Refining Chemical Integration Engineer

This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

This role would be noted as Engineer.

About the Company


This company engages in the exploration, production, transportation, and sale of crude oil and natural gas. It operates through the following segments: Upstream, Downstream, and Corporate. The Upstream segment includes crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids exploration, field development, and production. The Downstream segment focuses on refining, logistics, power generation, and the marketing of crude oil, petroleum and petrochemical products, and related services to international and domestic customers. The Corporate segment offers supporting services including human resources, finance, and information technology. The company was founded on May 29, 1933 and is headquartered in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

Job Summary

We are seeking an Engineer I to join SAMREF Max Chemicals (SMC) Division of the LTC Business & Project Development Department to develop technical scope of work for Invitation To Bid (ITB) documents, Facility Design Basis document, and technical interface bases (e.g. process rates & qualities to other units, utilities load, plot requirements). In addition, the candidate is expected to Coordinate remote support for additional Process Specialists as-needed to support Licensor selection and technical basis-setting. The Division is primarily responsible for SMC Project Development under This Company In- Kingdom Liquids to Chemicals Program (IK LTC) and drive the development of project assessment, and the delivery of project requirements through FEL I, FEL II and FEL III. SMC capital program is a refinery residue upgrade integrated with petrochemical steam cracker complex to be built in Yanbu, western region of Saudi Arabia. It is a part of This Company In-Kingdom Liquids To Chemicals (IK LTC) program which includes similar projects to be developed at the same time. Engineer I will be part of the Project Development & Technology team reporting to the Manager and work closely with other refinery and chemical engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Refine and implement Capital Efficiency items identified from previous grassroots steam cracker complexes.
• Develop a plan for technical readiness for the Steam Cracker and Co-products facility.
• Take responsibility for defining the scope bases and technology selection recommendations for the Steam Cracker and C4+ Co-products facility.
• Collaborate with the Technologist to recommend adjustments to technical analysis, review analysis conducted by Economic modelers, and make technical recommendations for licensors.
• Develop, review, and approve Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, Facility Design Basis document, and technical interface bases (such as process rates and qualities to other units, utilities load, plot requirements) in coordination with the Contractor.
• Provide technical input to LP (Linear Programming) and Economics teams regarding the Steam Cracker and Co-products facility.
• Coordinate remote support from additional Process Specialists, as needed, to assist with licensor selection and technical basis-setting.
• Define bid slates, selection criteria, and methodology for selecting Steam Cracker and Co-products licensors, with support from the Technologist.

Requirements:

• Experience in developing chemicals facility scope basis.
• Ability to develop chemical process yields, qualities, and operational expenditure (opex).
• Ability to provide technical input to LP and economics teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from a recognized and approved program.
• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Knowledge and experience in chemicals derivative process licensor selection and technology analysis.
• Previous experience in Project Engineering, Design, and Execution for chemicals plants.
• Proficiency in chemicals detail engineering and design.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience in the Refining & Chemicals business with a focus on integration.
• Experience in Olefins and Polymers technical services.
• Operational experience in Olefins and Polymers.
• Strong capability in providing technical input to LP (Linear Programming) and Chemicals derivative process licensor selection.