Essar is expanding its project team for a landmark 1 MTPA Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) / Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) Bio-Refinery Project at Salaya, Gujarat.
This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with strong experience in large-scale hydrocarbon, refinery, petrochemical, process plant, EPC, and industrial projects to contribute to a major clean-energy development. The project is being developed from the ground up and is designed to support the transition toward lower-carbon aviation fuels and sustainable energy solutions.
Essar is inviting applications for several senior positions across construction, project planning and controls, quantity surveying, procurement, contracts, HSE, and quality assurance.
About Essar
For more than five decades, Essar has built and operated major infrastructure and energy assets across industries and international markets. Its portfolio has included steel plants, power facilities, ports, and energy infrastructure, supporting industries and economies across continents.
The company is now applying its engineering and project execution capabilities to the next generation of energy infrastructure. The Salaya SAF/HVO Bio-Refinery Project represents an important move into sustainable fuels and provides experienced professionals with the opportunity to work on a major clean-energy asset.
About the Salaya SAF/HVO Bio-Refinery Project
The project has a planned capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and is located at Salaya, Gujarat.
The development includes both Inside Battery Limits (ISBL) and Outside Battery Limits (OSBL) facilities.
ISBL Facilities
The Inside Battery Limits facilities include:
- Pretreatment Unit (PTU)
- Hydrotreater Unit (HTU)
- Hydrogen Generation Unit (HGU)
OSBL Facilities
The Outside Battery Limits scope includes:
- Utilities
- Offsites
- Storage Infrastructure
The scale and complexity of the project make it particularly suited to professionals with experience in refinery, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, and process-plant construction and execution.
Current Job Openings
Essar is hiring experienced professionals for the following positions:
Construction & Project Management
- Construction Manager
- Area Managers – PTU, HTU, HGU, Utilities & Storage
These positions require strong site execution, construction management, contractor coordination, and multidisciplinary project experience.
Planning & Project Controls
- Project Planning & Controls Manager
Professionals in this role will support project scheduling, progress monitoring, planning, reporting, cost and schedule control, and coordination across project functions.
Quantity Surveying & Commercial
- QS & Billing Manager
- Contracts Manager
Candidates with extensive experience in quantity surveying, billing, commercial management, claims, contracts administration, and EPC project controls are encouraged to apply.
Procurement
- Procurement Manager
The procurement role will support sourcing, vendor coordination, material delivery, and procurement activities associated with large-scale process-plant development.
HSE & Quality
- HSE Manager
- QA/QC Manager
These roles are critical to maintaining high standards of safety, quality assurance, quality control, compliance, and project execution throughout construction.
Who Should Apply?
Essar is particularly interested in professionals with strong backgrounds in:
- Hydrocarbon Projects
- Refinery Projects
- Petrochemical Projects
- Process Plant Construction
- EPC Projects
- Oil & Gas Infrastructure
- Large-Scale Industrial Projects
- Utilities and Offsites
- Storage Facilities
Candidates should have demonstrated experience managing complex projects, multidisciplinary teams, contractors, schedules, quality requirements, or HSE standards according to the position applied for.
Why Join the Essar SAF/HVO Project?
This opportunity offers professionals the chance to work on a major project at the intersection of engineering, energy, and sustainability.
Key career opportunities include:
- Work on a large-scale 1 MTPA SAF/HVO bio-refinery project.
- Gain experience in emerging sustainable fuel infrastructure.
- Contribute to a project supporting the decarbonization of aviation.
- Work alongside experienced professionals in refinery and process-plant development.
- Exposure to complex ISBL and OSBL facilities.
- Opportunity to contribute to a major clean-energy project in Gujarat.
For experienced construction and project professionals, this project can provide valuable experience in one of the rapidly developing segments of the energy industry.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
📧 Email: jobs@essar.com
Applicants should mention the relevant position in the email subject line.
For example:
Subject: Application – Construction Manager
Your CV should clearly highlight your relevant project experience, industry background, technical expertise, certifications, leadership experience, and major project achievements.
Build the Future of Sustainable Energy with Essar
The Essar SAF/HVO Bio-Refinery Recruitment 2026 offers an exciting opportunity for experienced professionals who want to combine their expertise in construction, engineering, project management, and process industries with a project focused on sustainable energy.
If you have experience in large-scale refinery, hydrocarbon, petrochemical, or process-plant projects and are ready to contribute to a landmark clean-energy development, submit your application to Essar today.
