Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; Riyad Al Khabra; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is assisting in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals for various roles in Saudi Arabia's refining and chemical sectors. Opportunities range from operations to project engineering, all aimed at developing mid- to senior-level talent into leadership positions. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and substantial industry experience, alongside strong communication skills. The role offers benefits like private health insurance and a pension plan, while emphasizing safety and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Typically 7–15+ years of experience in relevant process manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience in operations leadership, process engineering, or maintenance.
• Professional English proficiency, with Arabic as an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient plant operations across processes.
• Drive process optimisation and yield improvement.
• Manage contractors and ensure compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

Operations leadership

Process engineering

Reliability / maintenance

Project management

HSE / process safety

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Maximo

PI System

Job description

Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organisations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across Saudi Arabia. This is a multi-role opportunity covering several functions within the sector, including plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, HSE and process safety, quality and laboratory functions, supply chain, and commercial / technical services. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership positions such as Operations / Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, HSE / Process Safety Manager, and broader site leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
• Drive process optimisation, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
• Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover
• Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC)
• Strengthen asset reliability through preventive / predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown / turnaround planning, and integrity programmes
• Ensure compliance with site HSE standards, process safety controls, and contractor management requirements in high-hazard environments
• Lead and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP / LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closure
• Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit-to-Work, isolations / LOTO, method statements and risk assessments)
• Monitor and improve KPIs across safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site targets
• Support audits and inspections; implement and sustain continuous improvement programmes
• Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (relevant certifications are advantageous)
• Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or comparable process manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience in one or more functional tracks : operations leadership, process engineering, reliability / maintenance, rotating equipment, HSE / process safety, projects, quality / laboratory, or commercial / technical support
• Working knowledge of safety and process safety expectations for major hazard operations (Permit-to-Work, isolations / LOTO, contractor management, incident investigation, MOC; local regulatory alignment as applicable to the site)
• Familiarity with common plant systems and tools such as CMMS / EAM (e.g., SAP / Maximo), process historians (e.g., PI System), and standard engineering documentation practices
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in multicultural environments
• Professional English proficiency required; Arabic is advantageous for some roles but not essential
• Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may involve shift coverage, on‑call rotation, or travel depending on site needs

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development