Lead Process Engineer Central - Aromatic Units

Project overview

We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Process Engineer Central - Aromatic Units role. This position is based in Sohar, Oman.

For further information about this position please apply.

Minimum requirements

Experience in Aromatic Units (Aromizer Plant, Naphtha Hydrotreater, Morphylane Unit, XyMax Unit, Eluxyl plant, etc.) are preferred.

15+ years of relevant experience in similar role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position.

Experience in feasibility study, FED study and EPC project.

Experience in process optimization projects, energy optimization projects.

Experience in chemical, catalyst and study tender technical evaluations and scope of work preparation.

Engineer role within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry.

Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.

Expertise in Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.

Knowledge in software applications like Petrosim, Hysys, PI and LIMS etc.

Expertise in Refinery operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment).

Knowledge in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)

Knowledge of DCS systems

Good knowledge and expertise of SAP.

Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel, etc.

Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.

Experience in Asset Master Data governance.

Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.

Expertise for budgeting and cost control.

Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.

Lead the feasibility study, Process optimization study, energy optimization study, FEED study and support to EPC project.

Lead the Engineering processes and procedures implementation to assure that the team completes the technical assessments, recommendations, tasks and activities as per objectives and ensures that the technical support requirements for all the Maintenance and operations assets are performed in a timely manner in order to minimise the down time.

Cooperates on contract management, interacting with the Vendors/ OEM management, coordination with Engineering/ TSD/ Inspection, FATs & SATs support, RCM Management, HAZOP, and other departments,

Provides input into the assigned budget for the department and advises on red flag budget over spend.

Identifies and execute opportunities to optimize operations within and across process units or equipment.

Supervises and verify design work performed by internal/ external engineering resources, which results in process optimization.

Prepare data for Heat and Material Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, designs minor plant modifications and follows through to the project completion.

Review details of the refinery turn around process scope of work.

Analyses the documentation related to Scope of Work for MOC (Management of Change) requests raised for process improvement.

Performs Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and proposes corrective actions for performance improvement.

Participates in HAZOP studies for any modification of existing facilities/plants.

Technical

Computer literacy including MS Office

Business applications (PI, LIMS, SAP, PetroSim, hysys, etc.)

Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings

Supporting and delivering right technical solutions to the plant and to provide swift support as needed.

Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries

Business understanding of HC (hydrocarbons) marketing and their movements

Understanding of LP optimization

Understanding of downstream petroleum business financials

BPM (business process management) methodology and tools

Knowledge of petrochemical SOP interpretation

Qualification

Minimum qualification required is bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or equivalent

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Project details

• Start: flexible
• Location: Oman, OM