We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Engineer Process SCU role. This position is based in Oman – Suhar.
 
Position title: Lead Engineer Process SCU
Contract duration – One year
Work Location – Suhar – Oman
 
Minimum requirements
 
Education requirements
Minimum Qualifications for this position is  Bachelor degree in Engineering preferably in Chemical Engineering.
 
Language requirements 
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)
 
Background and experience
8-10 years of relevant experience within the Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical industry, preferably with experience in the area/assets associated with this position. Experience in Refinery Process Units (Steam Cracker, Pygas, NGLE, MTBE and Polymers plant.) are preferred.
Experience in feasibility study, FED study and EPC project.
Experience in process optimization projects, energy optimization projects.
Experience in chemical, catalyst and study tender technical evaluations and scope of work preparation.
Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
Expertise of Process Plant (P& ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
Expertise in software applications like Petrosim, Hysys, PI, and LIMS etc. 
Knowledge in Refinery, Steam Cracker and Aromatics operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment)
Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.
Experience in Asset Master Data governance.
Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.
 
Job purpose
Provide robust technical engineering expertise, support and create innovative solution related with the execution of   identification, implementation and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities under Central Process Engineering TL scope’s and ensure teams apply common engineering principles and concepts to their own teams' responsibilities. ; through (1) Analyses and prepares optimization proposals  executing  the corresponding engineering actions,  task and activities  related to  opportunities of optimization  (2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process  Services meets Management strategy, tactics  and operational performance goals, (3) Provides focused technical/engineering support on specific operations and the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational teams in Central Process Engineering, (4) May handle a large scope of projects simultaneously, and (5) Provides guidance to junior engineers, trainees, and teams; in order to ensure projects and service actions, tasks  and targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards
 
Main tasks and responsibilities
 
Scope:
 
Process Optimization
The systematic approach of analyzing data, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing changes to optimize production (improving efficiency and effectiveness) of various processes including distillation, cracking, hydrotreating, reforming, and blending, among others, to improve their performance by minimizing energy consumption, reducing operating costs, and maximizing production.
 
 
Accountabilities:
Oversee the process/ path / discipline for the specific asset / project /product, and recommend material / changes / that will suit the design / operation / project / build
Implement the operation support strategy for the specific Engineering process/ path / discipline & support the implementation of key projects and initiatives related to specific assets
Oversee the feasibility study, Process optimization study, energy optimization study, FEED study and support to EPC project.
Design, develop, build, test, modify and implement complex systems / processes / products / assets
Analyze problems, Investigate equipment failures or difficulties to diagnose faulty, troubleshoots, and collaborate with coworkers to find solutions by initiating / find route cause and proposes solutions / recommend remedies to for implementation
Create a failure analysis library to learn from previous mistakes
Generating reports and writing project proposals
Presenting design and research to customers
Advising staff with process recommendations
Analyses plant’s data, using Plant Information (PI) and Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) - and provides remedial solutions in case of any deviation.
Identifies opportunities to optimize operations in designated plants, within and across process units or equipment.
Analyses, reviews and provides input regarding design work performed by internal/ external engineering resources, which results in process optimization.
Prepares and analyses Heat and Material Balances, Process Flow Diagrams, designs minor plant modifications and follows through to the project completion.
Analyses, monitors, assesses and reports specific equipment performance specifications such as reactors, drums, compressors etc., 
Provide input, participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and proposes corrective actions for performance improvement.
Prepares data, provides input and participates in HAZOP studies for any modification of existing facilities and plants.
Analysis and organizing preliminary technical documents for tender submissions.
Prepares technical procedures in line with modifications and new systems implemented.
Develops design, analysis or findings of specific equipment.
Support the plant turnaround scope preparation and process equipment inspection.
Carry out the new catalyst technical evaluation during the selection process and the performance test run.
Carry out the new chemical technical evaluation during the selection process and the performance test run.
Analyze the benchmarking study process results and propose improvement recommendations.
Coordinate with the relevant technology licensors and consultants to ensure their compliance with the committed technical service scope.
Analyze the long-term plant performance data and drive the debottlenecking studies.
Analyze the long-term plant performance data to improve the asset yields, energy efficiency and operating cost.
 
Technical Skills
Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS excel etc.
Good knowledge and expertise of SAP., PI, Hysys, Petrosim.
Knowledge of process engineering best practices
Refinery commissioning and start-up.
SOP interpretation
Knowledge in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)
Knowledge of DCS systems.
Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
Supporting and delivering right technical solutions to the plant and to provide swift support as needed.
Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries 


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