Petroleum Conversion Engineer

Lhr Américas is seeking an experienced Petroleum Conversion Engineer to join their team in Saudi Arabia. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading technology development projects related to the direct conversion of crude oil into petrochemicals.

We are a recruitment agency that specializes in placing professionals in top companies around the world. Our client, one of the most profitable companies globally, is looking for talented individuals to join their Research & Development Center (R&D) in Saudi Arabia.

• Apply refining and petrochemicals R&D expertise to support existing projects under the crude-to-chemicals program and lead new technology development from ideation to deployment in fuels and chemicals.
• Utilize existing R&D facilities and tools, and leverage available/new collaborations with strategic partners to support technology development from R&D into deployment.
• Conduct benchmarking of R&D projects against commercial and existing technologies.
• Find creative solutions to technical problems, both working individually and within a team.

The ideal candidate should have a PhD degree in Chemical Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in relevant R&D to the refining/petrochemicals industry. Experience in crude to chemicals is preferred but not required.

• Monthly Base Salary – SAR 120,000 - 180,000 (approximately USD 32,000 - 48,000)
• Monthly Overbase – 25% of your monthly base salary
• Benefits Supplement – 20% of your monthly base salary, after 3 years of service, reward increases to 25% of base, after 6 years 30% of base, and after 12 years 35% of base
• Severance Package (2-year vest period) – year 2 to 5: 2 week's pay for each year of service, Year 6+: 4 week's pay for each year after
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) (eligible after 12 months of service) – maximum purchase equal to 10% monthly base pay with a cap, 20% share discount