Senior Petrochemical Operations Leader

Hire Resolve.com; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading petrochemical recruitment agency is seeking experienced professionals for multi-role opportunities in Durban, South Africa. Candidates will lead various functions, including operations and engineering, while ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor's degree and 7-15 years' experience in the petrochemical field. The roles offer growth into senior leadership positions with competitive benefits, including private health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals or comparable process manufacturing environments.
• Experience in operations leadership or process engineering.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient plant operations across processes.
• Drive process optimisation and yield improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Process optimisation

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP/Maximo)

Process historians (e.g., PI System)

Job description

A leading petrochemical recruitment agency is seeking experienced professionals for multi-role opportunities in Durban, South Africa. Candidates will lead various functions, including operations and engineering, while ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal applicants have a Bachelor's degree and 7-15 years' experience in the petrochemical field. The roles offer growth into senior leadership positions with competitive benefits, including private health insurance and paid time off.