Refinery Lead at Westfield Consulting
Westfield Consulting is a management consultancy firm, specialized in Increasing Your Business Performance. It is our mission to help our clients make the right decisions & improve their organizational performance. As a partner to our clients, we work as integrated members of the team and strive to provide valuable deliverables that meet their goals.
Our clients range from large to small companies and organizations including some of the most recognizable brands. They come to Westfield seeking expert advice and personalized service on a variety of business process related problems and always leave satisfied.
Our team is comprised of a well-respected group of talented, experienced and likable consultants that can help you achieve your business goals.
With over 10 years of experience in Project Management, financial services and ICT marketing, Westfield brings the expertise you need from a consultancy outfit to help with your projects.Job Summary
The Refinery Lead will oversee refinery operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant processing of petroleum products.
The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to integrate refinery activities with the company’s broader services in waste management, pollution control, and petroleum product supply.
Key Responsibilities
Refinery Operations: Direct daily refinery processes including crude oil distillation, product blending, and quality assurance.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to Nigerian regulatory standards, environmental laws, and international best practices.
Team Leadership: Supervise engineers, technicians, and operators; provide training and mentorship.
Environmental Management: Collaborate with the environmental consultancy unit to minimize emissions, manage waste, and implement pollution control measures.
Supply Chain Coordination: Work with the petroleum marketing and haulage divisions to guarantee timely product distribution.
Marine & Logistics Integration: Align refinery output with marine transport services for domestic and international supply.
Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs such as throughput, yield, downtime, and cost efficiency.
Innovation & Sustainability: Drive adoption of cleaner technologies and sustainable refinery practices.
Key Requirements
Degree in Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum of 10 years experience in refinery operations, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian oil & gas regulations and international refinery standards.
Proven track record in environmental compliance and waste management integration.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Competencies:
Strategic Thinking.
Operational Excellence.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).
Stakeholder Management.
Technical Expertise.