Refinery Operations Leader

Jobs

National Refinery Limited (NRL), one of Pakistan’s leading refining organizations, is looking for dynamic, passionate, and driven professionals to join our team for the positions of Deputy Manager Operations and Assistant Manager Operations
. At NRL, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a challenging and growth-oriented environment, contribute to impactful operations, and be part of a team committed to excellence, innovation, and operational excellence. If you are ready to grow your career with a premier refining organization, we encourage you to apply today.

Location:

NRL Refinery, Karachi

Last Date to Apply: 31st May 2026

We are seeking highly competent and experienced professionals for multiple positions with 8+ years of hands‑on experience in refinery operations. The incumbents will be responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of refinery process units while optimizing plant performance, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and supporting operational excellence initiatives.

• Monitor and optimize refinery unit operations to ensure safe, stable, and efficient plant performance.
• Analyze operational parameters and recommend corrective actions to improve throughput, energy efficiency, and product quality.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Maintenance, Technical Services, Inspection, and HSE teams to ensure smooth refinery operations.
• Lead operational troubleshooting activities and provide technical support during plant upsets, shutdowns, startups, and emergencies.
• Review daily operating data, process trends, and performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure strict compliance with refinery operating procedures, HSE standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in refinery turnaround planning, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.
• Support implementation of process optimization initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Conduct root cause analysis for operational issues and recommend sustainable corrective actions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an HEC recognized university.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in refinery operations or downstream oil & gas industry.
• Technical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of refinery operation of process units such as CDU/VDU, Lube units, Hydrotreater, Platformer, Isomerisation, Tank farm, Utilities, and Offsites.
• Skills:
  
  Experience in process monitoring, troubleshooting, optimization, and plant performance analysis.
• Systems Knowledge:
  Familiarity with DCS/SCADA systems and refinery operational procedures.

• Industry Leader:
  Be part of one of Pakistan’s leading refining organizations with a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunity to work in a challenging and growth-oriented environment.
• Operational Excellence:
  Contribute to impactful operations and be part of a team committed to excellence and innovation.
• Professional Development:
  Work with experienced engineers and refinery professionals.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Attractive salary and benefits package.
• Inclusive Workplace:
  Equal opportunity employer welcoming qualified professionals from all backgrounds.

Interested candidates are invited to fill out the application form via the link below:

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• Applications must be submitted by 31st May 2026.
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• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location:

NRL Refinery, Karachi

Final date to receive applications: 31st May 2026