Area Manager, Operations

Almajdouie; Yanbu`; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned professional to lead refinery operations. This pivotal role involves managing daily activities to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards while maximizing efficiency and profitability. You will oversee the implementation of key operational strategies, develop annual plans, and ensure that all processes align with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in manufacturing management and safety systems, along with a strong engineering background. Join a dynamic team dedicated to operational excellence and continuous improvement in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• 16+ years of relevant work experience in refinery operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Guide and manage daily refinery operations to ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Develop operational plans and supervise personnel to achieve departmental objectives.

Skills

Manufacturing Management

Process & Facilities Operation

Safety Management Systems

Operational and Interface Management

SAP for Operations

Process DCS Application

On-Job Training & Development

Project Management

Refinery Product Planning

Product Development

Inspection, Testing & Reporting

Technical Standards & Regulations

Quality Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Process Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Guide, manage, and administer daily refinery operations responsibilities to ensure operational activities are performed in compliance with priorities such as profit, safety, health, reliability, security, and environmental requirements. Ensure that day-to-day work is performed effectively, efficiently, and safely. Facilitate smooth communication between various organizations and internal/external stakeholders.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop annual operational plans aligned with departmental objectives. Supervise personnel and resources to achieve these plans. Contribute to the development of business processes, procedures, policies, systems, and controls to ensure compliance and successful execution.
2. Identify staffing and resource needs, focusing on achieving Saudization targets and maintaining high staff retention. Ensure staff skills are developed through appropriate training programs.
3. Establish and monitor KPIs related to performance objectives. Promote and ensure compliance with HSE regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide necessary HSE training to all employees.
4. Oversee the implementation of YASREF HSE programs/SMS, including development, revision, and continuous improvement of HSE processes.
5. Ensure daily operations are performed effectively, efficiently, and safely to maximize refinery profit, enhance reliability, and promote safety and environmental compliance. Schedule production and allocate work accordingly.
6. Ensure the plant operates at maximum capacity with proper coordination for corrective actions to meet production targets.
7. Participate in strategy development and business planning. Ensure process parameters meet product quality and quantity requirements, maintaining standards to avoid delays and impacts on exports.
8. Ensure process parameters align with received product specifications. Improve unit reliability by investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
9. Manage marine ship movements to ensure timely delivery and quality of products, enhancing unit reliability through proactive incident investigation and corrective measures.
10. Ensure the availability of chemicals needed for operations, evaluate process changes, and validate technical modifications.
11. Maintain effective communication among operation units to ensure smooth processes and prevent miscommunication.
12. Participate in daily operational meetings to address issues and validate process changes.
13. Manage departmental projects and programs to meet performance targets.
14. Ensure health monitoring systems are effective and compliant with industry standards to protect employee health.
15. Support the OME team to uphold safety standards and coordinate maintenance activities.
16. Participate in daily and weekly refinery operation review meetings, ensuring issues are addressed promptly without impacting safety or production.
17. Enforce environmental procedures, manage waste reduction programs, and ensure fire safety systems are operational.
18. Minimize risks through early identification and proactive management strategies. Develop and assess subordinates for potential growth.
19. Ensure operations comply with HSSE standards. Lead emergency responses as per ERP to prevent property, health, or life losses.
20. Conduct regular team engagement meetings to foster a healthy work environment and high employee engagement.
21. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

1. Manufacturing Management
2. Process & Facilities Operation
3. Safety Management Systems
4. Operational and Interface Management
5. SAP for Operations
6. Process DCS Application
7. On-Job Training & Development
8. Project Management
9. Refinery Product Planning
10. Product Development
11. Inspection, Testing & Reporting
12. Technical Standards & Regulations
13. Quality Management

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Process, Chemical, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.

Experience: At least 16 years of relevant work experience.