Section Head, Pipe Job

An exciting opportunity is available for Section Head, Pipe Based in Jubail and will report directly to GM, Application & Technical Support.

 Job Summary:

                 Responsible for the planning and oversight of Research and Development tasks and related activities and the day-to-day management of identified staff and resources in the field of plastic pipe (mainly HDPE pipe) and it’s processes/material.

          Qualification and Requirements:.

• Bachelors/Master/PhD Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics,
• Material/Polymer Science or a relevant discipline.
• 8-10 years’ experience with Degree or 6-8 years’ experience with Masters or 4-6 years’ experience with PhD

Position Responsibilities:

1. Brings thought leadership in plastic pipe (mainly HDPE Pipe) and it’s material/processes to guide the planning, development, coordination, and directing of projects of major scope and importance.
2. Leads team by providing guidance to complex problems related plastic pipe developmental technologies that impact current products and processes and/or address development issues for future products or technologies from development to manufacturing.
3. Serves as the technical lead for the plastic pipe in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles, and processes for an assigned area of responsibility.
4. Gains early insights to advanced technological developments and research by liaising and managing relationships with value-adding partnership with external parties (R&D centers, think tanks, universities, etc.)
5. Gains recognition as an internal or external subject matter expert in the field of plastic pipe by demonstrating unique ability to innovate, bring unique features and/or characteristics to products and/or processes; and troubleshoot complex problems and serves as an advisor to other scientists in the field.
6. Develops, promote, and implement complex and/or significant technology changes in the field of plastic pipe to the team.
7. Plays a significant role in the preparation of reports, papers, presentations, new proposals. Presents papers at technical meetings.
8. Participates in the recruitment, training, coaching and performance management of designated employees.
9. Ensures delivery of planned tasks and activities, taking decisions on problems and methodology and resourcing issues.
10. Ensures compliance to company and regulatory policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Product and Process Material Testing
• Industry, Market and Product Knowledge
• Product Line Awareness
• R&D Project Management
• Research Analysis
• Six Sigma & Design for Experiments
• Managing Performance
• Product Development Life Cycle
• Managing Resources
• Managing People
• Data Gathering, Analysis & Reporting
• Synthesis & Processing
• Critical Thinking and Decision Making
• Laboratory Practice & Reporting
• Product Stewardship