Global Petrochemical Rotating Polymer Plant Equipment Engineer

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Jubail Saudi Arabia.

About the Company

Founded in the late 1970s in Saudi Arabias oilrich 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 agrinutrients and metals the company has expanded its operations across 50 countries. Prioritizing innovation and sustainability it boasts stateoftheart 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

The role operates as a Global Engineering expert as part of the Rotating Equipment team within the Asset Technology Centre with the purpose to drive the Asset Integrity Vision for fostering continuous improvement in Reducing operational risks Increasing revenue and optimizing cost across all Manufacturing sites globally. Provide technical leadership on rotating equipment which are specific to polymer plants and thier associated systems which may typically include agitators mixers slurry handling pumps and seal systems rotary pressure/vacuum filters vacuum pumps rotary dryers centrifuges rotary valves screw conveyors extruders pelletizers blenders/ compounders conveying compressors packaging systems and giving technical support & leading recommendations to affiliates & projects. Undertake studies pertaining to above stated asset types that encompass reliability risk assessment asset strategy operation corrective maintenance and failure analysis. Induct new technology specialist level inputs to uprates and minor projects monitoring and reporting of every affiliates equipment performance identification of gaps in maintenance systems and practices through metrics and audits. Lead development and standardization of best engineering practices and communication of learning from incidents. Globally enhance technical competencies of This Company engineers in these areas of expertise to drive longterm value creation to This Company.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership

  • Drive reliability management for the polymer plant equipment
  • Define and monitor KPIs for the asset group
  • Determine gaps and develop strategies for safety reliability and availability
  • Identify and develop This Company Manufacturing Standards and engineering Best Practices (BP) for Polymer Plant Equipment
  • Ensure timely review of This Company Engineering Standards
  • Monitor the market for innovative solutions
  • Engage with OEMs to address design issues and technological improvements

• Strategy and Planning

  • Develop and manage annual and fiveyear work plans for rotating equipment
  • Conduct Performance Killer analysis and generate Resolution Plans (PKRP)

• Technical Support and Engagement

  • Provide technical support to resolve chronic failures/issues globally
  • Liaise with various departments for equipment strategies and technical solutions
  • Collaborate with asset technology development and global suppliers
  • Support 2025 strategies through a pool of rotating equipment experts
  • Participate in audits assessments and failure analysis
  • Provide expert knowledge on safety and reliability programs
  • Support site/mega projects through engineering reviews

• Knowledge and Network Management

  • Communicate critical business cases through Technical Alerts (TA) and High Value Learning from Incidents (HVLI)
  • Participate in rotating equipment technical networks forums and conferences
  • Manage the Polymer Plant Equipment Expert Group for knowledge sharing

• Competency Development Mentoring and Coaching

  • Deliver specialized training to This Company manufacturing engineers
  • Develop and retain topquality rotating equipment expertise through mentoring and coaching

Requirements:

• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Jubail Saudi Arabia.
• Bachelor Degree of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Manufacturing Experience (Technical engineering Maintenance Management Reliability and Project Management).
• At least 15 years of engineering experience in asset reliability and maintenance.
• Recognized technical/engineering expert on design maintenance and operation of rotating equipment specific to polymer and petrochemical plants as demonstrated by significant accomplishments and contributions acquired over a period of 15 or more years.
• Experience related to Design/Engineering or of Service/Technical support group with a major pump OEM is preferred.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of general principles and theories related to engineering and contributes significantly to the solution of a variety of unique and complex engineering problems.
• Experience of people management and ability to use influence to achieve results.
• Flexible and able to reprioritize tasks based on changing business needs.
• Desire and ability to selfteach new software programs or systems.
• Excellent communication skills both interpersonal skills and presentation skills to all levels including executive management.
• Above average proficiency in English language (written and spoken).
• Proficient in MS Office applications (with advanced knowledge of MS Excel ).
• Experience within the Gulf States would be advantageous.

Petrochemical,Rotating,Polymer,Asset,Integrity