Polyolefins Technology Engineer

Description:

Location: Saudi Arabia
Industry: Petrochemical & Energy
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Seniority Level: Principal/Senior Engineering Role
A globally renowned energy and chemicals company, one of the most profitable organisations in the world and among the largest by market capitalisation, is seeking an experienced Polyolefins Technology Engineer to join its dynamic Downstream Process Engineering Division.
With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and global energy leadership, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to world-scale projects and transformative technologies in the polyolefins sector.
About the Company
This organisation is a major global player in hydrocarbon production and chemical manufacturing, recognised for having one of the lowest upstream carbon intensities in the industry. Headquartered in the Middle East with operations worldwide, the company combines long-term vision, cutting-edge research, and deep-rooted industry stewardship.
As a leader in the petrochemical space, the company is continually investing in technological development and infrastructure to maximise value creation for society and support sustainable energy transitions.
Position Overview
As a Polyolefins Technology Engineer, you will lead and support complex process modeling and simulation, technology evaluations, and capital project execution related to polyolefin operations. This is a pivotal role that involves advancing best practices, supporting R&D efforts, and mentoring junior talent in a world-class engineering environment.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct process simulations including energy/material balances, utility and catalyst requirements, effluent generation, and product specifications.
• Provide technical support across the lifecycle of capital projects—from feasibility through detailed design.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and propose innovative, technically sound process solutions.
• Benchmark operational performance and assess the commercial and technical viability of polyolefins technologies.
• Participate in technology selection and R&D programs focused on polyolefins.
• Act as a mentor and knowledge resource within the engineering community.
• Interface with R&D, technical services, and internal engineering teams to support strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum 20 years of experience in the petrochemical industry, including at least 7 years in polyolefins operations and technology .
• In-depth knowledge of polyolefins production technologies (HDPE, LDPE, LLDPE, PP) and processes (Gas Phase, Slurry Phase).
• Familiarity with catalyst systems and knowledge of various licensors of polyolefins technologies.
• Strong economic evaluation and project development skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and mentoring skills.

What’s on Offer

• Work on world-scale projects with significant capital and technical investment.
• Join a globally respected industry leader committed to environmental stewardship and energy sustainability.
• Competitive remuneration and exceptional professional development opportunities.
• Participate in one of the industry’s largest workforce education programs.

Apply Now If you’re a senior-level process engineer with deep expertise in polyolefins and are ready to take on a globally impactful role, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.