Summary

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 in identifying, negotiating, and implementing leading edge technologies in NEOM. She/he will be a catalyst for technology/chemical products 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 team and Universities to bring Leading edge technology into the designs of the Process.
• Optimize production processes with academic/industrial partners, conducting research, and finding ways to increase efficiency and quality
• Attract KSA, GCC and Global players/R&D institutes for 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 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 organisations
• Collaboration between all departments in Water
• Collaboration with Energy supply department

Education & Experience

• PhD 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