About the role
<p><strong>Hire Resolve is assisting petrochemical organisations in hiring experienced petrochemical professionals</strong> 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.</p><p></p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Lead safe, efficient plant operations across continuous and batch processes, utilities, and supporting units </li><li> Drive process optimisation, debottlenecking, yield improvement, energy efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives </li><li> Support or lead capital projects from scope definition through execution, commissioning, and handover </li><li> Maintain robust technical documentation and change control (P&IDs, SOPs, operating envelopes, MOC) </li><li> Strengthen asset reliability through preventive/predictive maintenance strategies, RCA, shutdown/turnaround planning, and integrity programmes </li><li> Ensure compliance with German occupational safety requirements and site HSE management systems, including major hazard controls where applicable </li><li> Lead and participate in risk assessments (HAZOP/LOPA), incident investigations, and corrective action closure </li><li> Manage contractors and safe systems of work (Permit-to-Work, isolations/LOTO, method statements and risk assessments) </li><li> Monitor and improve KPIs across safety, production, quality, reliability, and budget performance </li><li> Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Laboratory, Supply Chain, and external vendors to deliver site objectives </li><li> Support internal and external audits and inspections; implement continuous improvement programmes </li><li> Coach and develop teams through training, competency development, and leadership support</li></ul>