HIRING Process Engineer – Steam Cracker FOR SAUDI ARAMCO

 Process Engineer – Steam Cracker

Position Description:

We are seeking a Downstream Process Engineer with an experience in steam cracking (Olefins)

processes to join the Global Manufacturing Excellence organization under the Downstream Global

Manufacturing to support and oversee the performances of Saudi Aramco global manufacturing assets.

The primary role is to provide process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and

drive performance improvement programs for Olefins processes, including remote and field technical

advisory support, benchmarking, and Olefins technology knowledge management and exchange. Drive

the performance improvement programs which enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing cost,

and increase plant reliability.

Minimum Requirements:

A successful candidate will have:

 Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is

preferred.

 A minimum of 15 years of total refinery or petrochemical process units experience (process

engineering and operations) with at least 10 years’ experience in handling Olefins plants.

 Exposure to different Olefins process licensor technologies is a plus

Duties & Responsibilities:

You are expected to be able to perform the following:

 Review and monitor the performances of existing Olefins manufacturing facilities through key

performance indicators (KPIs) representing the process plant’s optimum operability,

profitability, reliability, and process safety. Issue quarterly Olefins performance benchmarking

reports highlighting the KPIs, analysis, and performance improvement recommendations.

 Monitor and support the facilities in implementing the recommendations and closing the gaps

identified in the quarterly performance benchmarking reports.

 Conduct benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops internally among Global

Manufacturing facilities (wholly-owned and affiliates) having Olefins process technologies.

 Provide on-demand remote and/or field technical advisory support to Global Manufacturing

facilities on matters concerning the operation of Olefins plants which may include but not

limited to process troubleshooting, start-up and shutdown activities, capacity test runs,

technology pilot testing, and process design improvements. Issue service report for every

support activity provided highlighting the facilities need, actions taken, results, and lessons

learned.

 In collaboration with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers, propose cost optimization or

process improvement initiatives focusing on ‘low-hanging fruits’ with no or minimal capital

investment required, through operational adjustment or design modification.

 Conduct internal assessments on Olefins process using Saudi Aramco engineering standard

references. Highlight any deviations or better standards applied by affiliates for endorsement to

facility management or Saudi Aramco Central Engineering.

 Act as the overall coordinator for cascading and driving Global Manufacturing and Corporate

programs to the Olefins operating facilities for execution and effective monitoring.

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 Participate in Business Plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for any capital

investments on assigned process units and support techno-economic evaluations.

 Be aware of technology developments in Olefins process plants. Perform evaluation and

approval of technology developments to Central Engineering and facilitate field deployment.

 Support arrangement and facilitation of technical knowledge exchange workshops with Olefins

process technology licensors and Global Manufacturing facilities.

 Provide in-house technical trainings to Global Manufacturing facilities when needed.

 Participate in hazard operability (HAZOP) and safety integrity level (SIL) studies as required by

Olefins unit operating facilities.

 Participate in incident investigation activities concerning Olefins process technologies as

required by operating facilities.