Chief Scientist

**Who is our client and your future employer?**:
Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, it is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With operations in around 50 countries, The Company has a global workforce of over 31,000 talented individuals. The company operates through three strategic Business Units - Petrochemicals, Agri-Nutrients and Specialties. They support customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end markets such as construction, medical devices, packaging, Agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy.

The company’s manufacturing, sales, technology, and innovation facilities are located throughout the globe and are managed by four regional offices: the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

The Company invests heavily in Technology and Innovation (T&I). The T&I facilities are spread across the globe with hundreds of dedicated scientists contributing to the ongoing development of new patents and certifications.

**LHR Americas**:
The job opportunity you have long waited for. LHR Americas recruit people from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.

**Who are we looking for?***:
We are looking for a Chief Scientist (Plant Support) who will be provide technology support to our client world scale Olefins and Aromatics plants with focus on identifying and implementing technology improvement projects for overall process optimization. Analyze key process trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Provide technical support and information to the team in statistical process data analysis, results interpretation, technology reports preparation, troubleshooting plant issues and developing innovative technical solutions based on in-depth Olefins and Aromatics technology knowledge and experience.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Post Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Process Technologies for Olefins and Aromatics production from various feedstock (Ethane, Propane, Butane, Naphtha etc.,) including alternative technologies for steam crackers with focus on technology plant support through Process design and optimization, conceptual development, energy optimization, debottlenecking and process modeling.
- Cracker Operations; Process Engineering; Chemical Technologies; Carbon Neutral; Project Management.

**Duties and responsibilities****:

- Identifying, developing and implementing short, mid and long-term technology projects in Ethylene Crackers (Liquid/Gas/Mixed) for improving yield quench system and energy intensity.
- Lead and manage Olefins and Aromatics plant troubleshooting efforts to ensure that accurate and effective technology solution is provided in a timely manner to address critical plant issues.
- Conduct due diligence and feasibility studies on emerging technologies and advancements in Olefins and Aromatics. Prepare technology white paper to translate technical knowledge into relevant recommendations and guidance for senior management.
- Generate new ideas and lead /assist in development of proof of concept to commercial scale.
- Support manufacturing and performance group as SME in Process Benchmarking and Gap Closure Studies.
- Support Olefins and Aromatics business in evaluation of large grassroots petrochemical complexes, capacity expansions / asset improvements, troubleshooting and strategic business initiatives.

**Which are the benefits you will enjoy if you are selected for this job opening?***:
This company has the goal to create a team of co-workers who can develop professionally and personally to the fullest.

Thus, they are focused on offering them the best. Some of the benefits are:

- You will have the chance to keep developing your professional career in an innovative environment working with the latest technology, the most advanced tools, and the best practices.
- Two years contract, thereafter renewable by mutual agreement annually.
- If you are selected, all expenses associated to the relocation process will be borne by the employer.
- Working hours: 5 days / week (40 hours) ; The normal workdays are Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as rest days.
- Competitive base salary
- Benefit for permanency in the company
- Free medical coverage for the employee and wife and four (4) children below 18 years of age who are staying in KSA, in hospitals and clinics designated by the company.
- Annual Paid Vacation: Twenty-two (22) working days equivalent to 30 days (Including Weekends). Twelve (12) working days of official holidays per year.
- Air Tickets: One round trip ticket (economy excursion) per year for employee, his wife and four (4) children below 18 years of age to the point of origin.

**THE STAGES OF THIS PROCESS ARE**:
**1. **Resume Evaluation**:
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