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ABDULMALIK AL-TURKI

ABDULMALIK AL-TURKI

Yanbu

Summary

Resourceful and adaptable Director with 22 years of experience in financial oversight, operations, engineering, and process improvements. Team-oriented leader with expertise in employee engagement, customer relationship management, time management, conflict resolution and cost reduction. Customer-focused in managing accounts and maintaining strong business relationships. Seeking to leverage background in operational leadership to fulfil role with exceptional organisation.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Refinery Director

Saudi Aramco
Yanbu
01.2024 - 08.2025
  • Provided strategic leadership and oversight to refinery planning, operations, engineering, maintenance, and daily performance. This leadership enabled the department to win Saudi Aramco 2024 CEO Excellence Award for implementing AI-enhanced Real Time Optimizer (RTO) digital solution as first refinery in Middle East

Refinery Operations Manager

Saudi Aramco
Yanbu
01.2022 - 01.2024
  • Led refinery operations and performance optimization, driving efficiency by 15%, and achieving 95% stakeholder satisfaction across all business streams.

Assistant to VP of Refining & NGL Fractionation

Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Supported executive decision-making and strategy execution across refining portfolio, translating corporate goals into operational excellence, resulting in 20% increase in production efficiency and 15% reduction in operational costs.

Integration Mergers & Acquisitions (SABIC) Team Lead

Saudi Aramco
Dhahran
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • Spearheaded integration efforts during Aramco’s SABIC acquisition, aligning financial, operational, and cultural priorities, resulting in 25% increase in operational synergy and $100 million in annual cost savings.

Refinery Operations Manager

Saudi Aramco
Jazan
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Managed cross-cultural operations abroad, fostering collaboration and enhancing refinery best practices globally, resulting in 30% improvement in operational efficiency and 15% reduction in turnaround time.

Refinery Engineering Manager

Saudi Aramco
Jeddah
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Directed engineering teams in Jeddah refinery, advancing plant performance and developing young engineers through structured mentorship.

Refinery Operation Engineering Head

Saudi Aramco
Riyadh
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Led a high-performing team responsible for overseeing refinery operations, engineering process studies, turnaround planning, and environmental and energy management initiatives. Managed both short and long-term strategic plans for operational efficiency and safety.

Planning Lead

Motiva Inc.
Port Arthur, USA
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Directed the preparation of comprehensive business, yearly, and monthly plans while managing inventory and feedstock selection to optimize refinery production. Partnered with senior leadership to drive long-term growth strategies.

Planning, Training & Support Services Head

Saudi Aramco
Riyadh
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • Led multiple business units (planning, training, safety, and support services), managing department budgets, manpower development, and safe work environments.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Focus on Marketing & Strategy

King Saud University (KSU)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
01.1998 - 01.2003

Executive Programs - Stanford Executive Program

Stanford University, London Business School, HEC Paris

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Decision-making
  • Financial literacy
  • Leadership skills
  • Mergers and acquisitions strategy
  • Employee management
  • Operations oversight
  • Business planning
  • Negotiation skills
  • Change implementation strategies
  • Profit and loss analysis

Accomplishments

  • Achieved $364 Million in financial improvement through Operational Optimization and Innovation, Led a series of strategic initiatives across multiple refinery units, identifying process inefficiencies and driving the implementation of optimization strategies. Accordingly, I successfully delivered $364 million in cost savings and additional revenues, significantly enhancing the company's bottom line.
  • Successfully Managed and Delivered High-Impact Strategic Planning Initiatives in International Settings, While working at Motiva Inc., I successfully managed and executed strategic business planning initiatives across multiple functions, including feedstock selection, inventory management, and long-term production scheduling. These efforts directly contributed to an 8% increase in production throughput, and solidified the company's position in the market.

Timeline

Refinery Director

Saudi Aramco
01.2024 - 08.2025

Refinery Operations Manager

Saudi Aramco
01.2022 - 01.2024

Assistant to VP of Refining & NGL Fractionation

Saudi Aramco
01.2020 - 01.2022

Integration Mergers & Acquisitions (SABIC) Team Lead

Saudi Aramco
01.2019 - 01.2020

Refinery Operations Manager

Saudi Aramco
01.2018 - 01.2019

Refinery Engineering Manager

Saudi Aramco
01.2016 - 01.2017

Refinery Operation Engineering Head

Saudi Aramco
01.2013 - 01.2016

Planning Lead

Motiva Inc.
01.2012 - 01.2013

Planning, Training & Support Services Head

Saudi Aramco
01.2011 - 01.2012

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Focus on Marketing & Strategy

King Saud University (KSU)
01.2005 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering

King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals (KFUPM)
01.1998 - 01.2003

Executive Programs - Stanford Executive Program

Stanford University, London Business School, HEC Paris
ABDULMALIK AL-TURKI