OQ8 Shift Team Leader DCU

Job title: OQ8 Shift Team Leader DCU

Company: OQ


Job description: Job titleShift Team Leader Operation (Generic)GradeTBDStreamDownstreamFunctionOperations OQ8LocationDuqmBudget control*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*Reporting toManager Operations Complex OQ8 (Respectively) Hydroprocessing/ Heavy Oils/ Sulfur Utilities WWTP/ Offsite Logistics – Solid HandlingDirect reports*4-8 to be confirmed on the detailed design of organisation*Job purposeProvide effective guidance / support to team members on a daily basis the delivery of the Operating Plan in the refinery operating assigned Sub -Complex / Area: Heavy Oils (CDU/VDU/SGP/LTU/KTU/DCU), Hydro processing (HCU/DHT/HPU/PSA), Sulfur Utilities WWTP/d Complex Offsite Logistics – Solid Handling, under Manager Operation Complex (Generic), during the assigned shift and assigned Area unit, acting as contact point for all team members and area housekeeping champion, through; (1) Leading by setting a good example and engaging the team to achieve their goals (2) Coordinator for daily operation and maintenance activities, SAP approval, SAP activities, SCM activities & other related activities (3) Proactively ensures smooth team operations and effective collaboration among team members, (4) Support Area Manager in critical and emergency situation; in order to ensure company policy and procedures compliance on Safety, PSM, Internal and External audit & PTW audit, as well as, ensures that specific plant Area unit throughput / products meets required specifications in the most economical and safe manner..The position will act in accordance with the OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman’s government & other legal justification’s, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.Main tasks and responsibilities

• Support Manager Area in critical and emergency situation for one of the seven (7) assigned area:

• Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/SGP/LTU/KTU
• Heavy Oils DCU
• Hydroprocessing HCU
• Hydroprocessing DHT/HPU/PSA
• Sulphur SRU/ARU/SWS/CAR/CSW
• Utilities/ WWTP
• Offsite/ logistics/ Solids Handling.
• Ensures that the Operation risk management plans and activities are adequate and completed prior to the commencement of maintenance activities.
• Ensures operations resources are adequately qualified and fully comply with all operations requirements.
• Area housekeeping champion.
• Area Coordinator for:

• Daily operation and maintenance activities
• SAP approval
• SAP activities
• Takes charge of the assigned area operations from the previous Team Leader with details of any operational abnormalities or changes during the previous shift.
• Reviews reports and logbooks from the previous shift and plans shift activities accordingly.
• Provide a consolidated handover report (Logbook), with all major highlights and constraints experienced during the shift in the assigned area in detail for the next shift.
• Provides feedback on plant status in a structured way during shift meetings.
• Ensure Area Manager is fully informed regarding all shift activities.
• Supervises all operations, maintenance, and HSE-related activities during the assigned shift.
• Carries out a detailed inspection of all assigned units to ensure compliance to SOPs and operating instructions.
• Ensures unit housekeeping and basic equipment care.
• Ensures proper manpower planning in close cooperation with Area Manager.
• Ensure staff training and development in conjunction with the process trainer.
• Ensure company policy and procedures compliance:

• Safety
• PSM
• Internal and External audit
• PTW audit

Maintenance Coordination

• Approves maintenance Notifications into Work Orders.
• Supports maintenance Planning activities with the preparation of Work-packs for Work Order execution.
• Works with Maintenance team members with respect to the timings and preparations of equipment for maintenance activities.
• Ensures that maintenance work orders have been fully completed accepted by Operations and are closed out in the SAP system.
• Manages the impacts of the disruption in maintenance resources during work execution.
• Ensures plant equipment related to the assigned area is in optimum operating condition.
• Review and raises all SAP notifications (Work Orders) requested by the end-users in the event of malfunction or breakdown of equipment and ensure they are clear and justified.
• Identifies and prioritizes maintenance critical equipment and follows through to work completion.
• Ensures the availability of critical and standby equipment by checking and updating the status of all maintenance work in progress within the assigned area.
• Ensure maintenance activity schedules are aligned with operations.

Inventory Control

• Responsible to support SAP updates for operations activities.
• Delivers details of temporary facilities required by Operations.
• Monitors and controls consumption of chemicals, catalysts, lubricants, equipment, and other related consumables ensuring economic usage and issue a list of unavailable items.
• Work closely with maintenance-related jobs, chemicals ordering, etc.
• Enter SAP postings of product and feedstock

Key interactionsInternal: Works with the Operations Manager, employees, and others as requiredExternal: Contractors. External agencies as required.Notable Working Conditions. Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use. (Shift)Education requirementsMinimum Qualifications for this position is Diploma in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical).Language requirementsExcellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)Background and experienceCompetencies and skills

• 8 + years of relevant experience .
• Knowledge of the Refining process and plant equipment.
• Experience in supporting the installation of at least one SAP system for maintenance management on behalf of the Operations team.
• Strong technical knowledge of the refinery process and plant equipment.

Knowledge of most of the following process technologies:

• Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/SGP/LTU/KTU/DCU
• Hydroprocessing HCU/ DHT/HPU/PSA
• Sulphur SRU/ARU/SWS/CAR/CSW
• Utilities/ WWTP
• Offsite/ logistics/ Solids Handling

• SAP initial implementation.
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Calm under pressure.
• Acute Observation / Inspection skills
• Analytical thinking Skills
• Effective planning and organizing skills
• Good understanding of risk and risk management.

Job Req ID: 55575Date: Jun 20, 2025Location:Duqm, OMEntity: Duqm Refinery & PetrochemBusiness Unit:Division:Country/Region: OM

Expected salary:

Location: Duqm, Al Wusta

Job date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:34:45 GMT

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