Refinery Operator – DESMET Equipment

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Refinery Operator with proven mastery of DESMET equipment to join our production team in Douala on a fixed‑term basis. The role involves operating, monitoring, and maintaining DESMET units while training and supervising local teams to ensure safe and efficient refinery operations.

Key responsibilities

• Operate and monitor DESMET refining units (degumming, neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, fractionation) to maintain continuous production.
• Adjust process parameters such as temperature, pressure, vacuum, and flow rates in real time to meet quality targets.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate teams on startup, operation, and shutdown procedures, documenting progress toward autonomy.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance and inspect equipment for wear, leaks, or anomalies.
• Take samples and conduct basic quality tests (color, free fatty acids, moisture) and isolate non‑conforming product.
• Ensure compliance with HSE procedures, PPE, LOTO, and chemical handling protocols, reporting incidents promptly.
• Diagnose root causes of process deviations, implement corrective actions, and resolve common mechanical issues.
• Complete production logs, shift handover reports, and maintenance request documentation.

Required profile

• Technical diploma in Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 to 8 years of hands‑on experience with DESMET equipment in an oil refinery.
• Fluent French and intermediate English communication skills.

Required skills

• Proven mastery of DESMET equipment.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Experience using Power BI.
• Advanced Excel skills.