Oil and Gas Site Supervisor (Crude Handling)

About the role

Oliotech Oilfield Services is looking for an experienced Site Supervisor in Chakwal to oversee all on-site operations of a crude oil handling and storage facility. The postholder runs daily operations including crude receipt, heated storage, settling, transfer and loading, leads a team of about 10 people, acts as the main liaison with client representatives and enforces strict HSE protocols.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily crude oil facility operations (receipt, heating, blending, water separation, dispatch) and monitor tank storage to prevent gelling
• Check tank dips, temperatures and water cuts each shift, reconcile receipts and dispatches, and supervise water draw-off, sludge handling and pumping
• Enforce permit-to-work systems, hazardous-area controls and monthly emergency drills; inspect firefighting equipment, gas detectors and spill kits
• Maintain boiler and operator certifications, report and investigate incidents and near-misses, and prepare for client HSE audits
• Act as the main contact for client operations teams, agreeing schedules and resolving quality or measurement issues
• Keep detailed operational logs, track idle periods and report them weekly to head office
• Lead, train and roster site staff, plan preventive maintenance and control fuel, chemicals, spares and overtime costs
• Develop emergency response plans for fire, spills, boiler failure and loss of heating, and lead during emergencies

Required profile

• Mechanical or chemical engineer with a background in live oil and gas site management
• Ability to run daily operations, lead a team of 10 and act as liaison with clients
• Strong communication skills, client management and calmness under pressure
• Attention to detail in record-keeping and compliance documentation
• Comfortable working outdoors in variable conditions around flammable materials and rotating machinery