Lead Scientist – Water Treatment

Air Products

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

Ref: SP063-03

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Position Summary

• The employee will be part of a technology team for Air Products new technology center in Dhahran Techno Valley (DTV) in Saudi Arabia.
• The employee will also be part of the Global Gasification Technology team supporting Air Products’ gasification business worldwide.
• This individual with be a global expert in water treatment processes supporting all of Air Products’ global businesses.
• Primary focus will be on optimizing existing and developing new water treatment processes to support residue gasification facilities.
• The job will require travel to operating sites

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental understanding and predictive models of water treatment processes in Air Products’ plants.
• Serve as a water treatment expert for the Air Products operating fleet and engineering design team.
• Collect and analyze operating data from the field, identify and fix problems, and optimize performance.
• Troubleshoot problems that occur in the operating fleet.
• Proactively identify new, cost effective water treatment options. Help design, install, and test experimental equipment to demonstrate performance. Lead projects to incorporate new technologies into the plants and future designs.
• Provide training to operating, engineering, and technology staff members involved in water treatment.
• Liaise with academic partners and research institutions to identify new water treatment technologies of interest
• Will also be responsible for report preparation and presentations, publications.

Competencies

Adaptability
• Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.

Building Customer Loyalty
• Effectively meeting customer needs; building productive customer relationships; taking responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Communication
• Clearly and succinctly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups in a variety of situations; communicating in a focused and compelling way that drives others’ thoughts and actions.
• Engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Continuous Improvement
• Originating action to improve existing conditions and processes; identifying improvement opportunities, generating ideas, and implementing solutions.

Continuous Learning
• Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

Contributing to Team Success
• Actively participating as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Initiating Action Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

Managing Work (Includes Time Management)
• Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently.

Work Standards
• Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

Working Conditions
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
• They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Air Products Values
• All Air Products divisions are committed to the effective use of the AP Values. It is important that all employees understand and utilize these values when performing the duties of his/her position.

Quality
• Quality encompasses all aspects of AP’s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

Requirements

Skills

• Job incumbent is expected to have good leadership skills, good engineering problem-solving skills, good interpersonal and communication skills, and enthusiasm about his/her mission.
• Capable of developing research strategies aligned with business and organizational goals
• Hands-on experience in the preparation and evaluation of new water treatment programs with regional customers and universities
• Able to mentor junior research team members and contribute to the overall development of the Technology Center and the Global Gasification Technology team
• Able to build collaborative relationships with regional Universities and Companies
• Ability to operate independently and as a part of a high-functioning team
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a necessity.

Education and Experience

• PhD degree in Chemical Engineering, Water Treatment or a related field or MS with 7+ years of experience.
• Previous R&D or work experience in water treatment processes (e.g., Desalination, Reverse Osmosis, conventional water treatments, membrane process, microfiltration, ultrafiltration, Demineralization, Waste Water Treatment, Potable Water, piloting & feasibility studies
• Extensive experience and focal expertise in Refinery or Gasification operations would be beneficial
• Experience and ability to work across multiple disciplines - project management, water quality, process optimization and support of large-scale advanced water treatment facility operations,
• Hands on experience in designing, operating, trouble shooting, and optimizing water treatment processes.
• Ability to supervise and train junior group members.
• Good writing and communication skills in English.
• Experience in preparation of progress reports and peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent oral and written English proficiency is a must. Fluency in Arabic language is a plus.

About the Company

Air Products touches the lives of consumers around the globe in positive ways every day. With approximately 16,000 employees and operations in 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries, including refining, chemical, metals, electronics, manufacturing, and food and beverage. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment and services.

Founded in 1940, Air Products has built a reputation for its innovative culture, operational excellence and commitment to safety and the environment. Our passionate, talented and committed employees from diverse backgrounds are driven by Air Products’ higher purpose to create innovative solutions that benefit the environment, enhance sustainability and address the challenges facing customers, communities and the world.

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