Head of Operations - PVC Plant

Complex Head - PVC

• Lead pre-commissioning, commissioning, and stabilization activities for the Green PVC project, ensuring adherence to timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to optimize plant efficiency and achieve production targets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues during startup and ongoing operations to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Manage a workforce of 1000+ regular employees and 2000+ contract workers, ensuring high levels of productivity and safety.
• Establish and maintain robust maintenance protocols to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational activities with strategic business objectives.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement in operations.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental standards, fostering a culture of safety across the site.
• Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to the operations and maintenance teams, building a high-performing organization.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 25 years of experience in refineries, petrochemical manufacturing operations, or related industries.
• Proven expertise in pre-commissioning, commissioning, and stabilization of large-scale petrochemical or refinery complexes.
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting and startup of complex petrochemical or refinery facilities.

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Advanced certifications or training in petrochemical operations and maintenance are preferred.

Years & Type of Experience

• 25+ years of experience in large-scale EPC project execution and operational management within the petrochemical or refinery sector.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale workforce operations, including regular and contract employees.

Experience Level

Executive Level