacy (MS Office).

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor refinery process units to ensure safe, efficient performance.
• Log operating data accurately to support stable plant operation.
• Support turnaround activities, catalyst regeneration, and planned events.
• Coordinate with Maintenance for timely, safe job execution under PTW system.
• Assist in start-up/shutdown procedures and emergency handling.

Skills

Technical competencies

Non-technical competencies

Education

D.A.E. (Chemical)

Tools

DCS operation

Job description

Pakistan Refinery Limited is seeking a Supervisor Operations to manage and monitor refinery process units in Karachi. The role emphasizes safe operation of Crude, Isomerization, Platforming, Hydrotreating, Utilities and Offsites, with data logging and coordination with the Technical Department.

The incumbent will participate in test runs, support turnarounds, and ensure safe start-up and shutdown procedures within PTW guidelines. A D.A.E. (Chemical) and extensive refinery experience are required.