Downstream Refining Performance Lead

SASOL; Secunda; On-site; ZAR 2,962,000 - 4,937,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramco seeks a Manufacturing Performance Expert with refinery experience to lead performance enhancements across downstream assets. You will coordinate asset teams, collect and analyze financial and operational data, and propose strategic improvements to maximize long-term value.

Strong stakeholder management and a deep grasp of benchmarking frameworks are essential. You will contribute to dashboard development, stay abreast of industry trends, and present findings to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and knowledge in finance or Business Administration or a related field.
• 10 years of asset management, or a related role within the downstream oil & gas industry.
• Experience in performance management frameworks such as Solomon or RAM.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing high-level stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of downstream oil & gas operations, including refining and petrochemicals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience with data analysis tools and presentation/reporting tools (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for asset teams, facilitating communication between GME and assets.
• Design standardized methodologies to collect, maintain, analyze, and present performance data.
• Build strong relationships with asset teams across Saudi Aramco Downstream assets.
• Monitor and coordinate information requests, assessments, and site visits.
• Collect, track and provide asset data and performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Asset management

Benchmarking

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

MS Excel

Education

Engineering degree

Finance knowledge

Tools

Solomon benchmarks

RAM framework

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Aramco seeks a Manufacturing Performance Expert with refinery experience to lead performance enhancements across downstream assets. You will coordinate asset teams, collect and analyze financial and operational data, and propose strategic improvements to maximize long-term value.

Strong stakeholder management and a deep grasp of benchmarking frameworks are essential. You will contribute to dashboard development, stay abreast of industry trends, and present findings to senior leadership.