Scientist Engineer - Urea Technologist

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Jubail, 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 trouble-shooting & Root cause analysis support for commercial plants
• Development of Plant wide Model in Aspen Plus or similar software
• Guide the Plant Improvements/Performance based on model outcomes
• Participate in in-house new process technology development, scale up & implementations in commercial plants
• Carry out Energy and mass balance calculations
• Conduct Energy Optimization/Pinch Studies
• Perform Pump hydraulics calculations
• Design and calculate Heat exchangers
• Evaluate Various Catalyst performances
• Conduct Feasibility study & Revamp study
• Independently Review Engineering Documents & Steer design processes
• Design and supervise pilot plant experimental runs including data interpretation and reporting
• Collect and interpret plant process data for recommendations and optimization
• Actively contribute to plant safety and quality programs.

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
• Preferably holds a Masters or PhD degree
• Masters degree with a minimum of 15 years of experience, or PhD with a minimum of 10 years of experience in Technology Development, Plant Support, Modeling, and Optimization
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and planning abilities
• Strong leadership skills to effectively collaborate and influence individuals from diverse disciplines and cultures
• Ability to create, foster, and drive a culture of innovation within the organization.