MOSCOW (MRC) -- Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industry Co (Orpic) recently appointed two Omanis to senior positions within the organisation, as per Muscatdaily.
An Orpic press release said the appointments represent the company’s commitment to provide a strong career path to Omani nationals working in the oil and gas industry.
The appointments were made following a review of Orpic’s organisational model to ensure it has the necessary structure and talent in place to capitalise on current and future opportunities within Oman. Kamil al Shanfari has been appointed general manager, Sohar Refinery and Hamed al Ajmi has been appointed general manager, aromatics.
Having graduated with a BSc in chemical engineering, Shanfari has more than 16 years’ experience in oil and gas industries. His experience is mainly in refinery and petrochemical sectors. He has held many positions within the organisation during his tenure in both functions - technical services and operations.
Ajmi has over 16 years’ experience in the industry, with extensive experience in the areas of refinery operations, technical services and competency enhancement programmes. His contributions in operation improvements were well recognised by the company. Before assuming responsibilities in his new role, Ajmi was leading the residue cracking team at Sohar operations. He has a BSc degree in chemical engineering.
Orpic CEO Musab al Mahrouqi said, "The promotion of these employees recognises their contributions to the company during their tenures. The company is proud to offer the most fulfilling career opportunities for national talent and these appointments are further testament to it."
As MRC informed earlier, Orpic plans to award four engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) packages for building the USD5.2 bln Liwa Plastics Industries Complex in the fourth quarter of this year.
Orpic (Oman Oil Refineries and Petroleum Industries Company) is one of the leading companies in Oman and has two refineries in that country, in Sohar and Muscat. Orpic is owned by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman and Oman Oil Company SAOC, the trading company created by the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for managing investments in the energy sector.
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