Process Engineer - Sulfur Recovery - Relocate to Saudi Arabia, Permanent Expat Family Relocatio[...]

Saudi Aramco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Process Engineer specializing in Sulfur Recovery. This exciting role involves optimizing SRU and SWS operations in refinery settings, providing technical advisory support, and implementing performance improvement programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in process engineering and a passion for continuous learning. Join a company that values innovation and expertise, and be part of a team that drives significant improvements in the energy sector. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in refinery or gas plants process units.
• Proven ability to optimize SRU & SWS operations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct performance reviews and develop improvement recommendations.
• Deliver technical advisory support and conduct internal assessments.

Skills

Process Optimization

Data Analysis

Technical Troubleshooting

Stakeholder Management

Presentation Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree in a related field

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

Title: Process Engineer - Sulfur Recovery

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.

We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Process Engineer with extensive hands-on expertise in Sulfur Recovery Unit (SRU) and Sour Water Stripper (SWS) processes to join the Downstream Operation Engineering Solutions Department (OESD). The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of optimizing SRU & SWS operations in refinery and petrochemical plant settings.

OESD's technical team provides high-quality, multi-disciplinary support to GM operating facilities (Refineries, NGLF, and petrochemical plants) within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and globally.

The primary role is to provide in-depth process engineering and operations expertise to monitor, optimize, and drive performance improvement programs for refineries' SRU & SWS, including both remote and on-site technical advisory support, benchmarking, and technology knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular performance reviews of existing SRU & SWS facilities, analyzing KPIs related to operability, profitability, reliability, and process safety. Develop and present quarterly benchmarking reports with actionable improvement recommendations.
• Develop and distribute bi-monthly SRU & SWS technical best practices bulletins, ensuring knowledge dissemination across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Deliver on-demand remote and field technical advisory support, including troubleshooting, start-up/shutdown activities, capacity test runs, and technology pilot testing. Provide detailed service reports for each support activity.
• Collaborate with Global Manufacturing facilities engineers to identify and implement cost optimization and process improvement initiatives, focusing on "low-hanging fruits" that require minimal capital investment.
• Conduct internal assessments of SRU & SWS process engineering standards, ensuring alignment with Saudi Aramco engineering standards and supporting their implementation across Global Manufacturing facilities.
• Participate in Business Plan development, coordinating with stakeholders on capital investments for SRU & SWS units and supporting techno-economic evaluations.
• Evaluate and recommend new SRU & SWS technologies, coordinating with relevant departments for assessment and piloting support.
• Actively participate in external benchmarking activities with industry bodies such as Japan Cooperation Council Petroleum (JCCP) and Gulf Downstream Association (GDA).
• Lead and participate in SRU & SWS hazard operability (HAZOP) and safety integrity level (SIL) studies as required by operating facilities.
• Investigate incidents related to SRU & SWS process technologies, providing expert analysis and recommendations.
• Act as the primary coordinator for SRU & SWS data requests from Global Manufacturing Affiliate Affairs for Saudi Aramco wholly-owned facilities.
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, staying updated on the latest SRU & SWS technologies and industry best practices. Provide in-house technical training to Global Manufacturing facilities as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related specialization. An advanced degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of total refinery or gas plants process units experience, with at least 10 years of hands-on experience in handling SRUs SWS plants.
• Demonstrated ability to optimize SRU & SWS operations, with specific examples of performance improvements achieved.
• In-depth knowledge of SRU process licensor technologies.
• Proven track record of conducting technical troubleshooting, start-up, shutdown, and capacity test runs for SRU & SWS units.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools specific to SRU & SWS performance metrics.
• Excellent computer skills and presentation abilities.
• Strong management and coordination skills, with experience in stakeholder management.
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic environments.
• Candidate with mostly project/design experience will not be considered.