This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. About the Company Founded in the late 1970s in Saudi Arabia's oil-rich region, this multinational corporation has solidified its position as a global leader in the petrochemical sector. With a diverse product portfolio ranging from chemicals and intermediates to polymers, agri-nutrients, and metals, the company has expanded its operations across 50 countries. Prioritizing innovation and sustainability, it boasts state-of-the-art research centers and a staunch commitment to environmental responsibility. As a testament to its excellence and influence, the firm actively fosters strategic global partnerships, continuously setting benchmarks in quality and industry standards.
Job Summary Urea Technologist is expected to Initiate, Propose and Execute research and development, Debottlenecking/Revamp, Energy saving, Sustainability improvement programs directed towards the improvement of processes and commercial technologies. Lead in-house new process technology development, scale up & implementations in commercial plants. Provide technology support to commercial plants for the shutdown, turnover, and re-commissioning as needed. Provide trouble-shooting & Root cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants. The technologist is also expected to provide support in Growth Projects
Key Responsibilities: Provide directions and lead Urea development, technology, and project selection, specifically low biuret, N+2, N+3 technologies Aware of Decarbonization solution in the industry and can link it to the technology selection exercise Provide trouble-shooting & Root cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants Development of Plant wide Model in Aspen Plus or like and Guide the Plant Improvements/Performance Carry out Energy and mass balance calculations, Energy Optimization/Pinch Studies, Pump hydraulics calculations, Heat exchanger design & calculations, Various Catalyst performances evaluation, Feasibility study & Revamp study Independently Review Engineering Documents & Steer technology selection and technology improvements Provide technology support to commercial plants for the shutdown, turnover, and re-commissioning as needed Provide insights, directions, and support to products development within the group Actively contribute to safety culture, coaching young employees, and initiate new programs Requirements: This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Masters or PhD is preferred Experience of 15 years of directly working, supporting, and implementing various process improvement, energy improvement solutions in Urea assets built with various technology providers Strategic thinking and planning Leadership skills to work and influence highly talented people with diversified disciplines and cultures Ability to create, foster, and drive culture for innovation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Highly self-motivated Applicants must be currently authorized to work for This Company in the United States on a full-time basis
