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<div><strong style="font-size: 13px;">What You Will Do</strong></div><div><div><div><div><div> <div> <ul> <li>Develop and activate a focused Middle East marketing plan aligned with regional business priorities and global marketing direction.</li> <li>Participate in commercial planning discussions to understand customer objectives, key influencers, market dynamics and upcoming opportunities.</li> <li>Turn commercial and customer insights into clear marketing briefs and programmes that build reputation, visibility, preference and differentiation.</li> <li>Partner with the global marketing team to develop strategies, messaging and content, adapting assets for regional relevance while maintaining brand integrity.</li> <li>Plan and deliver account-centred marketing activities, including executive engagements, technical seminars, customer workshops, targeted campaigns, speaking opportunities and sales enablement materials.</li> <li>Direct agencies and vendors supporting events, creative production, content adaptation, localisation, paid media, digital activation and logistics.</li> <li>Build relationships with relevant internal and external stakeholders and maintain close connections with regional commercial teams and priority customers.</li> <li>Use qualitative and quantitative insights to measure programme effectiveness, improve future activities and keep resources focused on the highest-value opportunities.</li> <li>Partner with the regional marketer based in Europe to provide cohesive marketing planning and execution for the EMEA business.</li> <li>Operate as part of the global marketing team, sharing regional insights and leveraging capabilities across the team to deliver expected outcomes.</li> </ul> </div> <p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p> <p> <strong>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)</strong> </p> <div> <ul> <li>Ability to develop marketing plans with clear priorities, actions and measures of success.</li> <li>Ability to turn business priorities, customer insights and market understanding into practical marketing programmes and deliverables.</li> <li>Exposure to working closely with commercial, technical, product, leadership and other cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple initiatives and move work from idea to action with limited day-to-day direction.</li> <li>Exposure to working with third-party creative agencies, vendors and freelancers.</li> </ul> <div> <br> </div> </div> <p> <strong>What Will Put You Ahead</strong> </p> <div> <ul> <li>Exposure to B2B marketing within industrial, refining, petrochemical, energy, oil &amp; gas or similarly complex environments.</li> <li>Knowledge of account-based, segment, field and product marketing approaches.</li> <li>Ability to develop customer programmes involving executive engagement, technical content, events, targeted campaigns and sales enablement.</li> <li>Knowledge of regional customer and market dynamics and the ability to translate these into relevant marketing activities.</li> </ul> <div> <br> </div> </div> <p> <em>At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.</em> </p> <p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p> <p> <strong>Who We Are</strong> </p> <p>At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.</p> <p>Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.<br> <br>#LI-MM2</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

<p> <strong>Your Job</strong> </p> As a Commercial Sales Manager - Combustion Construction &amp; Technical Services, you will play a key role in expanding the KSPS and John Zink service business across the Middle East. You will build strong customer relationships, identify opportunities to create value, and collaborate with internal teams to develop solutions that help customers improve reliability, performance, and operational success. This role combines commercial leadership, market insight, and technical understanding to support business growth and customer outcomes. <br> <p> <strong>Our Team</strong> </p> Koch Specialty Plant Services (KSPS), supported by John Zink, partners with customers across the refining, petrochemical, chemical, power, and industrial sectors. Our team works closely with customers throughout the full lifecycle of combustion equipment, delivering construction, technical, and field service solutions that help maximize performance, safety, and reliability. <br> <p> <strong>What You Will Do</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Build trusted relationships with customers, industry partners, and key stakeholders to understand challenges and identify opportunities to create mutual value.</li> <li>Develop and execute growth strategies that expand combustion construction and technical service offerings throughout the Middle East.</li> <li>Collaborate with commercial, engineering, applications, and operations teams to align solutions with customer needs and business objectives.</li> <li>Identify opportunities within installed equipment bases and project pipelines to deliver service solutions that improve customer performance and reliability.</li> <li>Shape and advance customer opportunities through direct engagement, site visits, and consultative discussions.</li> <li>Promote the value of KSPS and John Zink construction and technical service capabilities internally and externally.</li> <li>Lead the development, qualification, and management of a robust services opportunity pipeline.</li> <li>Support proposal development and commercial strategy to deliver solutions that meet customer requirements and business goals.</li> <li>Lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations while ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer expectations.</li> <li>Develop market intelligence, customer insights, and strategic relationships that support long-term growth initiatives.</li> <li>Drive the effective use of Salesforce and other business tools to maintain opportunity visibility, customer engagement plans, and growth strategies.</li> <li>Support regional expansion efforts by identifying and developing opportunities that strengthen KSPS and John Zink's presence across the Middle East.</li> </ul> <p> <strong> <br> </strong> </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> <strong>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of industrial operations within refining, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, or related process industries.</li> <li>Ability to build collaborative relationships with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Exposure to commercial activities such as business development, opportunity management, customer engagement, or solution selling.</li> <li>knowledge related to mechanical systems, instrumentation and controls, combustion equipment, or industrial services.</li> <li>Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and commercial audiences.</li> <li>Capability to travel and engage directly with customers and project sites across the region.</li> <li>Ability to use CRM tools and business systems to manage customer interactions, opportunities, and business plans.</li> </ul> <br> <p> <strong>What Will Put You Ahead</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Knowledge of instrumentation and control systems.</li> <li>Understanding of combustion technologies, burner systems, flares, thermal oxidizers, or related industrial equipment.</li> <li>Exposure to construction, turnaround, maintenance, or field service activities within industrial facilities.</li> <li>Ability to evaluate market trends and translate customer challenges into service solutions.</li> </ul> <br>

<p><b>What You Will Do</b></p><p><br></p><p>Ensure material availability aligns with project schedules and operational requirements.</p><p>Manage material planning activities by reviewing project requirements, BOMs, drawings, and inventory levels.</p><p>Maintain accurate inventory records, material master data, and transaction integrity within the ERP system.</p><p>Monitor material utilization, identify shortages, and drive actions to minimize project risks and material waste.</p><p>Support efficient warehouse operations, including receiving, storage, issuance, material handling, and inventory control.</p><p>Promote inventory accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and continuous process improvements.</p><p>Partner with cross-functional teams to improve material flow, inventory visibility, and project readiness.</p><p>Optimize warehouse space utilization and material preservation practices.</p><p>Support a strong safety culture through adherence to HSE requirements and safe material handling practices.</p><p>Contribute to operational excellence by identifying opportunities for process improvement and inventory optimization.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><b>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)</b></p><p><br></p><p>Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.</p><p>Experience in material management, inventory control, or warehouse operations.</p><p>Experience using ERP systems for inventory management and material transactions.</p><p>Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), material take-offs, and engineering drawings.</p><p>Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and material planning activities.</p><p><br></p><p>What Will Put You Ahead</p><p>Experience within the Oil &amp; Gas, EPC, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.</p><p>Knowledge of piping materials, fittings, flanges, valves, structural steel, and related industrial materials.</p><p>Experience supporting project-based environments with material planning and project allocation activities.</p><p>Familiarity with inventory optimization, warehouse layout improvements, and storage efficiency initiatives.</p><p>Strong understanding of material traceability and preservation requirements.</p><p>Experience participating in inventory audits, cycle counting programs, and continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. Experience in material management, inventory control, or warehouse operations. Experience using ERP systems for inventory management and material transactions. Ability to read and interpret bills of materials (BOMs), material take-offs, and engineering drawings. Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory control processes, and material planning activities.</p>

<p>Lead the design and optimization of coating processes for current and upcoming product projects. of the global development team Serve as an integral member of the global development team, contributing to new thin film process technology, product launches, product transfers and process improvement initiatives Lead an operational team in a safe and efficient manner and take ownership of vision advancement, safety, quality, and productivity. Provide process engineering support to plant operations, driving improvements in quality, performance, and throughput of vacuum coating systems. Seeking opportunities to learn from the market and bring outside perceptions, the best practices and opportunities that will improve Guardian s process technology capability Advance/deepen the underlying knowledge of our products and production processes technologies Clearly present and communicate ideas, concepts, and plans across multiple levels thought the region Stay up to date with industry trends, learnings and innovations to advance the business strategy</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical discipline. Experience in Optical Thin Film technologies and vacuum coating sputtering process for solar, semiconductor and/or architectural coated glass industries. Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex technical projects by analyzing challenges, identifying root causes, and implementing effective corrective actions. Proven expertise in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Six Sigma, and Lean principles, with a track record of driving continuous improvement initiatives. Experience leading and motivating high-performing team.</p>

<p>As a Hot End Manager, you will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction for the safe and efficient operation of the Float Line Hot End, including ECS, Batch House, Furnace, Tin Bath, Lehr, Float Quality and Laboratory operations. You will be responsible for creating value through operational excellence, process optimization, team development, and reliability improvements while supporting Guardian's vision of becoming the preferred partner for our customers. In this role, you will leverage your knowledge and experience to improve safety performance, product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and asset utilization while developing capabilities within the organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities, remove barriers, and drive continuous improvement across the float manufacturing process.</p><h4>Our Team</h4><p>Guardian Glass is a global leader in float and fabricated glass products. Our Float Operations Team is focused on creating value by safely producing high-quality glass while continuously improving our processes, capabilities, and competitive position. We are a principle-based company that relies on teamwork, innovation, ownership, and challenge processes to continuously improve our business.</p><h4>What You Will Do</h4><ul><li>Provide leadership and direction for all Hot End operations including ECS, Batch House, Furnace, Tin Bath, Lehr, Float Quality and Laboratory.</li><li>Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with environmental, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Lead and develop supervisors, engineers, and operators through coaching, mentoring, and capability building.</li><li>Champion operational excellence through process optimization, standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.</li><li>Monitor and improve key performance indicators including safety, quality, throughput, yield, energy consumption, and cost.</li><li>Develop and implement strategies to improve furnace performance, forming stability, equipment reliability, and operational discipline.</li><li>Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for process deviations, quality incidents, equipment failures, and operational upsets.</li><li>Partner with Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to achieve site and business objectives.</li><li>Support capital projects, technology implementation, process upgrades, and operational readiness activities.</li><li>Utilize risk-based thinking and participate in Management of Change (MOC), Process Hazard Analysis (PHA), FMEA, and other risk assessment activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to create value through productivity improvements, waste reduction, energy optimization, and asset effectiveness.</li><li>Develop succession plans and build organizational capability to support future business needs.</li><li>Drive decision-making using data analysis.</li><li>Travel may be required for training, benchmarking, startup support, technical reviews, vendor visits, and participation in Guardian or Koch manufacturing networks.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h4>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)</h4><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.</li><li>Experience leading manufacturing operations in a continuous process industry.</li><li>Experience leading and developing supervisors, engineers, and frontline operations personnel.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.</li><li>Strong knowledge of float manufacturing processes, process control systems, and operational excellence principles.</li><li>Proven problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.</li><li>Strong communication, collaboration, and influencing capabilities.</li></ul><h4>What Will Put You Ahead</h4><ul><li>Experience in float glass manufacturing.</li><li>Experience managing Furnace, Tin Bath, Lehr, or Batch House operations.</li><li>Knowledge of glass melting, combustion systems, glass forming, refractory management, and thermal process optimization.</li><li>Experience leading furnace campaigns, major repairs, rebuilds, or cold repair projects.</li><li>Experience managing departmental budgets and capital projects.</li><li>Track record of creating measurable value through operational improvements, yield enhancement, quality improvements, and energy reduction initiatives.</li></ul>

<p>Lead Warehouse &amp; Shipping operations during the assigned shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of daily activities. Foster a culture where safety is the top priority by identifying risks, addressing unsafe conditions, and ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental requirements. Monitor and assess workplace hazards and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment. Ensure Warehouse and Shipping areas remain organized, maintained, and compliant with established procedures and standards. Supervise, coach, and develop Warehouse and Shipping team members to improve capability, accountability, and overall performance. Provide training on safe glass handling practices, operating procedures, and work standards. Drive employee engagement by motivating and encouraging team members to achieve department objectives and key performance indicators. Ensure all tools, equipment, and work processes are safe and fit for use. Manage warehouse storage locations and maintain product location accuracy. Monitor inventory levels and warehouse supplies to ensure material availability and operational continuity. Conduct pre-shift inspections and ensure timely resolution of identified issues. Support the achievement of shipping targets through effective resource planning and execution. Monitor employee performance, provide timely feedback, and support development through coaching and training. Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills to address operational challenges and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Logistics, and Maintenance teams to improve operational performance and customer satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Experience leading frontline teams in a manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, or industrial environment. Proven leadership and supervisory skills. Experience coaching, developing, and supporting employee performance. Knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory management, and shipping processes. Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills. Ability to prioritize work, manage competing priorities, and make sound decisions in a dynamic environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems. Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.</p>

<p>Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is seeking an Electrician / Electrical Technician to support the construction department by maintaining, repairing, testing, and preparing electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment used across projects and site operations.</p><p>The role will support the KES Construction team, which delivers One-Source Solution projects covering design, fabrication, and installation for industrial customers. The team supports equipment installation and maintenance across refinery, petrochemical, power station, and heavy industrial facilities in the region.</p><p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain, repair, calibrate, test, and troubleshoot electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment used in project and site operations.</li><li>Prepare, organize, sort, pack, and coordinate equipment, cables, machines, and tools to ensure readiness for site execution.</li><li>Inspect equipment to identify faults, defects, errors, or maintenance requirements and support reliable equipment performance.</li><li>Provide onsite maintenance support during plant shutdowns, primarily at refineries and power stations.</li><li>Plan, organize, and prioritize work based on project requirements while maintaining accurate records.</li><li>Build constructive working relationships with colleagues and project teams to support safe and reliable execution.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, testing, and repair practices.</li><li>Electrical qualification or certification relevant to the role.</li><li>Exposure to the use of hand tools, power tools, multimeters, and related maintenance equipment.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form.</li><li>Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements and safe working practices.</li><li>Competent soldering skills.</li><li>Exposure to maintaining and troubleshooting welding equipment, plasma machines, power distribution boards, grinders, cutting machines, air compressors, and electronic cables.</li><li>Knowledge of equipment maintenance activities within refinery, power generation, or industrial environments.</li><li>Exposure to supporting turnaround, shutdown, and project-site activities.</li></ul>

<p>The Customs Manager will lead and coordinate customs and trade compliance activities across the Africa and Middle East region. The role is responsible for ensuring compliant, efficient and cost-effective import and export operations while minimizing customs risks, delays, penalties and additional costs. The Customs Manager will also supervise a customs team, ensuring effective task allocation, performance management, capability development and consistent execution across the region. The role will work closely with Logistics, Supply Chain, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Tax, Legal, local operations and external service providers.</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>What You Will Do</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with applicable customs, import, export and international trade regulations across the AME region.</li><li>Lead and supervise the customs team, setting priorities, allocating responsibilities and ensuring effective day-to-day execution.</li><li>Provide coaching, guidance and performance feedback to team members, supporting their professional development.</li><li>Ensure appropriate workload distribution, operational coverage and continuity within the customs function.</li><li>Coordinate and oversee customs clearance activities, acting as the main escalation point for delays, inspections, disputes and complex customs matters.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy of customs declarations, tariff classifications, customs valuation, country of origin and supporting documentation.</li><li>Monitor regulatory changes and translate new requirements into practical procedures and controls.</li><li>Develop, implement and maintain regional customs policies, standard operating procedures and compliance controls.</li><li>Manage relationships with customs brokers, freight forwarders, consultants and customs authorities.</li><li>Monitor service-provider performance, including clearance lead times, declaration accuracy, costs and compliance incidents.</li><li>Identify opportunities to optimize customs duties and costs through free trade agreements, duty exemptions, temporary admission, bonded warehousing and other customs regimes.</li><li>Support customs audits, inspections and investigations, ensuring that corrective actions are implemented on time.</li><li>Provide customs advice for new products, suppliers, customers, routes, contracts and business models.</li><li>Deliver customs training and guidance to Logistics, Supply Chain and other relevant teams.</li><li>Prepare regular reports on customs performance, risks, costs, penalties, audits and improvement initiatives.</li><li>Drive standardization, digitalization and continuous improvement of customs processes across the region.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in International Trade, Logistics, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>Strong experience in customs, international trade, import/export operations or trade compliance.</li><li>Previous experience in a senior customs or regional coordination role.</li><li>Strong knowledge of tariff classification, customs valuation, rules of origin, free trade agreements, customs documentation and special customs procedures.</li><li>Proven experience working with customs authorities, customs brokers, freight forwarders and logistics service providers.</li><li>Experience supporting customs audits, disputes, compliance reviews and corrective-action plans.</li><li>Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and stakeholder-management skills.</li><li>Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and matrix organization.</li><li>High level of integrity, accuracy, accountability and professional judgement.</li><li>Fluent written and spoken English. Arabic would be an advantage.</li><li>Experience with SAP, ERP systems or customs compliance tools would be beneficial.</li><li>Experience managing customs operations across multiple countries, preferably within Africa and the Middle East.</li><li>Availability to travel within the AME region when required.</li></ul>

<p><br></p><p><b>What You Will Do</b></p><p>Implement approved quality plans, ITPs, method statements, and procedures for mechanical and welding site activities. Inspect and witness incoming materials, fit-up, alignment, welding, erection, installation, pressure testing, reinstatement, and mechanical completion activities. Verify materials, components, consumables, MTCs, traceability, and preservation requirements. Review welding documentation including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, weld maps, repair logs, and consumable records. Ensure welding is performed by qualified welders using approved procedures and acceptance criteria. Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of piping, equipment, supports, and welded joints. Coordinate and witness NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, and PT, and review reports for compliance. Maintain inspection reports, punch lists, NCRs, corrective action records, and turnover dossiers. Monitor hydrotest, leak test, flushing, box-up, reinstatement, and mechanical completion readiness. Identify non-conforming work and follow corrective and preventive actions through closure. Coordinate inspections and resolve quality issues with clients, third parties, subcontractors, and internal teams. Support audits, quality awareness, and continuous improvement to reduce rework.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline. CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or AWS-CWI certifications or equivalent quality/welding inspection certifications. QA/QC experience in mechanical, piping, equipment installation, and welding inspection at industrial or Oil &amp; Gas sites. Knowledge of ASME, API, AWS, ISO, and client/project specifications for mechanical and welding works. Experience with ITPs, quality plans, WPS/PQR, welder qualifications, method statements, checklists, and turnover dossiers. Hands-on experience in visual/dimensional inspection, material verification, weld inspection, NDT coordination, pressure testing, and mechanical completion. Understanding of traceability, MTC review, consumable control, weld repair monitoring, calibration, and quality records. Ability to read isometrics, GA drawings, P&amp;IDs, fabrication drawings, weld maps, and specifications. Strong communication, reporting, and coordination skills with site teams, subcontractors, clients, and third parties. Willingness to work extensively at site, travel as required within Middle East, and support shutdowns, turnarounds, and fast-track construction activities.</p>

<p>Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) is seeking a Mechanical Fitter Multi Skilled to support the construction department by installing, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment and systems for project and shutdown work.</p><p>The role will support the KES Construction team, which delivers One-Source Solution projects from design and fabrication through professional installation. The team supports refinery, petrochemical, and heavy industrial customers across the region, working with equipment and solutions connected to John Zink and Koch-Glitsch products.</p><p><strong>What You Will Do</strong></p><ul><li>Interpret internals drawings, isometric drawings, weld maps, bills of materials, and piping-related documents to support accurate fabrication and installation.</li><li>Fabricate, assemble, secure, and install pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment according to specifications.</li><li>Support mechanical activities including equipment isolation, bolting, flange management, gasket selection, and piping-related work.</li><li>Operate and maintain tools and equipment required for fabrication, installation, and maintenance activities.</li><li>Support rigging, material handling, and preparation activities required for mechanical installations.</li><li>Assist welders, supervisors, and project teams to ensure safe and efficient project execution.</li><li>Apply technical knowledge related to valves, piping systems, fittings, and column internals used in the oil and gas industry.</li><li>Support the development and training of new fitters and helpers when required.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)</strong></p><ul><li>Knowledge of mechanical fitting activities within petroleum, chemical, oil and gas industries.</li><li>ITI qualification in Mechanical Fitter or a related mechanical trade.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, weld maps, and bills of materials.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with diverse teams.</li><li>Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet project requirements.</li></ul><p><strong>What Will Put You Ahead</strong></p><ul><li>Exposure to shutdown and turnaround activities involving column and tower internals.</li><li>Knowledge of supervisory or crew-leading activities within industrial construction environments.</li><li>Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.</li><li>Knowledge of industrial construction procedures, standards, and safe work practices.</li><li>Exposure to welding requirements, rigging activities, mechanical valves, piping schedules, flanges, gaskets, fittings, and column internals used within the oil and gas industry.</li></ul>

<p>Location(s) Al Jubail, Eastern Company Guardian Glass Career Field Operations &amp; Manufacturing Job Number PHONE_NUMBER Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn Your Job As a Reliability Coater Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for the maintenance and reliability of critical coating line assets, ensuring safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations. You will play a key role in maximising equipment availability, improving operational performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives that create value for the business, customers, and manufacturing operations. Our Team You will join a collaborative manufacturing team responsible for delivering operational excellence across coating operations. Working closely with Operations, Engineering, EHS, Quality, and Production teams, you will help drive reliability improvements, optimise asset performance, and support the site's long-term growth and strategic objectives. What You Will Do Lead the reliability and maintenance strategy for critical coating line assets to improve equipment availability and operational performance. Create value through proactive maintenance programmes, reliability initiatives, and data-driven decision making. Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency. Develop and mentor maintenance professionals while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and operational excellence. Drive root cause analysis and long-term corrective actions that reduce unplanned downtime and improve asset reliability. Lead shutdowns, turnarounds, and major maintenance activities to enable safe and effective execution of business priorities. Support capital projects, equipment upgrades, and commissioning activities that strengthen operational capability and future growth. Champion safety, environmental stewardship, and compliance while promoting a zero-incident mindset across the maintenance organisation. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results. #LI-MM2</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.</p><p>Experience leading maintenance and reliability activities within an industrial manufacturing environment.</p><p>Experience managing maintenance teams, contractors, and cross-functional stakeholders.</p><p>Experience developing and executing preventive and predictive maintenance programmes.</p><p>Experience utilising CMMS systems for maintenance planning, work management, and reporting.</p><p>Knowledge of reliability engineering principles, root cause analysis methodologies, and asset management practices.</p><p>Background supporting coating lines, metal processing, steel manufacturing, or continuous process operations.</p><p>Knowledge of motors and drives, PLC/DCS systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment.</p><p>Proficiency with SAP PM or other advanced CMMS platforms.</p><p>Demonstrated success leading shutdowns, turnarounds, and reliability improvement projects.</p><p>Success driving Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, or continuous improvement initiatives.</p><p>Track record of managing maintenance budgets and executing capital improvement projects.</p><p>Maintenance leadership experience within an industrial manufacturing environment.</p><p>Industrial maintenance expertise supporting reliability and asset performance objectives.</p>

<p>In this role, you will play a critical part in delivering engineered-to-order projects by transforming technical requirements into accurate cost estimates, executable production plans, and reliable delivery forecasts. You will help create value by improving planning accuracy, resource utilization, schedule performance, and operational efficiency while supporting safe, high-quality manufacturing execution.</p><p>Our Team</p><p>You will be part of a collaborative manufacturing and project execution team that supports engineered equipment projects from quotation through delivery. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, EHS, Finance, and Commercial teams, you will help drive operational excellence, customer value, and continuous improvement across the business.</p><p>What You Will Do</p><ul><li>Develop accurate estimates, labour forecasts, and execution strategies that support commercially sound project decisions</li><li>Build and maintain production plans that align materials, resources, capacity, and project priorities to achieve reliable delivery performance</li><li>Partner with cross-functional teams to identify risks, resolve constraints, and support successful project execution</li><li>Drive visibility and accountability through schedule forecasting, progress tracking, and proactive recovery planning</li><li>Support operational excellence by analysing estimate and schedule performance, capturing lessons learned, and improving future accuracy</li><li>Promote responsible stewardship by integrating safety, quality, and risk management considerations into planning activities</li><li>Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve manufacturing performance</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline</li><li>Experience in fabrication, engineered equipment, oil and gas, or project-driven manufacturing environments</li><li>Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, bills of materials, welding requirements, inspection requirements, and manufacturing routings</li><li>Knowledge of estimating methodologies, labour-hour forecasting, capacity planning, work breakdown structures, resource loading, and project scheduling principles</li><li>Proficiency with Primavera P6 and/or Microsoft Project, advanced Excel, and ERP/MRP systems</li><li>Strong analytical, organisational, communication, and coordination skills</li><li>Experience with pressure equipment, combustion systems, structural fabrication, piping, welding, machining, coating, assembly, or testing operations</li><li>Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, earned value management, and cost control practices</li><li>APICS, PMP, PMI-SP, AACE, Primavera, Lean Six Sigma, or similar professional certifications</li><li>Experience working within the Saudi industrial market and regulatory environment</li></ul>

<p>You will play a critical role in enabling safe, compliant, and efficient workforce mobility across Saudi Arabia and GCC. This role goes beyond administration by supporting better business decisions through effective coordination, risk awareness, and continuous improvement of mobility processes.</p><p>Our Team</p><p>You will join the International Services team, working closely with HR Operations, Compliance, Legal, Recruitment, manpower suppliers, government authorities, and business leaders across Saudi Arabia and the GCC to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient workforce mobility and resource deployment.</p><p>What You Will Do</p><ul><li>Manage end-to-end administration of temporary and contingent workforce across Saudi Arabia and GCC, including onboarding, deployment, transfers, extensions, and demobilisation.</li><li>Coordinate workforce mobility and deployment activities while balancing business priorities, cost, timing, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Manage visas, work permits, immigration processes, renewals, extensions, and cancellations.</li><li>Ensure workforce compliance with Saudi and GCC labour laws, immigration regulations, and company governance standards.</li><li>Administer Qiwa (Ajeer) processes, workforce registration, and Saudization-related requirements.</li><li>Partner with manpower suppliers and recruitment agencies to source, validate, and mobilise talent.</li><li>Support onboarding, assignment changes, workforce transitions, and offboarding activities.</li><li>Monitor workforce utilisation, allocation, and mobilisation efficiency to support operational needs.</li><li>Maintain accurate workforce, visa, supplier, and project data to support reporting and decision-making.</li><li>Identify compliance risks, process gaps, and improvement opportunities while supporting audits and governance requirements.</li><li>Provide workforce reporting, mobility insights, and recommendations to support workforce planning and business decisions.</li><li>Collaborate with HR Operations, Legal, Compliance, government authorities, and business stakeholders to ensure smooth and compliant workforce mobility.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Experience in Project based manpower operations, workforce administration, or mobility. Strong understanding of Saudi labor law, immigration processes, and Qiwa (Ajeer). Ability to evaluate options and make sound decisions balancing compliance, cost, and operational needs. Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills. High attention to detail with a strong compliance and risk-awareness mindset. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</p><p>Experience managing contingent and project-based workforce mobilisation. Strong decision-making skills with the ability to assess mobility options and business needs. Experience working with Qiwa, Ajeer, visas, and workforce compliance processes. A collaborative approach when working across functions and global teams. Ability to identify practical solutions while balancing compliance, risk, and operational priorities.</p>

<p>Location(s) Al Jubail, Eastern Company Guardian Glass Career Field Research &amp; Development/Sciences Job Number PHONE_NUMBER Apply now Share Email Facebook X LinkedIn Your Job Guardian in Middle East is strengthening Glass Technology and Development (GTD) capability in the region, we are searching for Senior Development Scientist/ Senior Research Engineer, to be based in the Middle East (Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia or Ras Al Khaimah, UAE) and focuses on developing new products and technologies. The selected candidate will work on innovations in large area sputter coating products and technologies for architectural glass application that reduce energy consumption, enhance building performance, and support sustainable design. Our Team The Research &amp; Development team is a global, collaborative group focused on innovation in glass coating technologies. The team works closely with multiple functions to develop and launch advanced solutions for the market. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, contribute to impactful projects, and grow within a dynamic and innovation-driven environment. What You Will Do Develop and launch new thin film technologies and products globally Create and manage development plans and align with all stakeholders Lead change management during new product or technology launches Share knowledge and build capabilities across teams Act as technical expert to support production teams and solve issues Identify external best practices and bring improvements to processes Apply structured development approach (e.g., stage gate methodology) Enhance technical understanding of products and processes Present ideas and plans clearly to different stakeholders Work in global, cross-functional and multicultural teams Collaborate closely with operations on product launch and transfer Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor s degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related field Experience in thin film technology (vacuum sputtering) Experience in experimentation and statistical analysis Previous experience leading scientists or technicians What Will Put You Ahead Master s or PhD in relevant field Experience in thin film technologies (especially magnetron sputtering) Knowledge of process improvement (stability, quality, yield, throughput) Experience with coating and characterization tools (e.g., Zeiss, RGA, plasma systems) Experience with QC lab equipment and coating testing methods Knowledge of failure analysis and process improvement methods (FMEA) Experience working on complex technical problems and solutions Understanding of structured product/process development frameworks Experience with thin film modeling and optical simulation tools At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy. Who We Are At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company. Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree or higher in Materials Science, Engineering, Physics or related field Experience in thin film technology (vacuum sputtering) Experience in experimentation and statistical analysis Previous experience leading scientists or technicians</p><p>Master s or PhD in relevant field Experience in thin film technologies (especially magnetron sputtering) Knowledge of process improvement (stability, quality, yield, throughput) Experience with coating and characterization tools (e.g., Zeiss, RGA, plasma systems) Experience with QC lab equipment and coating testing methods Knowledge of failure analysis and process improvement methods (FMEA) Experience working on complex technical problems and solutions Understanding of structured product/process development frameworks Experience with thin film modeling and optical simulation tools</p>