Jubail Chemicals Plant Leader

Baker Hughes; Al Jubayl; On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Batch Chemicals Plant Leader to oversee operations at their multimillion-dollar manufacturing plant in Jubail. This pivotal role involves managing site performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a passion for operational excellence. Join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and invests in the well-being and development of its employees, offering flexible working patterns and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Private Medical Care Options

Life Insurance

Work-Life Balance Policies

Financial Benefits

Safety Programs

Well-Being Activities

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in batch chemical plant operations.
• Strong communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage site operations and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and control inventory levels.
• Prepare capital investment proposals and manage financial budgets.

Skills

Batch Chemical Plant Operations

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Analytical Abilities

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Requirements

Jubail Chemicals Plant Leader

Are you an experienced Batch Chemicals Plant Leader? Do you enjoy transforming innovative engineering solutions into plant operations? Join our Chemicals Plant Operations team!

We are constructing a multimillion-dollar Oilfield Chemicals Manufacturing Plant in Jubail 2, with commissioning scheduled for later this year. Once operational, the plant will run 24/7, delivering high-quality specialty chemicals to our Oil & Gas industry customers. Safety, Quality, and Customer Service are core to our operations.

Partner with the best

The Jubail Chemicals Plant Leader will be the senior manager on-site, responsible for all site operations, including:

• Managing the performance of the site team, ensuring compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental regulations, quality standards, and customer expectations.
• Building effective relationships with stakeholders, including suppliers, customers, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintaining and controlling inventory levels of raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.
• Setting and managing financial budgets and controlling expenditures.
• Preparing capital investment proposals and medium-term capital plans.
• Ensuring engineering and maintenance services meet standards.
• Producing reports on production and performance for senior management.
• Supporting staff development through training and career planning.

Fuel your passion!

To succeed in this role, you should:

• Hold a bachelor’s Engineering degree from an accredited university or college.
• Have at least 10 years of experience in batch chemical plant operations.
• Possess strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and organizational abilities.
• Be effective in collaboration, team working, and implementing business processes.

Desired Characteristics:

• Degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• A consultative team management style.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize individual preferences and offer flexible working patterns, including flexible hours. However, during plant startup, presence on-site every day is required.

Working with us

At Baker Hughes, our people are central to our success. We invest in their health, well-being, training, and leadership development, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Working for you

We offer competitive rewards and benefits, including:

• Work-life balance policies and well-being activities.
• Private medical care options.
• Life insurance and safety programs.
• Financial benefits.
• Additional voluntary benefits.