The senior scientist will advance the opportunities related to research in high recovery desalination and brine processing. The position will focus on water R&D and innovation and on identifying, negotiating, and implementing leading-edge technologies in NEOM. She/he will be a catalyst for technology/chemical product development and implementation.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Identification, Negotiation, and Integration of Leading Edge Technologies mainly in high recover membrane desalination and brine processing (“Seawater Mining”)
- Implementation of new technology into NEOM Water system in collaboration with other water departments
- Designing, proposing, implementing, reviewing, and correcting plans to ensure company goals are achieved
- Work with R&D team and water supply team in Research Projects
- Work in Collaboration with brine complex teams and Universities to bring Leading edge technology into the designs of the Process.
- Optimize production processes with academic/industrial partners, conduct research, and find ways to increase efficiency and quality
- Attract KSA, GCC, and Global players/R&D institutes to new technologies
- Help to deliver high-quality, innovative project solutions that provide real value to NEOM
- Play a real part in the NEOM strategic planning and direction around new technologies
- Assist in the development of technologies utilizing byproducts from the traditional water production approaches and look to develop circular economy approaches with reuse
- Collaboration within NEOM between all related departments and Government organizations
- Collaboration between all departments in Water
- Collaboration with the Energy supply department
Education & Experience
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering
- Water-related qualification
- Industry-specific knowledge may be required
- Strong understanding of chemistry, mathematics, and engineering principles
- Exceptional problem solving, verbal and written communication, presentation, and project management skills
- 8-10 years of experience in water or similar fields
- Global Water related experience
- R&D
- Research and Development in industrial departments
- Strong scientific background with publications or patents