Process Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Downstream Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Fluid Catalytic Cracking (FCC) processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). OESD's technical team provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to Global Manufacturing operating facilities including refineries, NGL facilities, and petrochemical plants within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing FCC units, analyzing KPIs related to yield, operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
• Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Provide hands-on technical support in implementing performance improvement initiatives, demonstrating measurable results in closing identified gaps from quarterly benchmarking reports.
• Lead benchmarking and best practices exchange workshops among Global Manufacturing facilities (wholly-owned and affiliates), facilitating knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in FCC technologies.
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, optimization, debottlenecking, revamp, and upgrade activities for FCC units.
• Provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
• Drive performance improvement programs that enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing costs, and increase FCC unit reliability and yield.
• Develop and implement best practices and standards for FCC engineering and maintenance, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
• Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for FCC engineering and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with other disciplines including mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical teams to ensure optimal performance and integration of FCC equipment.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of FCC equipment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for FCC improvement and optimization, including catalyst developments and advanced control strategies.
• Prepare and update technical documentation and reports for FCC engineering and operations.
• Participate in business plan development and coordinate with stakeholders for capital investments in FCC facilities.
• Facilitate technical knowledge exchange workshops with FCC process technology licensors and Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Develop and deliver in-house technical training programs on FCC operations and optimization to Global Manufacturing facilities as needed.
• Participate in incident investigation activities concerning FCC process technologies as required by operating facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of refinery operations experience, including at least 10 years of hands-on FCC operations and optimization experience.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize FCC operations with measurable performance improvements, including yield improvements, energy savings, and reliability enhancements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of FCC processes, equipment, and systems, including regenerator operations, catalyst management, and product fractionation.
• Deep understanding of FCC catalyst chemistry and selection criteria for various feedstocks.
• Expertise in FCC troubleshooting, including operational issues such as afterburn, catalyst circulation problems, and product quality deviations.
• Proficiency in process simulation software related to FCC modeling, including Aspen HYSYS and KBC Petro-SIM.
• Strong knowledge of refinery economics and the impact of FCC performance on overall refinery profitability.
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards and regulations including API and ASME standards applicable to FCC units.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to prepare and present technical reports to various audiences, including senior management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and operators in FCC operations and optimization techniques.
• Proven track record of optimizing FCC operations within refinery and petrochemical plant environments.

Pay

Above 300,000 INR per month with incentives.