Job description

The Team Leader Operation Support role at OQ8 within Duqm Refinery & Petrochem is responsible for leading effective operational and engineering support across assigned refinery sub-complexes including Heavy Oils units (CDU, VDU, SGP, LTU, KTU, DCU), Hydroprocessing units (HCU, DHT, HPU, PSA), and Sulfur Utilities including WWTP. The position operates within the downstream refinery stream and reports to the Manager Operations Complex, acting as the technical engineering leader for the assigned area. The role focuses on delivering the Operating Plan by providing daily technical operation and maintenance engineering support, leading plant technical assessments, troubleshooting operational and engineering issues, and ensuring production targets are achieved in compliance with engineering standards, safety requirements, and economic efficiency. The role requires leading technical analysis of plant operations to maximize throughput, product quality, efficiency, and effectiveness while ensuring safe operations. The position operates in alignment with OQ8’s Mission, Vision, Values, Strategies, policies, guidelines, international standards, HSE requirements, Oman government regulations, and best international practices, supported by IT technology platforms. The role involves budget awareness across OPEX, CAPEX, and revenue as applicable, manages direct reports (4–8 staff subject to organization design), and works across field operations and office environments with moderate to intensive computer usage. It includes extensive interaction with internal stakeholders such as Operations Managers and employees, and external stakeholders including contractors and external agencies.