Head, Workshop & General Services- OQ8

Tasks and Responsibilities:

Maintenance & Asset Reliability

• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive and Corrective maintenance strategies (PM/CM) to maximize the operational lifespan and reliability of rotating and static refinery assets.
• Plan and direct major refinery shutdowns, turnarounds, and plant outages in close coordination with operations.
• Champion the use of the site’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track work orders, analyze equipment downtime, and allocate labor.

Workshop Operations

• Oversee the daily workflow, logistics, and capabilities of the central maintenance workshop, which are typically include but not limited to specialized teams for machining, fabrication, welding, and valve repair.
• Ensure all workshop machinery, calibration tools, and heavy equipment are fully functional and safe to use.
• Optimize workshop turnaround times for repairing pulled equipment bundles, pumps, and compressors before returning them to operational service.

General Services

• General service core business for workshop teams are Civil works, Scaffolding & Insulation, Painting, Lifting & rigging

Safety, Compliance & Environmental Control

• Foster a robust safety culture, ensuring all maintenance and workshop tasks strictly adhere to Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), confined space, and hot work protocols.
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards and local environmental regulations, reporting to regulatory bodies when necessary.

Budgeting & Vendor Management

• Develop and control both operational expenditures (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX) related to facility upgrades, maintenance, and equipment replacement.
• Negotiate contracts with external contractors, equipment manufacturers, and specialized technical service providers

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical) or relevant engineering field.
• Certifications such as Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP) or Certified Reliability Leader (CRL) are preferred

• Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas Refinery Industry with specific areas on maintenance and reliability with at least 3-5 years leadership role.
• Deep understanding of mechanical equipment (pumps, compressors, piping, vessels) and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
• Good knowledge of HSE / SCE equipment & plans. Outstanding Coaching and Developing experience and certification in major areas of Maintenance.
• Knowledge of maintenance processes for the following refinery operations:

Soft:

• Leadership and people management
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong communication, verbal, and written skills.
• Possess analytical thinking in data analysis.
• Organizational Commitment.
• Drive for Excellence.

Technical:

• Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS excel etc. Maintenance Management Systems.
• Good knowledge of SAP (PM & MM Modules)
• Managing Risks and Hazards Good knowledge of modern maintenance technologies & maintenance Planning techniques for the Utilities and Offsite (Utility, Tank Farms, Inventory & Warehouse)
• Refinery Maintenance Planning and Scheduling – including use of computer-based tools.
• Refinery Maintenance - Reactive, Preventative, Predictive.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field.