Process Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Engineer to join their North Ghawar Gas Producing Department. This role offers the opportunity to design, optimize, and troubleshoot gas producing and compression plants, ensuring safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in process engineering, particularly in gas processing systems, and will be responsible for implementing innovative solutions to enhance plant performance. With a commitment to workforce development and a focus on cutting-edge technology, this organization provides a dynamic environment for professional growth and impactful contributions to the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in process engineering focused on gas systems.
• Strong knowledge of process design, simulation, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize gas producing and compression plant processes.
• Lead troubleshooting of performance issues and develop solutions.
• Conduct process simulations and develop detailed models.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Process design

Process optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering

Tools

ASPEN

HYSYS

OLGA

HTRI

Job description

Candidate must Relocate to Saudi Arabia

Aramco energizes the world economy

Aramco occupies a unique position in the global energy industry. We are the world's largest producer of hydrocarbons (oil and gas), with the lowest upstream carbon intensity of any major producer. With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineer to join the North Ghawar Gas Producing Department.

North Ghawar Gas Producing Department provides support for Gas Producing as well as Gas Compression Operations with specialized engineering and technical knowledge in the areas of Corrosion Management and Inspection disciplines to maximize profitability and meet the highest standards of safety and environment.

As a Process Engineer you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting gas producing and gas compression plants.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize gas producing and gas compression plant processes to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Conduct process simulations, modeling, and analysis to identify areas for improvement and optimize plant performance.
• Develop and implement process improvements, including new technologies and equipment, to increase plant efficiency and reduce costs.
• Troubleshoot process-related issues and provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Lead the troubleshooting of poor performance equipment and high liquid received at the inlet area. Develop comprehensive engineering report to identify the root causes and provide remedial solutions.
• Develop detailed models of chemical processes including slug catcher, heat exchanger, three phase separators. Develop flow assurance studies using OLGA and similar software. Conduct sizing verification for control valves and pressure relief valves. Conduct sizing and duty verification for the heat exchanger using HTRI software. Conduct pipeline hydraulic sizing and verification for gas and liquid service to determine the optimal flow rate.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including PFDs, P&IDs, and operating procedures.
• Lead the activities of project proposal that include development of scope, functions, interrelationship, integration, physical solution definition, cost estimate, etc. Lead project execution for project proposal, initiatives, studies and continuous improvement of solutions and problem solvers.
• Formulate the basis for engineering studies in any of several basic or special engineering fields by analyzing and evaluating all relevant data. Evaluate data as to scope, effect on existing installations, economic value, and long-range planning and budgetary considerations.
• Develop scope of work and description of technology items, and lead the implementation and operation of developed solutions in the field.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or related from an accredited university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in process engineering, with a focus on gas producing and gas compression systems.
• Strong knowledge of process design, simulation, and optimization techniques.
• Strong background in process engineering, with a focus on gas processing and compression systems.
• Experience with process modeling software, such as ASPEN, HYSYS, or equivalent.
• Experience with flow assurance software, such as OLGA, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and standards, including API, ASME, and OSHA.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly. At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.