Chief Technology Officer

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Chief Technology Officer (CTO)with a strong Chemical Engineering background and over 25 years ofindustry experience in petrochemical and downstream processing projects. The CTO will lead the company’s technology strategy, engineering excellence,and project execution capabilities across complex, large-scale projects.

KeyResponsibilities

1.Technology Leadership

• Define and drive the company’s technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Lead innovation and adoption of advanced technologies in petrochemical processes and plant design.
• Provide technical authority on process engineering, design standards, and best practices.

2.Engineering Management

• Oversee Basic Engineering Design (BED) and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) activities.
• Ensure engineering quality, efficiency, and compliance with international standards.
• Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams across process, mechanical, piping, instrumentation, and electrical disciplines.

3.Project Execution Excellence

• Provide leadership across full project lifecycle execution (FEED, EPC, commissioning).
• Guide teams in delivering projects on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
• Act as technical advisor for complex engineering and execution challenges.

4.Project Leadership Experience

• Leverage prior experience as Project Engineer and Project Manager to strengthen execution frameworks.
• Mentor project teams and establish best practices in project planning, risk management, and delivery.

5.Petrochemical Expertise

• Provide deep technical oversight and guidance on projects including:
• Naphtha Cracker to Polyolefins
• PTA and PET
• Condensate Splitter and Aromatics
• EDC / VCM / PVC
• Acrylic Acid
• Oxo Alcohols
• Evaluate new technologies, licensors, and process improvements in these domains.

6.Stakeholder & Business Support

• Support business development with technical proposals, feasibility studies, and client presentations.
• Engage with clients, licensors, and partners at senior levels.
• Contribute to strategic decisions on investments, technology partnerships, and project selection.

Qualifications& Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering (Master’s or PhD preferred).
• Minimum 25 years of relevant experience in petrochemical / EPC / chemical industries.
• Extensive experience in:
• Basic and Detailed Engineering Design
• Project Engineering and Project Management roles
• Large-scale project execution (EPC / EPCM)
• Proven track record in delivering complex petrochemical projects.
• Strong leadership experience managing large, multidisciplinary teams.

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and leadership
• Deep technical expertise in petrochemical processes
• Strong project execution and delivery capability
• Stakeholder management and communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making at executive level

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working with international licensors and global EPC contractors
• Exposure to digitalization, optimization, and advanced process technologies
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen

Tell employers what skills you have

Extensive Work Experience
EPC
Project Execution and Control
Technical Direction
Technology Leadership
Thought Leadership
Team Leadership
Engineering Design
Systems Design
Lead Multidisciplinary Teams
Petrochemical
Project Management Professional
EPCM
Chemical Engineering
Technical Hiring