Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

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# Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals > Hire · Ludwigshafen, Germany (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-07 **Salary:** EUR 75,000–130,000 **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 Germany. 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 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 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 German occupational safety requirements and site HSE management systems, including major hazard controls where applicable - 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 objectives - Support internal and external audits and inspections; implement continuous improvement programmes - Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support ## Requirements - Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline (a Master’s degree is advantageous for some roles) - Typically 7–15+ years of experience in petrochemicals, refining, specialty chemicals, polymers, industrial gases, or comparable process manufacturing environments - Demonstrated experience in one or more functional tracks: operations leadership, process engineering, reliability/maintenance, rotating equipment, HSE/process safety, projects, quality/laboratory, or commercial/technical support - Working knowledge of high-hazard safety and process safety expectations (risk assessments, contractor management, management of change, Permit-to-Work systems; alignment with German and EU regulatory requirements where applicable) - Familiarity with common plant systems and tools such as CMMS/EAM (e.g., SAP/Maximo), process historians (e.g., PI System), and standard engineering documentation practices - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives - Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may involve on-call rotation, shift coverage, or travel depending on site needs ## 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/E193692125/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)