Oil Refining & Marketing Expert (SPPS-III)

Key Responsibilities: Conduct technical and economic assessments of existing refining capacity in Pakistan, identifying modernization needs, infrastructure gaps, and opportunities for efficiency improvement. Review and advise on refinery configuration, process optimization, product slate diversification, and environmental compliance with national and international standards. Provide technical input into downstream sector policies, including pricing mechanisms, import/export regulations, blending mandates, and environmental standards (e.g., Euro-V fuels). Analyze petroleum product supply chains, logistics, storage, and distribution networks to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and investment needs. Evaluate investment proposals for new refinery projects, brownfield expansions, and associated infrastructure (e.g., pipelines, storage terminals). Contribute to policy formulation for price deregulation, supply chain resilience, and the introduction of alternative fuels and cleaner energy solutions. Advise on global and regional petroleum market dynamics, pricing trends, and their implications for domestic pricing strategies and supply security. Develop financial and technical models to assess the viability of refining and downstream infrastructure projects. Engage with domestic and international industry stakeholders, including oil marketing companies (OMCs), refinery operators, investors, regulators, and environmental bodies to build consensus and promote sector growth. Support the design of public-private partnership models, foreign investment attraction strategies, and policy incentives for downstream sector development. Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and presentations for senior decision-makers within the Ministry of Energy, Economic Coordination Committee, and Cabinet-level forums.