Staff/chief Scientist - Methane Reforming Technolo

LHR Saudi Arabia; Municipio de Avellaneda; Presencial; ARS 20.000.000 - 25.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global petrochemical company is seeking a Staff/Chief Scientist specializing in Methane Reforming Technology. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or PhD, with at least 15 years of experience in product development, particularly in collaboration with start-ups. Responsibilities include leading methane reforming technology selection, conducting energy optimization studies, and supporting plant re-commissioning. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in an innovative environment, with relocation expenses covered and a competitive salary.

Servicios

Career development in an innovative environment

Relocation expenses covered

General health and dental plan

Formación

• 15 years experience in new product development, preferably with start-ups.
• Ability to foster and drive culture for innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead methane reforming technology selection for Blue Ammonia development.
• Conduct energy and mass balance calculations and energy optimization studies.
• Provide technology support for the shutdown and re-commissioning of plants.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking and planning

Leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Highly self-motivated

Educación

Masters or PhD

Herramientas

Aspen Plus

Descripción del empleo

Staff/chief Scientist - Methane Reforming Technolo

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.

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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‑shooting & root cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants.
• The Methane Reforming technologist is required initially to support in Growth Projects and be aware of the differences of available licensing technology from main licensors, the differences between licensors leading to the selection of 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 solutions in the industry and can link it to the technology selection exercise.
• Provide trouble‑shooting & root cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants.
• Development of 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 toward implementation in the plant.
• Provide insights, directions and support to product development within the group.
• Actively contribute to safety culture, coaching young employees and initiate new programs.

Benefits

• 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 to the relocation process will be borne by the employer.
• Uncertain term contract.
• Competitive base salary.
• Benefit for permanency in the company.
• General health and dental plan.