Mid-Senior Petrochemical Professionals
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Engineering
Operations Manager, Chemical Engineer, Process Engineer, Quality Engineering
Petrochemical Professional Opportunity
Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organisations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals to support refinery, chemical, and downstream manufacturing operations across Germany. This is a multi-role opportunity covering several functions within the sector, including plant operations, process and project engineering, reliability and maintenance, HSE and process safety, quality and laboratory functions, supply chain, and commercial/technical services. These roles are designed for mid- to senior-level professionals and provide a clear pathway toward senior leadership positions such as Operations/Production Manager, Engineering Manager, Reliability Lead, HSE/Process Safety Manager, and broader site leadership roles.
Key Responsibilities- Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units
- Drive process optimisation, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives
- Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover
- Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC)
- Strengthen asset reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown/turnaround planning, and integrity programmes
- Ensure compliance with German occupational safety requirements and site HSE management systems, including major hazard controls where applicable
- Lead and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP/LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closure
- Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit-to-Work, isolations/LOTO, method statements and risk assessments)
- Monitor and improve KPIs across safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site objectives
- Support internal and external audits and inspections; implement continuous improvement programmes
- Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support
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