Manufacturing Performance Expert (Relocate to Saudi Arabia)

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company is seeking an experienced professional for an asset management role within the downstream oil & gas sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for data analysis, performance management, and developing presentations for stakeholders. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, extensive industry experience, and strong analytical skills. Attractive relocation support to Saudi Arabia is offered.

Benefits

Attractive relocation support

Competitive compensation

Job stability and growth potential

Supportive company culture

Qualifications

• 10 years of asset management experience in the downstream oil & gas industry.
• Experience in Downstream Oil & Gas business benchmarking and performance management frameworks.
• Strong understanding of downstream oil & gas operations, including refining and petrochemicals.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for asset teams.
• Design methodologies to analyze operational and financial data.
• Monitor and manage information requests on portfolio assets.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Knowledge in finance or Business Administration

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

About Our Client

My client holds a special position in the global energy industry, as one of the world's largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer. With significant investment in technology and infrastructure, the business strives to maximise the value of the energy produced for the world. My client is Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Job Description

As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

• Act as a central point of contact for asset teams, facilitating communication and information sharing between the assigned assets.
• Design standardised methodologies to collect, maintain, analyse, and present assets' operational and financial performance data.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with assigned asset teams across the portfolio's assets.
• Monitor and manage or coordinate information requests, assessments and site visits on downstream portfolio assets.
• Collect, track and provide asset data and performance metrics and collaborate with relevant teams to proactively identify areas for improvement and develop recommendations for enhancement.
• Identify and manage potential risks associated with assigned assets performance.
• Prepare presentations and reports to communicate programs/initiatives/strategies to assigned asset teams and senior leadership
• Analyse and evaluate the financial and operational performance of downstream assets (e.g., CASH OPEX, turnarounds performance, maintenance costs, …etc).
• Benchmark assets' performance against industry leaders as well as other downstream assets, utilising standard Oil & Gas performance benchmarks (e.g., Solomon benchmarks preferred) and internal performance data.
• Create and maintain models for the reporting of manufacturing and financial results and conduct regular full potential assessments and gap studies of Saudi Aramco's downstream assets.
• Participate in the development of assets performance dashboards and reporting tools.
• Stay up-to-date with global and regional Downstream industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact assets performance.

The Successful Applicant

As a successful candidate you will hold a:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and knowledge in finance or Business Administration or a related field.
• 10 years of asset management, or a related role within the downstream oil & gas industry
• You have experience in Downstream Oil & Gas business benchmarking and performance management frameworks, such as Solomon or RAM
• You have experience in leading cross-functional initiatives and managing high-level stakeholder relationships.
• You can demonstrate strong understanding of downstream oil & gas operations, including refining and petrochemicals
• You can demonstrate excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• You have experience working with data analysis tools and performance metrics, as well as presentation and reporting tools (e.g., MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint)

What\u2019s on Offer

• Attractive relocation support to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• My client offers a compelling combination of career opportunity, competitive compensation, and a focus on employee well-being.
• Permanent position offering job stability and growth potential.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on professional development.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Heater & Refractory Specialist in Saudi Arabia, we encourage you to apply today!