Staff/chief Scientist

Staff/Chief Scientist - Methane Reforming Technologist 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? Staff/Chief Scientist Methane Reforming Technologist is expected to Initiate, propose and execute research and development, debottlenecking/ revamp, energy saving, sustainability improvement programs directed towards the improvement of processes and commercial technologies. Lead in‑house new process technology development, scale up & implementations in commercial plants. Provide technology support to commercial plants for the shutdown, turnover, and re‑commissioning as needed. Provide trouble‑shifting & root‑cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants. Support growth projects and be aware of the differences of available licensing technology from main licensors, and select the best technology. Qualifications Masters, PhD is preferred. Experience of 15 years in dealing with new product development, preferably experience/collaboration/previous interaction with start‑ups. Strategic thinking and planning. Leadership skills to work and influence highly talented people with diversified disciplines and cultures. Ability to create, foster and drive culture for innovation. Excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Highly self‑motivated. Duties and responsibilities Provide directions and lead methane reforming technology selection for Blue Ammonia development and technology configuration of the process. Aware of decarbonization solution in the industry and link it to the technology selection exercise. Provide trouble‑shifting & root‑cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants. Develop plant wide model in Aspen Plus or like and guide the plant improvements/performance. Carry out energy and mass balance calculations, energy optimization/pinch studies, pump hydraulics calculations, heat exchanger design & calculations, various catalyst performances evaluation, feasibility study & revamp study. Independently review engineering documents & steer technology selection and technology improvements. Provide technology support to commercial plants for the shutdown, turnover, and re‑commissioning as needed. Collaborate with external companies, start‑ups and universities and lead projects towards implementation in the plant. Provide insights, directions and support to product development within the group. Actively contribute to safety culture, coach young employees and initiate new programs. 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: 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. If you are selected, all expenses associated with the relocation process will be borne by the employer. Unlimited term contract. Competitive base salary. Benefit for permanency in the company. General health and dental plan. The stages of this process are 1. Resume Evaluation : A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirement. Use the job description requirements to highlight your relevant experience and skills. Be specific and describe the significance of your work, keyword alignment is important. Emphasize the impact of the work you've contributed as it relates to this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr