Refinery Plant & Operations Manager

Key Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil re-refinery company in Meyerton, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead refinery operations. Responsibilities include overseeing production, compliance, and maintenance while ensuring safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a relevant field and have at least 10 years of experience in refinery operations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in refinery or petrochemical operations.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of refinery operations.
• Ensure production, compliance, and maintenance.
• Lead team to ensure safe and efficient output.

Skills

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process

10 years’ experience in refinery or petrochemical operations

Strong communication & interpersonal skills

Use ERP tools for planning and reporting

Implement digitalisation & automation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office & ERP systems

Familiarity with ISO 90001 & ISO 14001 standards

Knowledge of business & management principles

Ability to operate various plant & equipment

Education

Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process

Tools

ERP tools (e.g. MRP, BOMs, Routing)

SCADA & PLC systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO

Refinery Plant & Operations Manager - Meyerton

An independent Lubricant Producer and Waste Oil Re-refinery in Meyerton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced and driven Plant Manager to lead operations at their Used Oil Re-refinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of refinery operations, including production, compliance, maintenance, and team leadership to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality output.

Skills and requirements

• Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process (preferential).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in refinery or petrochemical operations.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills, with the ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Use ERP tools (e.g. MRP, BOMs, Routing) for planning and reporting.
• Implement digitalisation & automation initiatives, incl. SCADA & PLC systems for refining plant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & ERP systems.
• Familiarity with ISO 90001 & ISO 14001 standards.
• Ability to work in high-pressure, physically demanding environments.
• Adequate knowledge of business & management principles, budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation & .
• Ability to operate various plant & equipment including compressors, boilers, vacuum systems, crackers, distillation units, water treatment plants etc.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Environmental and Compliance.
• Production and Operation Management.
• Maintenance Management.
• People Management and Leadership.
• Projects Management
• Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement.
• Production, Planning and Scheduling.
• Stock and Supply Chain Management
• Budgeting and Cost Control.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIS) Monitoring

Please apply online or contact David on 021 – 531 2015 for more information.