Ghana’s premier refinery, Tema Oil Refinery (TOR) Ltd, has recruited 300 newly graduated engineers into permanent positions, Managing Director Edmond Kombat Esq said on Saturday.
“We took a deliberate decision last year to invest in the future of Ghana’s refining industry by recruiting a record 300 young engineers into permanent positions,” Kombat said.
According to him, the newly recruited engineers are receiving the training and practical experience needed to become the next generation of refinery experts.
The refinery had suspended crude oil processing for more than six years and was generating revenue mainly from the storage of refined petroleum products for customers. However, the new management, led by Kombat, embarked on a major rehabilitation programme, and the refinery is now processing 28,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
Kombat said that during maintenance of the Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking (RFCC) Unit, the refinery engaged 287 temporary workers. In addition, 35 local subcontractors working on the project collectively employed 654 temporary workers to carry out critical works across the refinery.
“These initiatives have directly created opportunities for 1,542 Ghanaians through permanent and temporary employment, providing them with skills, income, dignity and renewed hope. Each of these jobs represents a family supported, a career launched and a future strengthened. This is the true impact of the reset and restoration of Tema Oil Refinery,” he said.
Kombat said the figures represent far more than employment statistics.
“They represent families whose livelihoods have been sustained. They represent young engineers and technicians who now have the opportunity to build meaningful careers. They represent experienced professionals passing on invaluable knowledge to the next generation,” he added.
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