Lead Strategy & Market Analyst

ICM People do Brasil; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Strategy & Market Analyst to join their Facilities Planning Department in Saudi Arabia. This permanent role involves conducting feasibility studies and leading project teams in the capital planning process for refineries and petrochemical facilities. The successful candidate will oversee economic evaluations, present investment opportunities to corporate management, and provide ongoing consultation to key stakeholders. If you have a strong background in Chemical Engineering and extensive experience in economic evaluations, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in economic evaluations and feasibility studies.
• Expertise in planning and executing engineering studies as a consultant.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for refineries and petrochemical facilities.
• Lead project teams to prepare design basis scoping papers for capital projects.
• Mentor and train future Facilities Planning Specialists.

Skills

Economic evaluations

Feasibility studies

Budget requests

Process/system simulation

Technical presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced education in Economics

Job description

Position: Lead Strategy & Market Analyst

This is a permanent role in Saudi Arabia.

Only candidates willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia who meet the requirements are encouraged to apply. Please review the requirements carefully before applying.

Job Purpose

The Facilities Planning Department is responsible for developing and coordinating the company's capital program.

The Fuels & Chemicals Division includes three groups: Downstream Development, Refining, and Chemicals. The division oversees the entire capital planning process, from idea generation and business case analysis to developing alternative options, leading multi-disciplinary project teams, preparing Design Basis Scoping Papers (Front End Loading), and expenditure requests for management approval. It also handles master planning for downstream facilities in the Kingdom, optimizing capital deployment, and conducting technical due diligence on potential acquisitions in the downstream sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies on refineries and petrochemical facilities and develop long-term business strategies for these facilities.
• Lead project teams to prepare design basis scoping papers for capital projects involving refineries and petrochemicals.
• Prepare expenditure requests and present them to Corporate Management.
• Coordinate with Operating Organizations, New Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, and Corporate Staff.
• Perform process, system, and economic evaluations of existing and potential refining and petrochemical facilities.
• Oversee evaluations of major facilities conducted by others.
• Present investment opportunities in refining and petrochemicals to Corporate Management.
• Provide ongoing consultation to Saudi Aramco management and other organizations.
• Mentor and train future Facilities Planning Specialists.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Advanced education in Economics is highly preferred.
• At least 12 years of experience in:
• Economic evaluations, feasibility studies, and budget requests.
• Planning and executing engineering studies as a professional consultant.
• Applying process/system simulation and economic analysis of refinery or petrochemical operations, especially LP modeling.
• Excellent written and oral technical presentation skills.