Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

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# Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals > Hire · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2025-12-23 **Salary:** unknown currency 300,000–600,000 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Mining, Renewables & Petrochemical ## Description **Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organisations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals** to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across the UAE. 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, supply chain, and commercial/technical services. These roles suit mid- to senior-level professionals and provide 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 programmes - Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover - Maintain technical and operational documentation (P&IDs, procedures, operating envelopes) and oversee management of change (MOC) - Improve asset reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, turnaround planning, and integrity programmes - Ensure compliance with site HSE standards, process safety controls, and contractor safety requirements - 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) - Track and improve KPIs across safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance - Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver operational targets - Support internal and external audits; maintain readiness for inspections and strengthen continuous improvement practices - Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and performance management support ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (relevant certifications are advantageous) - Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or similar process manufacturing environments - Experience in one or more functional tracks: operations leadership, process engineering, reliability/maintenance, rotating equipment, HSE/process safety, projects, quality, or commercial/technical support - Working knowledge of industrial safety and process safety expectations in high-hazard environments (HSE management systems, Permit-to-Work, isolations/LOTO, contractor management; local regulatory alignment as applicable to the site) - Familiarity with common plant systems and tools such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP/Maximo), process historians (e.g., PI System), and engineering documentation standards - Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills with the ability to work across multicultural teams - Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may involve shift coverage, on-call rotation, or travel depending on site requirements ## Benefits - Private Health Insurance - Pension Plan - Paid Time Off - Training & Development ## Apply [Apply at Hire ](https://apply.workable.com/hire-resolve-the-top-recruitment-agency/j/2920B33453/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)