Chief Scientist

 Job Summary

• Provide technology support to  world scale Olefins and Aromatics plants with focus on identifying and implementing technology improvement projects for overall process optimization. Analyze key process trends and translate findings into actionable recommendations. Provide technical support and information to the team in statistical process data analysis, results interpretation, technology reports preparation, troubleshooting plant issues and developing innovative technical solutions based on in-depth Olefins and Aromatics technology knowledge and experience.

Job Purpose & Responsibilities

1. Apply robust scientific methodologies to analyze and interpret complex plant data, develop simulation, predictive modeling and analysis tools for resolving technical issues in plants.
2. Identifying, developing and implementing short, mid and long-term technology projects in Ethylene Crackers (Liquid/Gas/Mixed) for improving yield quench system and energy intensity.
3. Lead and manage Olefins and Aromatics plant troubleshooting efforts to ensure that accurate and effective technology solution is provided in a timely manner to address critical plant issues.
4. Conduct due diligence and feasibility studies on emerging technologies and advancements in Olefins and Aromatics. Prepare technology white paper to translate technical knowledge into relevant recommendations and guidance for senior management.
5. Generate new ideas and lead /assist in development of proof of concept to commercial scale.
6. Support manufacturing and performance group as SME in Process Benchmarking and Gap Closure Studies.
7. Support Olefins and Aromatics business in evaluation of large grassroots petrochemical complexes, capacity expansions / asset improvements, troubleshooting and strategic business initiatives.

Minimum Education/Experience Requirements

• Qualifications : Minimum Post Graduate Degree in Chemical Engineering            
• Experience:  Minimum 15 years of experience in Process Technologies for Olefins and Aromatics production from various feedstock (Ethane, Propane, Butane, Naphtha etc.,) including alternative technologies for steam crackers with focus on technology plant support through Process design and optimization, conceptual development, energy optimization, debottlenecking and process modeling.
• Job Specific Skills: Cracker Operations; Process Engineering; Chemical Technologies; Carbon Neutral; Project Management.