Turnaround (TA) Consultant - Maintenance Static, Operations, Instrumentation, Electrical, Rotary, Civil; Senior Grade F/G Technical Advisor/Turnaround Mentor
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Visakh Refinery, invites applications from superannuated employees of Public Sector Oil & Gas Companies for engagement as Turnaround Consultants on a short-term contract basis. A total of 24 vacancies are available across various maintenance and operations roles to support the major Block Turnaround scheduled for November-December 2026. Candidates with relevant refinery experience, not more than 64 years of age, are eligible. Applications must be sent via email by 12 September 2026. Selection will be based on an interview.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | HPCL Visakh Refinery |
| Post Names | TA Consultant (Static, Operations, Instrumentation, Electrical, Rotary, Civil); Senior Grade F/G Technical Advisor |
| Total Vacancies | 24 |
| Application Mode | |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 September 2026 |
| Job Type | Short-term Contract (3 months) |
| Job Location | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Official Website | hindustanpetroleum.com |
Andhra Pradesh,
IN
Employment Type:TEMPORARY
Number of Vacancies:24
Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Role | Grade Up to 10E (Others up to E07) | Grade 10F (Others E08) | Grade 10G (Others E08) |
|---|---|---|---|
| TA Consultant - Maintenance Static | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| TA Consultant - Operations | 6 | - | - |
| TA Consultant - Maintenance Instrumentation | 4 | - | - |
| TA Consultant - Maintenance Electrical | 2 | - | - |
| TA Consultant - Maintenance Rotary | 2 | - | - |
| TA Consultant - Maintenance Civil | 1 | - | - |
| Total | 22 | 1 | 1 |
Note: Salary Grade 10F and 10G positions are for Senior Grade F/G - Technical Advisor/Turnaround Mentor.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligibility: Retired employees of HPCL or other Public Sector Oil & Gas Companies having relevant experience.
- Age Limit: Not more than 64 years as on 31.07.2026.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years experience in the relevant department/division. Preference for hands-on experience in major Refinery Shutdowns/Turnarounds.
- Cooling Period: Minimum 2 months between retirement and re-engagement.
- Penalty Clearance: No major penalty during service; no minor penalty in the last 10 years.
Compensation and Terms
- Monthly Fee: Not exceeding last drawn salary (Basic + DA) after adjusting notional monthly payment from Annuity.
- Allowances: Reimbursement of conveyance and monthly mobile expenses as per guidelines.
- Work Pattern: General Shift or Rotational Shift (8-hour or 12-hour schedule).
- Contract Period: 3 months (subject to not attaining 65 years of age and medical fitness).
- Termination: 30 days' notice from either side.
Selection Process
- Personal Interaction/Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview (online via Zoom or physical mode).
- No TA/DA: No TA/DA will be paid if the interview is conducted physically.
- No Joining Reimbursement: No reimbursement for joining.
How to Apply for HPCL Turnaround Consultant Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply via email. Follow these steps:
- Download Application: Download the application form (Annexure II) from the official notification.
- Fill Application: Fill the application neatly (typed, not handwritten).
- Attach Documents: Attach scanned copies of required documents (Service Certificate, Aadhar Card, Work Experience Certificate, Self-Declaration, Annuity Certificate, etc.).
- Create Single PDF: Combine the application and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
- Send Email: Email the single PDF to [email protected].
- Specify Subject: Mention the subject as: "Application for Turnaround Consultant at VR".
- Meet Deadline: Ensure the email is sent before 12 September 2026.
Last Date: 12 September 2026.
Important Note: Applications must be sent only via email. No online application portal is mentioned.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date for Receipt of Applications | 12 September 2026 |
| Scheduled Block Turnaround | November-December 2026 |
| Engagement Period | 3 months, starting October/November 2026 |
Important Links
Official Website: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com
Official Notification (PDF): Download Official Notification
Email for Applications: [email protected]
Key Instructions for Candidates
- Email Application Only: Applications must be sent via email as a single PDF. No other mode will be accepted.
- Subject Line: Mention "Application for Turnaround Consultant at VR" in the email subject.
- Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the age, experience, and cooling period requirements.
- Documents: Attach all required documents as listed in the notification.
- Self-Declaration: Non-HPCL ex-employees must submit the Self-Declaration (Annexure III).
- No Application Fee: No fee is mentioned for any category.
- Check Official Sources: Regularly check your email for updates on shortlisting and interview schedules.
- Interpretation: In case of ambiguity, the English version of the notification will prevail.
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Closing: Sep 07, 2026About Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) was formed on July 15, 1974. Its CIN No. is L23201MH1952GOI008858. HPCL is a Schedule ‘A’ CPSE a Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company with a ranking of 54 with Annual Gross sales of Rs. 2,69,243 crore during FY 2020-21. HPCL enjoys over 18% market share in India and has a strong presence in Refining & Marketing of petroleum products in the country.
HPCL owns and operates Refineries at Mumbai & Visakhapatnam with designed capacities of 7.5 MMTPA & 8.3 MMTPA respectively. HPCL also owns the largest Lube Refinery in the country at Mumbai for producing Lube Oil Base Stocks with a capacity of 428 TMTPA. HPCL holds 48.99% equity stake in JV Company, HMEL which operates a 11.3 MMTPA capacity refinery in Punjab and also has 16.96% equity stake in MRPL which operates a 15 MMTPA capacity refinery in Karnataka.
HPCL has a vast marketing network consisting of 14 Zonal offices in major cities and 133 Regional Offices facilitated by a Supply & Distribution infrastructure comprising 41 Terminals/Installations/Tap Off Points, 46 Aviation Service Stations, 51 LPG Bottling Plants, 6 Lube Blending plants, 70 Depots including lube depots . The customer touch points constitute of 18,692 Retail Outlets, 1,638 SKO/LDO dealers, 283 Lube distributors,120 Carrying & Forwarding Agents, 709 CNG facilities at Retail Outlets and 6,192 LPG Distributorships with a customer base of about 8.7 crore LPG consumers as of May’21.
HPCL has the second largest petroleum product pipeline network in India with network length of 3,775 km. HPCL undertakes Exploration & Production (E&P) of hydrocarbons through its wholly owned subsidiary M/s. Prize Petroleum Company Limited (PPCL). HPCL also conducts business through 19 JV and Subsidiary companies operating across oil & gas value chain.
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