Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

Hire Resolve.com; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A petrochemical recruitment firm is seeking mid-to-senior level professionals for various roles in Saudi Arabia. This opportunity spans plant operations, process engineering, and reliability functions, aimed at supporting refinery and chemical operations. Candidates should possess a relevant degree, have substantial industry experience, and exhibit leadership qualities. The positions offer a pathway to senior roles, alongside benefits like health insurance and training programs.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Qualifications

• Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals.
• Working knowledge of safety expectations for major hazard operations.
• Professional English proficiency; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, efficient plant operations across various processes.
• Drive process optimisation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support capital projects from scope to execution.

Skills

Operations leadership

Process engineering

Reliability/maintenance

HSE/process safety

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline

Tools

CMMS/EAM systems (e.g., SAP/Maximo)

Process historians (e.g., PI System)

Job description

Overview

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.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• 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.