Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organisations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals
to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across Saudi Arabia. This is a multi-role opportunity covering several functions within the sector, including plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, HSE and process safety, quality and laboratory functions, supply chain, and commercial/technical services. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and offer a clear pathway toward senior leadership positions such as Operations/Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, HSE/Process Safety Manager, and broader site leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities
Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
Drive process optimisation, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover
Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC)
Strengthen asset reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown/turnaround planning, and integrity programmes
Ensure compliance with site HSE standards, process safety controls, and contractor management requirements in high-hazard environments
Lead and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP/LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closure
Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit-to-Work, isolations/LOTO, method statements and risk assessments)
Monitor and improve KPIs across safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance
Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site targets
Support audits and inspections; implement and sustain continuous improvement programmes
Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support