Lead Strategy & Market Analyst - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

Natural Factors; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Strategy & Market Analyst to spearhead capital planning initiatives within their Fuels & Chemicals Division. This pivotal role involves conducting feasibility studies, leading project teams, and presenting investment opportunities to corporate management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in economic evaluations and a strong technical background in chemical engineering. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact on the future of capital deployment in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in economic evaluations and feasibility studies.
• Proficiency in process/system simulation and economic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies on refineries and petrochemical facilities.
• Lead project teams for capital projects involving refineries.
• Collaborate with various departments for project success.

Skills

Economic Evaluations

Feasibility Studies

Technical Writing

Oral Presentation Skills

Process/System Simulation

LP Modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced Education in Economics

Job description

Candidates must relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Lead Strategy & Market Analyst - Req ID: 13893

Overview

The Facilities Planning Department is responsible for developing and coordinating the company's capital program. The Fuels & Chemicals Division includes the Downstream Development Group, Refining Group, and Chemicals Group. The division oversees the entire Capital Planning Process, from idea creation and business case analysis to project team leadership and expenditure documentation for management approval. It also leads master planning for downstream facilities, optimizes capital deployment, and conducts technical due diligence for potential acquisitions.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct feasibility studies on refineries and petrochemical facilities, developing long-term business strategies.
2. Lead project teams to prepare design basis scoping papers for capital projects involving refineries and petrochemicals.
3. Prepare and present expenditure requests to Corporate Management.
4. Collaborate with Operating Organizations, New Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, and Corporate Staff.
5. Evaluate processes, systems, and economics of existing and potential facilities.
6. Oversee evaluations of major facilities conducted by others.
7. Present investment opportunities to Corporate Management.
8. Provide ongoing consultation to Saudi Aramco management and related organizations.
9. Mentor and train future Facilities Planning Specialists.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Advanced education in Economics is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in economic evaluations, feasibility studies, and budget requests.
• Experience as a professional consultant in engineering studies.
• Proficiency in process/system simulation and economic analysis of refinery or petrochemical operations, especially LP modeling.
• Excellent technical writing and oral presentation skills.