This position requires full relocation to Saudi Arabia. It is a permanent full time Expat position with an attractive relocation package.
Please note only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Delayed Coker/Visbreaker Engineering Specialist to join the Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD).
OESD's technical team is responsible for providing high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to Global Manufacturing operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.
Your primary role is to provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries delayed Coker and visbreaker, including both remote and on-site technical advisory support, benchmarking, and technology knowledge management.
Key Responsibilities:
As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:
- Conduct comprehensive performance reviews of existing delayed coker/visbreaker facilities, and analyze KPIs related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety.
- Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
- Provide hands-on 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), and facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous improvement in delayed coker/visbreaker technologies.
- Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, optimization, debottlenecking, revamp, and upgrade activities and provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
- Drive performance improvement programs that enhance process safety, optimize manufacturing costs, and increase plant reliability for delayed coker/visbreaker units.
- Develop and implement best practices and standards for delayed coker/visbreaker engineering and maintenance, while ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
- Provide expert technical support to project teams and contractors for delayed coker/visbreaker engineering and procurement activities.
- Coordinate with other disciplines (process, mechanical, instrumentation, and electrical) to ensure optimal performance and integration of delayed coker/visbreaker equipment.
- Conduct regular audits and inspections of delayed coker/visbreaker equipment to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and innovations for delayed coker/visbreaker improvement and optimization.
Minimum Requirements :
- You will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or a related field. An advanced degree is preferred.
- You will have a minimum of 15 years of experience across the refinery and/or petrochemical industry, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in delayed coker/visbreaker specialty.
- You will be able to optimize delayed coker/visbreaker operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
- You will have comprehensive knowledge of delayed coker/visbreaker processes, equipment, and systems in refining and petrochemical industries.
- You will have deep understanding of ASME Section VIII Divisions 1 & 2, ASME Section I, API-530, API-535, API-537, API-560, API-579, API-936, and NFPA standards applicable to fired equipment.
- You will have Significant experience in inspection and failure analysis of delayed coker/visbreaker equipment.
- You will have proficiency in basic and advanced NDE techniques related to delayed coker/visbreaker equipment.
- High level of proficiency in using software tools related to delayed coker/visbreaker engineering and design, such as Aspen Hysys, ANSYS, and HTRI.
- You will have knowledge of remaining life calculations for heater tubes and refractory design and repair.
- You will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present technical reports to various audiences.
- You will also have strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
