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The Company Where Energy Is Opportunity

The Saudi Arabia's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas) will be in Houston conducting face-to-face interviews for expatriate opportunities based in Saudi Arabia.

You will have a unique opportunity of being part of a multicultural energy company, getting involved with leading technologies and being engaged in the development of the production, shipping, and marketing of new low-carbon fuels.

Your family will enjoy a multicultural life in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, a country that today is full of opportunities.

Our Client

Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, our client combines market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven then to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

Why apply with us?

Apply with LHR Americas, the company chosen since 2007 by our client to support its attraction processes in Latin America. Apply to one of the vacancies we have posted,  we will accompany you during the entire process. Working closely with our client's attraction team in Houston makes all the difference.

Where will you work?
Our client has a unique position in the energy industry worldwide, being the largest hydrocarbons producer with the least carbon intensity. With their considerable investment in technology and infrastructure, they strive to maximize the value of the energy they produce for the world, as well as their commitment to increase their contribution to society. 

Based in Saudi Arabia, and with offices worldwide, they combine the market´s discipline with a vision of the future, product of their experience of nine decades as responsible managers of the Kingdom´s vast hydrocarbon resources. 

This has brought them to contribute with huge social and economic benefits not only to the Kingdom, but also to several communities and countries that depend on the vital and trustworthy energy they provide. Our client is one of the most profitable companies in the world and is amongst the first five global companies by capitalization in the stock market.
 
Who are we looking for?   

We are seeking an experienced chemical process engineer to work under Abqaiq Plants Operation Department (APOD). As a Senior Engineer, the candidate will be able to perform and direct complex engineering tasks including leading process upsets investigation teams, HAZOP teams, and providing guidance, work direction and training to junior engineers in work techniques, methods and process equipment. 

Additionally, the candidate will provide technical support for the development and review of projects as well as support operations with plant processes and equipment performance, energy efficiency, safety, innovation and new technology applications. Part of his duties will be initiation of capital budget items and preparation of expenditure request justification with financial analysis. 

Moreover, the candidate will perform the technical review for the new capital projects which required a professional with depth process knowledge to have successful projects with on-time completion. Abqaiq Plants is an integrated hydrocarbon processing facility comprising of oil stabilization, NGL recovery and associated utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform process troubleshooting and address chronic operational problems.
• Conduct optimization of processes through identifying improvement opportunities and implementing technically robust and cost-effective solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and field support for process related issues in the plant.
• Lead investigations and HAZOP’s.
• Carry out detailed design reviews of plant modifications and support the implementation of projects.
• Develop and execute equipment/process assessment studies as well as feasibility studies for improvements to increase plant safety, reliability or efficiency.
• Mentor and develop young engineers.
• Maintain the highest standards of integrity, engineering ethics and professional conduct.

Minimum Requirements

• BS degree in chemical engineering from a recognized university.
• +10 years’ industry experience preferably at operating facilities.
• Be able to perform process simulations and carry out equipment sizing and performance calculations (e.g. Relief valve, control valves, heat exchanger performance.
• Have significant experience in design development, technical design reviews and project execution (pre-commissioning, commissioning & startup).
• Have experience in process safety management systems & tools such as HAZOPs and MOC’s.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of industry standards (e.g. API) as well as best practices (RAGAGEP).
• Professional Engineering, Chartered Engineer or equivalent certification is desirable.
• Be capable of project and design assignments beyond the ability of the basic professional Engineer III or is qualified to an outstanding degree in one or another "Specialist"
• Have a thorough knowledge of English is required to perform analyses and studies in depth, make professional presentations and keep up with technical advancements.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of engineering practices and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, US Codes, Standards and Specifications.

Learn about the most important aspects of the company's culture

◼️ To them, their main and most valuable resource, is their people; which is why they prioritize a work and family life balance, letting them do the work they always dreamed of, generating a positive impact which translates into quality time with their families.

◼️ They invest a lot in their human talent development, giving them opportunities to face professional, technical and industry challenges so their employees may reach their maximum potential and are paid accordingly, encouraging them at all levels, to improve their knowledge and specific skills for the industry with their development program, one of the biggest worldwide.

These are the steps to apply for this job

1. Resume Evaluation:

A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirement. If your resume evaluation is not suitable, you will be receiving an e-mail notification in 2-3 days.

2. Interviews Stage:

 If your resume matches the client´s Job description requirements a member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas may schedule a call to verify your English level or professional experience. ONLY native or advanced speakers will approve this evaluation.

If this process is successful, your resume will be submitted to our client.

If your preliminary phone/video interview is not successful, our Talent Acquisition consultant will inform you.

3. Client Interview:

 This interview will happen only if your resume is approved by our client.

If your interview is successful, the hiring team will further evaluate your resume, decide, and then receive a conditional job offer.

If your phone/virtual interview is not approved, LHR Americas will inform you.

4. Conditional Offer:

A successful interview may result in a conditional offer of employment.

Conditions for employment include but are not limited to medical examinations, and permission to secure a visa to work and reside in-country.

✅ Throughout all these stages, we will be with you through every stage of the hiring process