Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading recruitment agency is assisting petrochemical organizations in hiring experienced professionals for multi-role opportunities across Germany. These positions focus on plant operations, engineering, maintenance, and safety amongst others, aimed at mid- to senior-level candidates. The roles present opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions such as Operations Manager or Engineering Manager. Candidates should have substantial experience in petrochemicals or related fields along with relevant academic qualifications.

Leistungen

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifikationen

• 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals or comparable process manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in operations leadership, process engineering, and reliability.
• Working knowledge of high-hazard safety and process safety expectations.

Aufgaben

• Lead safe and efficient plant operations across various processes.
• Drive process optimisation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support capital projects from scope definition to execution.

Kenntnisse

Operations leadership

Process engineering

HSE / process safety

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related discipline

Master's degree

Tools

CMMS / EAM (e.g., SAP / Maximo)

Process historians (e.g., PI System)

Jobbeschreibung

Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organisations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across Germany. This is a multi-role opportunity covering several functions within the sector, including plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, HSE and process safety, quality and laboratory functions, supply chain, and commercial / technical services. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and provide a clear pathway toward senior leadership positions such as Operations / Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, HSE / Process Safety Manager, and broader site leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
• Drive process optimisation, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
• Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover
• Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC)
• Strengthen asset reliability through preventive / predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown / turnaround planning, and integrity programmes
• Ensure compliance with German occupational safety requirements and site HSE management systems, including major hazard controls where applicable
• Lead and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP / LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closure
• Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit-to-Work, isolations / LOTO, method statements and risk assessments)
• Monitor and improve KPIs across safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site objectives
• Support internal and external audits and inspections; implement continuous improvement programmes
• Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (a Master’s degree is advantageous for some roles)
• Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or comparable process manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience in one or more functional tracks : operations leadership, process engineering, reliability / maintenance, rotating equipment, HSE / process safety, projects, quality / laboratory, or commercial / technical support
• Working knowledge of high-hazard safety and process safety expectations (risk assessments, contractor management, management of change, Permit-to-Work systems; alignment with German and EU regulatory requirements where applicable)
• Familiarity with common plant systems and tools such as CMMS / EAM (e.g., SAP / Maximo), process historians (e.g., PI System), and standard engineering documentation practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may involve on-call rotation, shift coverage, or travel depending on site needs

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development