Sr Operations Engineer - Refinery Chemical Integration

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

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 a Sr. Operations Engineer who has a strong chemicals background to join East Hub Division of the LTC Business & Project Development Department to perform optimization of the existing refinery and chemicals sites integration; evaluation and selection of licensors for refinery upgrader complex, pure gas Ethane Cracker, Mixed Feed Steam Cracker, C4+ co-products and pygas based Aromatics Complex while ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Sr. Operations Engineer will be part of the Project Development & Technology team reporting to the Manager and work closely with other refinery and chemical engineers. The candidate will ensure implementation of work in accordance with the project scope, set plans, and handle contingencies that arise during execution.

Responsibilities:

• Align the level of detail and sources of technology input needed for LP evaluation, opex analysis, and major considerations in defining the facilities scope.
• Liaise with third-party vendors/suppliers to gather necessary information and assess their capabilities.
• Support the Government Engagement workstream and GHG Abatement Readiness workstream by contributing to the development of technical documents, technology assessment, and capital efficiency considerations.
• Lead the evaluation and screening process of technology options, considering technical feasibility, economic viability, and other relevant factors.
• Participate in hazard studies and analyses, such as HAZOP, to ensure safety and mitigate risks.
• Evaluate and screen a range of technology options to determine the most suitable for the Baseline Configuration.
• Outline Pre-FEED/FEED plans and deliverables related to the facility design basis.
• Provide technical inputs on the selected technologies and conduct sensitivity analyses.
• Collaborate with licensors to develop and analyze commissioning, pre-start-up, and start-up activities and sequencing for the refinery and chemicals complex.
• Identify opportunities for collaboration with third-party vendors/suppliers.
• Review the details and inputs of technology options and analyze the outputs from the LP model, including process yields, qualities, and opex.
• Define the Process technology road map and establish a timeline for engaging with technology licensors/providers.

Requirements:

• Possess a comprehensive understanding of economics and capital efficiency in the Refining & Chemicals industry.
• Have experience in the development of chemicals facility scope basis.
• Understand chemical process yields and qualities.
• Have expertise in Refinery-Chemicals integration management.
• Possess a minimum of 15+ years of experience in the Refining & Chemicals business, with a focus on integration.
• This role required candidate to permanently relocate at Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
• Possess experience and familiarity with refinery operations and residue upgraders.
• Understand molecule optimization and synergy integration in the Refining & Chemicals sector.
• Have knowledge and experience in the selection and analysis of process licensors for Ethane, Mixed Feed Steam Cracker, derivatives, and aromatics.
• Demonstrate expertise in the development of refinery or chemicals capital projects, particularly in the Pre-FEED/FEED stage.
• Hold a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from a recognized and approved program.
• Demonstrate previous experience in Project Engineering, Design, and Execution for refinery and chemicals plants.