Operation Superintendent – 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 Operation Superintendent 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.

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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 Arabic and 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.

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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