Thermal Cracking & Delayed Coker Visbreaker Process Engineer- Relocate to Saudi Arabia

aramco; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global energy company as a Thermal Cracking & Delayed Coker Visbreaker Process Engineer. This role involves optimizing operations and enhancing safety and reliability in refining processes. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience and a strong background in chemical engineering. Relocation to Saudi Arabia is required.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of industry experience, with 10+ in delayed coker/visbreaker operations.
• Proven track record of optimizing unit performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance reviews of delayed coker/visbreaker units.
• Lead benchmarking sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing.
• Provide technical advisory support remotely and on-site.

Skills

Communication

Technical Reporting

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced Degree

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

ANSYS

HTRI

Job description

Thermal Cracking & Delayed Coker Visbreaker Process Engineer - Relocate to Saudi Arabia

Join Aramco as a Thermal Cracking & Delayed Coker Visbreaker Process Engineer and relocate to Saudi Arabia.

Note: Candidate must be willing to relocate to Saudi Arabia.

About Aramco

Aramco energizes the world economy and is one of the largest producers of hydrocarbons and chemicals globally, with a focus on technological innovation and societal contribution. Headquartered in Saudi Arabia, we operate responsibly across the energy sector, delivering societal and economic benefits worldwide.

Position Overview

We seek an experienced Delayed Coker/Visbreaker Process Engineering Specialist to join our Global Manufacturing Excellence Team within the Global Manufacturing Support Department (GMSD). This team provides multidisciplinary support to our refining and petrochemical facilities in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform performance reviews of delayed coker/visbreaker units, analyzing KPIs and developing improvement reports.
2. Lead benchmarking sessions and facilitate knowledge sharing among global facilities.
3. Provide technical advisory support remotely and on-site, troubleshooting and optimizing operations.
4. Drive programs to enhance safety, reduce costs, and improve reliability.
5. Develop and enforce best practices and standards in engineering and maintenance.
6. Support project teams with technical expertise during engineering and procurement phases.
7. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for equipment performance and integration.
8. Conduct safety and compliance audits of equipment.
9. Evaluate and recommend new technologies for process improvements.
10. Maintain technical documentation and reports.
11. Participate in business planning and stakeholder engagement for capital projects.
12. Organize workshops with licensors and global facilities for process technology exchange.
13. Assist in incident investigations related to process technologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 15 years of industry experience, with 10+ in delayed coker/visbreaker operations.
• Proven track record of optimizing unit performance.
• Deep knowledge of relevant processes, equipment, and industry standards (ASME, API, NFPA).
• Experience with inspection, failure analysis, and NDE techniques.
• Expertise in remaining life assessments and refractory repair.
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as Aspen HYSYS, ANSYS, HTRI.

Working Environment

Our employees work on large-scale projects supported by significant investment in technology and talent development, with a focus on continuous learning and growth.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Oil and Gas