Lead Process Engineer Polyolefin Tax Free

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Polyolefins Engineer to join their team in the Middle East. This permanent role offers tax-free salaries and various expatriate benefits. The ideal candidate will have over 20 years of experience in the petrochemical sector, with a strong focus on polyolefin operations. You will uphold and improve operational standards, contribute to R&D initiatives, and mentor less experienced engineers. If you are ready for a challenging and rewarding opportunity in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Tax-Free Salary

Accommodation

Flights

Schooling Allowance

Transportation

Qualifications

• 20+ years in petrochemical sector, with 7+ years in polyolefin operations.
• Strong understanding of HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and polypropylene processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements in operational and design standards in polyolefin facilities.
• Support technical and economic evaluations for informed decision-making.

Skills

Polyolefin Production Processes

Troubleshooting

Technical Evaluation

Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's Degree in Related Field

Job description

Job Description

Lead Polyolefins Engineer – Permanent Expat Tax Free

We are recruiting expatriates in the Middle East for a role with a Global Operator.

All roles are permanent, offering single/marital status options, tax-free salaries, accommodation, flights, schooling allowance, and transportation.

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Start date: May 2025

Key Responsibilities:

1. Uphold and drive improvements in operational and design standards across polyolefin production facilities.
2. Stay informed on developments in polyolefin technologies and contribute to ongoing R&D initiatives.
3. Support the technical and economic evaluation of polyolefin projects to ensure informed decision-making.
4. Provide hands-on troubleshooting and develop innovative technical solutions, balancing performance with risk considerations.
5. Engage in a collaborative environment, sharing insights and best practices.
6. Analyze and compare polymer products from various process technologies to guide improvements and innovations.
7. Mentor less experienced engineers and specialists to foster technical growth.

Candidate Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field; a master’s degree is advantageous.
2. Over 20 years of experience in the petrochemical sector, with at least 7 years focused on polyolefin operations, technical services, and technology oversight.
3. Strong understanding of polyolefin production processes, including HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, and polypropylene.
4. Experience with key production methods such as gas phase and slurry phase polymerization.
5. Familiarity with leading licensors of polyolefin technologies is desirable.
6. Proven ability to collaborate across departments like R&D, technical support, and engineering to meet technical and commercial goals.
7. Willingness and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
8. Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.