Process Engineer (Refinery) - Saudi Arabia
On-siteYanbu, Medina Region, Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
Monitor plant performance, troubleshoot operational issues, and provide immediate technical solutions to optimize efficiency, reliability, and safety at YASREF refinery. Support plant modifications, debottlenecking, and process optimization initiatives while reviewing and validating process design, simulation, and operational data. Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and technical teams to resolve process-related challenges and ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, and company procedures. Participate in shutdowns, startups, and commissioning activities as required. This role provides expert-level process engineering support for refinery operations, focusing on units such as Two Stage Hydrocracking, LPG Olefin Saturation, Mercaptan Removal, and Delayed Coking.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in refinery process engineering roles
- Strong experience in refinery operations and technical support
- Must have experience in at least one of the following refinery process units: Two Stage Hydrocracking, LPG Olefin Saturation, Mercaptan Removal, Delayed Coking
- Refinery Process Simulation
- Relief Load & Flare System Analysis
- Process Hydraulics Calculations
- Fired Heaters Design & Operation
- Refinery Real-Time Optimization (RTO)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Expertise in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, UniSim)
- In-depth understanding of refinery operations and safety standards
- Excellent communication and coordination skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment
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