Chief Scientist

Overview 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). 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 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. Benefits This company has the goal to create a team of co-workers who can develop professionally and personally to the fullest. They are focused on offering them the best. Some of the benefits include: Develop your professional career in an innovative environment with the latest technology, tools, and practices. Two-year contract, renewable by mutual agreement annually. Employer-covered relocation expenses if selected. Working hours: 5 days / week (40 hours), Sunday-Thursday; Friday and Saturday are rest days. Competitive base salary; permanency benefit. Free medical coverage for the employee and spouse and up to four children under 18 staying in KSA, in designated hospitals and clinics. Annual Paid Vacation: 22 working days (equivalent to 30 days including weekends). 12 official holidays per year. Air Tickets: One round-trip economy ticket per year for employee, spouse, and up to four children under 18 to point of origin. Process stages The stages of this process are: Resume Evaluation: A member of our recruitment team will evaluate whether your resume matches the client’s job description requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr