Lead Strategy & Market Analyst

Saudi Aramco; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Strategy & Market Analyst to drive capital planning and investment strategies in the refining and petrochemical sectors. This role involves conducting feasibility studies, leading project teams, and interfacing with various organizational departments to optimize capital deployment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in chemical engineering and economics, with extensive experience in technical evaluations and economic analysis. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to significant projects that shape the future of the Kingdom's downstream facilities while mentoring the next generation of specialists.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies on refineries and petrochemical facilities.
• Lead integrated project teams to prepare design basis scoping papers.
• Prepare and present expenditure request documentation to management.

Skills

Economic Evaluations

Feasibility Studies

Technical Presentation Skills

Process/System Simulation

LP Modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced Education in Economics

Job description

Lead Strategy & Market Analyst

Job Purpose
The Facilities Planning Department is responsible for the development and coordination of the capital program throughout the Company.

The Fuels & Chemicals Division comprises three groups: Downstream Development Group, Refining Group, and Chemicals Group. The activities of F&C FPD span the entire Capital Planning Process including idea/opportunity creation, business case analysis, alternative options development, leading the multi-discipline integrated project teams through the preparation of Design Basis Scoping Papers (Front End Loading), and preparation of expenditure request documentation for presentation to Corporate Management. The Division is also responsible for leading broader master planning activities for the Kingdom downstream facilities and optimization/review of capital deployed to provide the highest possible benefit as well as leading Technical Due Diligence efforts on potential acquisition targets in the downstream sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies on refineries and petrochemical facilities and develop long-term business strategies related to these facilities.
• Lead integrated project teams to prepare design basis scoping papers to define capital projects involving refineries and petrochemical investments.
• Prepare expenditure request documentation and present it to Corporate Management.
• Interface with Operating Organizations, New Business Development, Engineering, Project Management, and Corporate Staff.
• Perform process/system and economic evaluations of existing and potential new refining and petrochemical facilities.
• Direct evaluations of major refining and petrochemical facilities as performed by others.
• Prepare and make presentations to Corporate Management on refining petrochemical investment opportunities.
• Provide full-time consultation to Saudi Aramco management and other organizations.
• Mentor the training of future Facilities Planning Specialists.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Advanced Education in Economics is highly preferred.
• 12 years of experience in:
• Performing economic evaluations, feasibility studies and preparing requests for budgetary approvals.
• Professional consultant in planning and executing engineering studies.
• Applying and analyzing process/system simulation and economics of refinery or petrochemical operations, particularly LP modeling experience.
• Excellent written and oral technical presentation skills.