Middle East Combustion Engineering Manager

Koch Engineered Solutions / John Zink is seeking a Middle East Combustion Engineering Manager to lead and grow in our Combustion business for our regional clients in the Middle East. We specialize in innovative technical and service solutions that for industrial value chains. The KES Combustion business (John Zink) provides uniquely engineered solutions for Process Heating, Power Burners, Flare Systems, Thermal Oxidizer Systems, Flare Gas Recovery Systems, Vapor Recovery Systems, and Vapor Combustion Systems

The role will report to the Director of Combustion Engineering & Technology. 

Our Team 

We are a principled based company that relies heavily on teamwork and ingenuity. We pride ourselves on being the partner of choice for our internal and external customers. 

What You Will Do 

• Koch Principle Based Management: Apply Koch’s Principle Based Management Values in all activities and act as a Culture Role Model for the regional/local company culture. 

• Manage Regional Demand: Oversee regional demand for engineering capabilities and ensure alignment with supply provided by our global engineering team (India, Europe, Asia Pacific, USA). 

• Collaboration: Work closely with Commercial/Service teams and customers to leverage our engineering capabilities, fostering long-term, mutually beneficial relationships and projects. 

• Capability Development: Develop regional combustion engineering capabilities that meet company goals. 

• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide subject matter expertise (SME) for combustion systems or burner design-related queries and coordinate with internal stakeholders to develop best-in-class capabilities. 

• Training Programs: Contribute to and collaborate on the development of training programs (site and classroom) and participate in regional events such as MEPEC, IKTVA, ADIPEC, etc. 

• Customer Relations: Build a culture of trust with customers and internal departments by cultivating relationships through effective interactions and timely responses. 

• Technical Relationships: Develop and maintain technical relationships with the technical departments of key accounts/sites in the region (e.g., Aramco, Sabic) and connect them to our engineering initiatives and opportunities. 
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Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) 

• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with a multidisciplinary, multinational engineering team. 

• Engineering Background: Chemical or Mechanical Engineering background with experience in the refining/petrochemical industry. 

• Industry Standards: Familiarity and experience with industry standards related to combustion equipment (e.g., API, ISO, NFPA) and their application. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effective verbal, written, and presentation communication across a wide range of internal and external customers – including Management, Commercial, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project & Site Management. 

• Design/Engineering Experience: Significant engineering experience in the Oil & Gas and Petrochemical industry.  

• Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

 

What Will Put You Ahead 

• Combustion Product Knowledge: Design experience with combustion equipment – including flare systems, thermal oxidizers, or burners (process, boiler, incinerator). 

• Local Experience: Proven experience working with Aramco, Sabic, ADNOC, and other regional companies. 

• Adaptability: Ability to work in unusual working conditions. 

• Travel: Willingness to travel extensively within the Middle East and occasionally on a worldwide basis. 

 

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 

As a Koch company, Koch Engineered Solutions specializes in process and pollution control equipment and digital technologies to help industries reduce emissions, save energy and get the most from their resources. From pollution control to advanced filtration, We’re focused on providing customers with products and solutions to help them optimize, transform and succeed. Industries we serve include refineries, chemicals, municipalities, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and dairy, utilities and automotive. 

The Equipment, Technology and Services group of KES serves customers with innovative, engineered-to-order solutions, supplying equipment for applications in various markets with a focus on the refining and petrochemical Industry. John Zink specializes in Combustion technologies that include Burners, Flares, Thermal Oxidizers, Boiler Burners and Vapor Recovery Systems.  

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. 

 

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