General Manager – Refinery Operations Job Vacancy in UAE Dubai
Posted date [2025-03-27]
(ID: 34043)
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Azizi Developments is a leading, award-winning developer based in Dubai, UAE. With over 11,000 residential units sold and thousands of homes delivered to local and international investors, the company emphasizes a construction-driven approach, a portfolio of luxury developments in prime locations, and a commitment to transparency and customer focus.
With a robust track record and significant project pipeline supported by an extensive land bank and strategic partnerships with key master developers, Azizi plans to launch and develop new residential and commercial properties worth several billion US dollars in the coming years. The company actively supports the UAE Vision 2021 and has contributed to iconic projects in Meydan, Palm Jumeirah, Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, Studio City, Sports City, and Downtown Jebel Ali. In 2019, marked as its ‘Year of Construction,’ Azizi\'s contractors have cast over 117 slabs, poured more than 165,000 tons of concrete, erected over 45 cranes, and constructed over 1.3 million sq. ft across ongoing projects as of September 2019.... |
General Manager – Refinery Operations
Azizi Developments is hiring a strategic and experienced General Manager to lead the setup and management of a new petroleum refinery operation. Based at our Dubai Head Office, this executive role supports Azizi’s expansion into energy ventures, contributing to the region’s industrial growth and energy resilience.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Refinery Management and Strategic Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Refinery General Manager Do?
In this high-impact leadership role, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of developing and operating the refinery, from feasibility and design to production, compliance, and performance optimization. The role involves advising executive leadership, managing plant operations, and driving process improvements to ensure efficient and compliant production of petroleum products.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Advise the board of directors on strategic decisions, market trends, and growth opportunities
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Azizi’s energy ambitions
- Oversee refinery setup, including design, construction, commissioning, and daily operations
- Ensure production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with safety and environmental standards
- Optimize processes and manage costs across all aspects of refinery operations
- Lead feasibility assessments and risk management for new projects and process upgrades
- Liaise between the refinery and executive leadership to ensure alignment on goals and performance metrics
- Lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and sustainability standards
What Skills Are Needed for a Refinery General Manager?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience:
- 10+ years of senior-level experience in the oil and gas industry
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in managing refinery operations
Skills:
- Expert knowledge of petroleum refining processes, technologies, and supply chain dynamics
- Strong understanding of capital investment planning, risk mitigation, and refinery project management
- Experience with regulatory compliance and safety management systems
- Effective leadership and communication skills to manage teams and interface with stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive performance and operational excellence
- Familiarity with refinery construction, expansion, and process integration initiatives
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Lead a flagship energy project with regional and strategic significance
- Opportunity to shape Azizi’s long-term energy development roadmap
- Work in a visionary and entrepreneurial environment
- Attractive executive-level compensation and career growth potential
- International exposure through regional site visits and partnerships
About the company
Azizi Developments is a progressive, Dubai-based real estate and infrastructure developer known for its forward-thinking ventures and purpose-driven leadership. With a portfolio of multi-billion-dollar real estate projects and new energy investments, Azizi is shaping the future of both the UAE and regional economies. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and impact-driven business expansion across key sectors.
Azizi Developments is hiring a strategic and experienced General Manager to lead the setup and management of a new petroleum refinery operation. Based at our Dubai Head Office, this executive role supports Azizi’s expansion into energy ventures, contributing to the region’s industrial growth and energy resilience.
Job Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Oil and Energy
Function: Refinery Management and Strategic Operations
Salary: Negotiable
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Candidate Current Location: Any
What Does a Refinery General Manager Do?
In this high-impact leadership role, the General Manager will oversee all aspects of developing and operating the refinery, from feasibility and design to production, compliance, and performance optimization. The role involves advising executive leadership, managing plant operations, and driving process improvements to ensure efficient and compliant production of petroleum products.
What Are the Key Responsibilities?
- Advise the board of directors on strategic decisions, market trends, and growth opportunities
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with Azizi’s energy ambitions
- Oversee refinery setup, including design, construction, commissioning, and daily operations
- Ensure production efficiency, product quality, and compliance with safety and environmental standards
- Optimize processes and manage costs across all aspects of refinery operations
- Lead feasibility assessments and risk management for new projects and process upgrades
- Liaise between the refinery and executive leadership to ensure alignment on goals and performance metrics
- Lead cross-functional teams and foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations and sustainability standards
What Skills Are Needed for a Refinery General Manager?
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related discipline
- Master’s degree preferred
Experience:
- 10+ years of senior-level experience in the oil and gas industry
- Minimum 5 years of direct experience in managing refinery operations
Skills:
- Expert knowledge of petroleum refining processes, technologies, and supply chain dynamics
- Strong understanding of capital investment planning, risk mitigation, and refinery project management
- Experience with regulatory compliance and safety management systems
- Effective leadership and communication skills to manage teams and interface with stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with a proven ability to drive performance and operational excellence
- Familiarity with refinery construction, expansion, and process integration initiatives
What Benefits Come with This Position?
- Lead a flagship energy project with regional and strategic significance
- Opportunity to shape Azizi’s long-term energy development roadmap
- Work in a visionary and entrepreneurial environment
- Attractive executive-level compensation and career growth potential
- International exposure through regional site visits and partnerships
About the company
Azizi Developments is a progressive, Dubai-based real estate and infrastructure developer known for its forward-thinking ventures and purpose-driven leadership. With a portfolio of multi-billion-dollar real estate projects and new energy investments, Azizi is shaping the future of both the UAE and regional economies. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and impact-driven business expansion across key sectors.
