About the role

Job Title: Refinery Operator
Division/Department: Operations
City: Beira
Country: Mozambique
Role Purpose
The Refinery Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring refinery processes to ensure
safe, efficient, and continuous production. The role involves handling critical equipment,
maintaining quality standards, troubleshooting operational issues, and ensuring strict
compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Process Operations
• Operate refinery equipment such as distillation columns, reactors, pumps, compressors,
and heat exchangers.
• Ensure refining processes run efficiently within defined parameters (temperature,
pressure, flow rates).
Equipment Monitoring
• Continuously monitor control panels and operational systems.
• Identify deviations, malfunctions, or abnormal readings.
• Take immediate corrective actions during process upsets.
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
• Perform first-level troubleshooting of refinery equipment.
• Carry out basic maintenance activities as required.
• Report major or complex issues to the Maintenance team.
• Ensure adherence to preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.

Quality Assurance
• Conduct routine sampling and testing of refined products.
• Ensure output meets specified quality standards.
• Adjust process parameters to maintain consistency and quality.
Safety & Compliance
• Follow all company safety policies, health standards, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental, and refinery-specific safety protocols.
• Participate in emergency response activities to mitigate risks.
Record-Keeping & Reporting
• Maintain accurate records of operational data including production, equipment
performance, and incidents.
• Prepare and submit daily operational reports to supervisors.
Team Collaboration
• Coordinate with operators, technicians, and maintenance teams for smooth operations.
• Participate in shift handovers to ensure continuity and clarity of operations.
Emergency Response
• Act as a first responder during emergencies such as equipment failure or hazardous
situations.
• Execute emergency procedures to minimize risk, damage, and production loss.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements
• High School Diploma or equivalent (mandatory).
• Diploma / Associate Degree in Process Technology, Chemical Engineering, or related
field (preferred).
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in refinery or industrial plant operations.
• Experience in refining processes such as distillation, cracking, blending, or chemical
processing is highly preferred.

Skills Required
Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of refinery equipment and operations.
• Ability to monitor and control process parameters (temperature, pressure, flow rates).
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills to minimize downtime.
• Familiarity with control systems and CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management
Systems).
Safety & Compliance Knowledge
• Knowledge of industrial safety standards and environmental regulations.
• Certifications such as HAZWOPER, OSHA, or Safety Management (preferred).