Staff Scientist - Chemical Recycling of Plastics

  • Quilmes
  • Lhr Saudi Arabia

Who is our client and your future employer? : Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, it is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With operations in around 50 countries, The Company has a global workforce of over 31,000 talented individuals. The company operates through three strategic Business Units - Petrochemicals, Agri-Nutrients and Specialties. They support customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end markets such as construction, medical devices, packaging, Agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy.

The company’s manufacturing, sales, technology, and innovation facilities are located throughout the globe and are managed by four regional offices: the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Americas, and Europe.

The Company invests heavily in Technology and Innovation (T&I). The T&I facilities are spread across the globe with hundreds of dedicated scientists contributing to the ongoing development of new patents and certifications.

LHR Americas : The job opportunity you have long waited for. LHR Americas recruit people from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.

**Who are we looking for? * : Qualifications**:

  • Ph.D or Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering
  • Minimum of 15-20 years relevant experience in related field, with a PhD (greater number of years of experience with lesser degree of education)
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills
  • Experience using ideation tools (TRIZ, etc.)
  • Ability to solve ambiguous, less-defined problems
  • Ability to judge technical merits and economics of projects
  • Strong project management skills Experience in refinery conversion and petrochemical process is requirement. Knowledge of waste plastics chemical recycling would be a plus for this role.
  • Extensive experience in modeling of chemical processes and the use of computational tools such as ASPEN Plus or ASPEN Utilities, Aspen Icarus or equivalents. You are knowledgeable about thermodynamics, energy/exergy analysis and sustainability.
  • Experience within process development in an industrial research and development environment
  • Team player but you are also able to work independently on your contribution.
  • Experience working in a global and multi-cultural environment and respect other cultures.
  • Persevering and challenging attitude towards your work environment.
  • Critical observer as well as a conceptual and analytical thinker.
  • Able to spot opportunities and translate these into value propositions for the business.
  • Ability to present project proposals and results in a convincing manner to both business and manufacturing management.
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills

Duties and responsibilities ***:

  • To define and execute technology development projects, Initiates, plans and executes complex multi-disciplinary research projects within predefined deadlines and aligned with business needs/impact.
  • Provide inputs for shaping chemical recycling technology development strategy by providing technical input on what needs the new solutions are addressing and defines the pre-requisites for a successful program.
  • Takes an active role in brainstorming sessions to foster innovation.
  • Conducts comprehensive literature and patent searches and analysis.
  • Presents technical papers in regional or international conferences/meetings; may chair conferences.
  • Be abreast of technology developments in the area of chemical recycling and take a sound judgement and provide inputs on whether a new technology development effort is needed.
  • To work in a multidisciplinary setting within the Technology organization where you will collaborate with different disciplines including business and manufacturing for project approval, execution and implementation.

Is an expert in the area of modeling and simulations (both fundamental and flowsheet modeling) and has good track record of developing conceptual design packages, seeing them through implementation and project cost estimation and economic analysis

**Which are the benefits you will enjoy if you are selected for this job opening? ***: This company has the goal to create a team of co-workers who can develop professionally and personally to the fullest.

Thus, they are focused on offering them the best. Some of the benefits are:

  • You will have the chance to keep developing your professional career in an innovative environment working with the latest technology, the most advanced tools, and the best practices.
  • Two years contract, thereafter renewable by mutual agreement annually.
  • If you are selected, all expenses associated to the relocation process will be borne by the employer.
  • Working hours: 5 days / week (40 hours) ; The normal workdays are Sunday through Thursday, with Friday and Saturday as rest days.
  • Competitive base salary
  • Benefit for permanency in the company
  • Free medical cove