Job Description

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Founded in the late 1970s in Saudi Arabia\'s oil-rich region, this multinational corporation has solidified its position as a global leader in the petrochemical sector. With a diverse product portfolio ranging from chemicals and intermediates to polymers, agri-nutrients, and metals, the company has expanded its operations across 50 countries. Prioritizing innovation and sustainability, it boasts state-of-the-art research centers and a staunch commitment to environmental responsibility. As a testament to its excellence and influence, the firm actively fosters strategic global partnerships, continuously setting benchmarks in quality and industry standards.

Job Summary

Join us in revolutionizing the world-scale Olefins industry. We are seeking an experienced Olefins Process Technology Engineer who thrives on innovation and process optimization. The ideal candidate will be a passionate technologist, keen on maximizing process efficiency, and committed to pushing the boundaries of the petrochemicals industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offer specialized technology support focusing on improvement projects for Olefins plants optimization.
• Apply statistical tools in analyzing key process trends, translating findings into actionable recommendations.
• Diagnose chronic plant issues, develop technical solutions, and draft reports based on comprehensive plant data analysis.
• Collaborate within the T&I organization, securing project approvals and implementation.
• Spearhead technology projects in Ethylene Steam-Crackers (various feeds) for optimization.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
• Apply scientific methodologies and use statistical tools for data interpretation.
• Pioneer in identifying and developing carbon-neutral or decarbonization technologies.
• Conduct studies on emerging Olefins technologies, drafting white papers for senior management.
• Support strategic initiatives, including capacity expansions, complex studies, and refinery integration.
• Innovate and develop patentable concepts for intellectual property growth.

• Relocation: Permanent relocation to Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
• Academic Qualifications: Bachelor\'s in Chemical Engineering mandatory. Master\'s or PhD in Engineering is an advantage.
• 11+ years in industrial roles (petrochemicals/refinery) with 3+ years in Olefins process technology.
• Hands-on experience with various Olefins feedstock.
• Experience in steam cracker process, modeling, and computational tools such as ASPEN Plus/HYSYS, Petro-SIM, HTRI.
• Desirable: Refinery integration with steam cracker projects.
• Additional advantage: Experience from manufacturing/technology licensor roles.
• Proven mentorship prowess, guiding young engineers.
• Team-oriented, yet can operate independently.
• Strong project management skills.

• Cracker Operations
• Process Engineering
• Process Modeling & Simulation
• Chemical & Decarbonization Technologies
• Benchmarking
• Project Management

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