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Job Description: Plant Head – Used Oil Refinery, Group I RRBO
Position Title: Plant Head – Used Oil Refinery, Group I RRBO
Department: Used Oil Processing – Circular Economy Solutions.
Reports To: Head – ULO (Processing)
Location: Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra
Position SummaryThe Plant Head will be responsible for the end-to-end operations of the Used Oil refinery, producing Group I RRBO. The role owns feedstock procurement planning, plant production and quality performance, asset optimization, team leadership, and customer-oriented delivery — ensuring the plant consistently operates at optimum capacity while meeting Group I RRBO product specifications, safety, and environmental compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities1. Feedstock Procurement
• Source 100% Used Oil supplies through Used Oil Collection & Aggregation team
• Ensure feedstock quality screening (contamination, water content, grade) prior to intake to safeguard process efficiency
• Provide regular forecast/plan for Used Oil feedstock requirements to Used Oil Collection & Aggregation team based on production plans and optimization of Used Oil feedstock holding with a view to avoid shortages or excess inventory
• Provide inputs to the Used Oil Collection & Aggregation team on feedstock pricing, contracts, and inventory levels
2. Production & Process Operations
• Own end-to-end plant operations — pre-treatment, dehydration, vacuum distillation, and re-refining processes for Used Oil
• Ensure production output (RRBO) meets Group I base oil specifications (viscosity index, sulphur content, saturates, color, etc.) consistently.
• Monitor and optimize process parameters (temperature, pressure, vacuum levels) for maximum yield and product quality of RRBO.
• Drive process troubleshooting and technical problem-solving to minimize downtime and off-spec production.
• Ensure adherence to production schedules and plan capacity utilization in line with business/sales requirements.
3. Technical & Process Knowledge
• Possess strong technical understanding of Used Oil refining/re-refining technology, distillation, and Group I base oil processing.
• Identify Critical-to-Success (CTS) parameters across the process — feedstock quality, process yield, energy consumption, and product specification adherence — and build control mechanisms around them.
• Stay current with re-refining technology upgrades and drive continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Lead root-cause analysis of quality deviations, equipment failures, and yield losses; implement corrective and preventive actions.
4. Asset Optimization & Maintenance
• Ensure optimum utilization of plant assets — maximize uptime, throughput, and equipment reliability.
• Drive preventive and predictive maintenance programs
• Monitor asset performance (OEE, downtime, MTBF/MTTR) and lead initiatives to improve asset efficiency and life cycle.
• Plan and control capex/repair budgets for plant machinery, equipment upgrades, and de-bottlenecking projects.
5. Quality Control
• Ensure robust quality control systems are in place across the process — from feedstock intake to finished product dispatch.
• Ensure RRBO consistently meets Group I standards and customer-specific requirements.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC laboratory for in-process testing, batch release, and non-conformance management.
• Drive quality certifications and compliance with applicable industry standards.
• Actively support Used Oil Collection & Aggregation team for RRBO sales to customers including providing products samples, test reports, plant visits and other approval-related activities
6. Team Building & Leadership
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing plant team across production, maintenance, quality, and utilities.
• Drive a culture of ownership, safety, and continuous improvement among plant personnel.
• Plan manpower requirements, training, and skill development for operators and technical staff.
• Set clear KPIs for team members and conduct regular performance reviews.
7. Customer Orientation
• Ensure production planning aligns with customer requirements and committed delivery timelines.
• Work closely with sales/commercial teams to understand customer quality expectations and market feedback.
• Drive timely resolution of customer quality complaints through root-cause analysis and corrective action.
• Build a customer-first mindset within the plant team to support business growth and retention.
8. Safety, Health, Environment & Compliance
• Ensure strict compliance with statutory, environmental (Pollution Control Board), and safety regulations applicable to ULO refining.
• Drive process safety management and ensure zero-incident plant operations.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous by-products/sludge as per regulatory norms.
• Lead safety audits, risk assessments, and statutory inspections/liaison with regulatory authorities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Area
Key Metric
Feedstock Availability
Procurement plan adherence, stock-out days, feedstock cost vs. budget
Production Output
Plant utilization %, capacity vs. actual throughput, downtime %
Product Quality (Group I)
% batches meeting Group I RRBO specifications, customer quality complaints
Yield & Efficiency
Recovery yield %, chemical/energy consumption per MT processed
Safety & Compliance
Zero LTI, statutory/environmental compliance (Pollution Control Board norms)
Cost Control
Conversion cost per MT, maintenance cost vs. budget
Team & Asset Management
Manpower productivity, asset uptime %, preventive maintenance adherence
Customer Orientation
On-time dispatch %, customer satisfaction / complaint resolution TAT
Qualifications & Experience• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (preferred); additional certification in Petroleum Refining/Process Engineering is an advantage.
• Experience: 12–18 years in refinery/petrochemical/lube oil re-refining operations, with at least 4–5 years in a plant leadership role.
• Domain expertise: Hands-on experience in Used Lube Oil re-refining and Group I base oil production is strongly preferred.
Key Skills & Competencies• Strong technical/process knowledge of Used Oil refining and vacuum distillation technology.
• Sound understanding of feedstock sourcing, quality assessment, and inventory planning.
• Proven ability to manage plant P&L drivers — yield, cost, and asset utilization.
• Strong leadership and team-building capability.
• Quality-first and customer-oriented mindset.
• Good knowledge of statutory, safety, and environmental compliance requirements for refinery operations.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and stakeholder management skills.
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