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🔹unit supervisor sulfur plant – integrated refinery & petrochemical operations
📍kingdom of saudi arabia | full-time | senior leadership appointment
lhr americas, an international executive search firm headquartered in katy, texas (usa), is leading a confidential executive search for a unit supervisor sulfur plant to oversee contractor operations at a globally recognized integrated refinery and petrochemical complex in saudi arabia.
this confidential process is personally led by carlos g. Lopez, managing director at lhr americas.
linkedin profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlos-guillermo-lopez-lhr/
we welcome applications from saudi nationals and/or experienced expatriates eligible to work in the kingdom who bring strong technical depth and leadership within complex refinery and petrochemical environments.
🌍 the industrial environment
this world-class integrated complex operates at the intersection of:
* refining (diesel, jet fuel, gasoline streams, naphtha)
* petrochemical feedstocks (ethylene, propylene)
* polymer production (polyethylene, polypropylene)
* high-value chemical intermediates serving global downstream industries
operational reliability, asset integrity, and safety performance are mission-critical.
are you an experienced refinery operations leader ready to take ownership of performance, reliability, and operational excellence in a major downstream environment?
we are supporting a leading industrial services organization operating inside a world-class integrated refinery complex in saudi arabia. We are seeking a technically solid and operationally disciplined operation superintendent to oversee refinery operations support and ensure alignment with safety, reliability, and profitability priorities.
this is a strategic, high-responsibility role within a performance-driven and safety-critical environment.
role overview
the operation superintendent will:
• ensure efficient and cost-effective refinery operations
• supervise daily operational activities in line with client standards
• maintain compliance with safety, environmental, and operational procedures
• drive operational performance, reliability, and process optimization
• support startup, shutdown, and ongoing operational execution
• lead and develop operation staff
• interface with client stakeholders to ensure operational alignment
this role requires strong operational discipline and hands-on refinery experience.
mandatory requirements
to be considered, candidates must meet the following criteria:
• minimum 12+ years of total experience, with at least 10 years in refinery operations
• minimum 5 years of direct experience in refinery operations, including sulfur handling systems
• bachelor’s degree in mechanical or industrial engineering
• minimum 7 years in managerial/supervisory positions
• strong understanding of petroleum operations and refinery process units
• fluent in english (oral and written)
• strong leadership and team supervision experience
professional certifications (pmp, six sigma, lean, etc.) are considered a plus.
what we are looking for
we are seeking professionals who demonstrate:
• strong operational troubleshooting capability
• ability to manage operational kpis and drive results
• experience supervising refinery operations teams
• strong safety mindset and regulatory compliance awareness
• structured decision-making and analytical thinking
• leadership presence and stakeholder coordination skills
this is not an epc project role. Direct refinery operations experience is mandatory.
🌟 why consider saudi arabia?
for expatriate professionals, this opportunity represents more than career growth — it offers participation in one of the most ambitious national transformations globally.
saudi arabia is a vibrant country with one of the most robust economies in the region, driven by its strategic vision 2030 transformation plan.
by joining this opportunity, you and your family will:
* live in a modern, multicultural environment
* experience major global sporting and cultural events taking place across the kingdom
* benefit from world-class residential communities and international infrastructure
* be located on the west coast near the red sea, in a strategic industrial region
* be within approximately two hours of jeddah, one of the most dynamic and cosmopolitan cities in the country
the kingdom today offers professional growth combined with an evolving lifestyle opportunity.
📅 selection process timeline
* process launch: march 3 - march 5
* preselected candidates presented to client: march 6
* following client review, shortlisted finalists will be invited to technical interviews
this is a structured and time-sensitive executive search process.
📌 application requirements
to be considered, candidates must:
* submit an updated resume (cv) in english
* complete and answer all questions in the application form
incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
🚀 ready to lead at the highest industrial standard?
if you combine deep maintenance expertise with executive leadership capability, this is your opportunity to step into a high-impact strategic role.
apply now and take the next step in your industrial leadership journey.
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