Staff/chief Scientist - Methane Reforming Technolo

LHR Saudi Arabia; Zárate; Presencial; ARS 145.224.000 - 188.792.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading petrochemical manufacturer is seeking a Staff/Chief Scientist in Buenos Aires to lead methane reforming technology and support commercial plants. This role requires a PhD or MSc and 15 years of experience in product development and innovation. Candidates should possess strong leadership and strategic thinking skills. The company offers a competitive salary and bears relocation expenses. This opportunity also promises career growth in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Servicios

Career development opportunities

Employer-paid relocation expenses

Uncertain term contract

Competitive base salary

General health and dental plan

Formación

• 15 years of experience in new product development and collaboration with start-ups.
• Ability to create and drive a culture of innovation.
• Strong communication skills across diverse teams and cultures.

Responsabilidades

• Lead methane reforming technology selection for development and configuration.
• Provide troubleshooting and root cause analysis for commercial plants.
• Develop plant-wide models and guide performance improvements.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Educación

MSc 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

• MSc, PhD 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 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 products 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.