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General Manager, Technical and Operations

General Manager, Technical and Operations

Ralds & AgateDelta, Nigeria
16 days ago
Job description

Job title : General Manager, Technical and Operations

Job Location : Delta

Deadline : November 15, 2025

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Location :   Kwale, Delta

Mission / Purpose of the Job

  • The General Manager, Technical and Operations is responsible for the strategic and effective leadership of safe, efficient, and reliable refinery operations and associated utilities.
  • The role oversees crude receipts, production, maintenance, engineering support, and process optimization, ensuring plant availability, equipment integrity, and full compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
  • The GM Technical and Operations provides visionary leadership across all technical units, operations, maintenance, production, engineering, and HSE to drive operational excellence, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

    • Job Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for all refinery technical functions, including crude oil receipts, refining processes, utilities, and product dispatch, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
  • Oversee maintenance activities across the facility to ensure asset reliability, integrity, and equipment uptime.
  • Drive process optimization and reliability initiatives to enhance throughput, reduce costs, and maximize plant availability.
  • Provide technical leadership for reliability and integrity management programs across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
  • Supervise engineering design reviews, technical studies, and capital project execution to support plant expansion and improvement.
  • Lead turnaround and shutdown planning, execution, and post-maintenance commissioning to minimize downtime and optimize performance.
  • Ensure process safety and operational risk management practices are effectively implemented and adhered to.
  • Oversee technical procurement recommendations, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery of materials and equipment.
  • Manage power generation and distribution systems, ensuring reliability, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
  • Oversee water sourcing, water treatment plants, cooling towers, and fire water systems to guarantee continuous utility support to refinery operations.
  • Monitor and report on key technical and operational performance metrics, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
  • Build and mentor high-performing technical teams, ensuring succession planning, continuous development, and a culture of accountability.
  • Promote a strong culture of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement within all technical teams.
  • Drive energy efficiency, sustainability, and environmental stewardship initiatives across technical operations.
  • Define, implement, and enforce policies and procedures governing technical operations in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements.

    • Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in chemical, Mechanical, or Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Professional registration with COREN (Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria)- mandatory for approval authority on technical and engineering activities.
  • Certification in Project and Reliability Management, such as : Project Management Professional (PMP¬) or PRINCE2¬ Practitioner, Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP¬) or Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE¬) would be an added advantage
  • Master's degree in engineering management, Operations, or Business Administration is an advantage.
  • Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) certifications, such as NEBOSH International General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely, Process Safety Management (PSM) training accredited by OSHA / API would be an added advantage.
  • Postgraduate qualification (M.Eng., MBA, or MSc in Engineering / Operations / Management) is an advantage.
  • Minimum of 18 years of progressive experience in refinery or large-scale process plant operations, including at least 57 years in senior technical or executive management.
  • Proven track record in leading multidisciplinary teams across operations, maintenance, engineering, and HSE functions.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute technical strategies, manage OPEX / CAPEX budgets, and drive organizational excellence through innovation and effective leadership.
  • Demonstrated expertise in process optimization, reliability and integrity management, and turnaround / shutdown planning and execution.
  • Strong background in project management, asset reliability engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives aimed at maximizing plant availability and efficiency.
  • Extensive experience ensuring regulatory compliance, operational safety, and environmental performance in line with local and international standards (API, OSHA, ISO, NMDPRA, NUPRC).
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