Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals

3c78b189ec

Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands | Delfzijl, Groningen, Netherlands | Terneuzen, Zeeland, Netherlands | Geleen, Limburg, Netherlands

Posted Jan 7, 2026

Full-time
Mining, Renewables & Petrochemical

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# Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals > Hire · Sittard, Netherlands (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-07 **Salary:** EUR 70,000–120,000 **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 Netherlands. 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, procedures, operating envelopes, MOC) - Strengthen asset reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown/turnaround planning, and integrity programmes - Ensure compliance with Dutch health and 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 for 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; maintain 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 - 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 industrial safety and major hazard expectations (Seveso/BRZO context, Permit to Work, isolations/LOTO, contractor management, process safety practices 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 - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives - Professional English proficiency required; Dutch is an advantage for some roles and sites - Willingness to work onsite in an industrial environment; some roles may include on-call duties, 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/3C78B189EC/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)