The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, has disclosed that the company’s recovery programme has generated 1,657 permanent and temporary employment opportunities, including permanent appointments for 415 young Ghanaian engineers.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra on Monday, October 26, 2026, Mr. Kombat said the employment opportunities resulted from rehabilitation works, technical operations and increased activities at the refinery.
He explained that the recovery programme had created demand for engineering expertise, maintenance personnel and other specialised services required to restore critical refinery installations.
Providing a breakdown, the Managing Director indicated that 301 temporary workers were engaged for maintenance of the Crude Distillation Unit, while another 287 workers were recruited for rehabilitation of the Residue Fluid Catalytic Cracking Unit.
An additional 654 people were employed by 35 local contractors undertaking various assignments at the refinery.
Together with the 415 permanently recruited engineers, these engagements account for the 1,657 employment opportunities reported by management.
Mr. Kombat further stated that more than 6,500 indirect and temporary work engagements were generated during the turnaround activities.
Beyond recruitment, he disclosed that management had introduced measures to improve employee welfare, workplace conditions and operational efficiency.
These included a review of conditions of service, job descriptions and performance management systems, alongside the procurement of operational vehicles, staff buses and other essential logistics.
The refinery also strengthened security arrangements through improved access controls, CCTV installations and collaboration with national security agencies.
According to the Managing Director, regular engagements with the company’s four worker unions and their national parent organisations, including the Trades Union Congress, formed part of efforts to improve communication and rebuild confidence among employees.
He indicated that management was developing a five-year strategic plan to guide future investments, institutional reforms and the refinery’s long-term growth.
The employment figures highlight the potential contribution of refinery rehabilitation and industrial investment to technical skills development and job creation in Ghana’s petroleum sector.
