Lead Engineer Central Processes (Steam Cracker)

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services firm is seeking a Lead Engineer for Central Processes (Steam Cracker) in Sohar, Oman. The candidate should have 8–10 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector, specifically with Refinery Process Units. This role focuses on optimization, technical support, and guiding teams. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required along with proficiency in English; knowledge of Arabic is preferred. This is a temporary position for one year, with a chance for extension.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of experience in Oil & Gas / Refinery / Petrochemical.
• Experience with Refinery Process Units preferred.
• Good knowledge of English; Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare optimization proposals and execute related engineering actions.
• Provide technical support to operations and maintenance teams.
• Guide junior engineers and ensure targets are met efficiently.

Skills

Process optimization

Project management

Technical evaluation

Data analysis

Process engineering

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)

Tools

SAP

Hysys

Petrosim

PI

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Lead Engineer Central Processes (Steam Cracker) – temporary basis. The position will be based in Sohar, Oman. For further information about this position please apply.

Position Title: Lead Engineer Central Processes (Steam Cracker)

Location: Sohar, Oman

Duration: One year (extendable)

Start date: ASAP

Minimum Requirements

• Responsibilities include: analyses and prepares optimization proposals, executing the corresponding engineering actions and activities related to opportunities of optimization; ensure that Management Process Services meet strategy, tactics and operational performance goals; provide focused technical/engineering support to specific operations and the associated maintenance and operational teams in Central Process Engineering; may handle a large scope of projects simultaneously; provide guidance to junior engineers, trainees, and teams to ensure projects and service actions reach targets efficiently and to optimum standards.
• 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) preferred.
• Experience in feasibility studies, FED studies and EPC projects; experience in process optimization projects and energy optimization projects.
• Experience in chemical, catalyst and tender technical evaluations and scope of work preparation; field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
• Expertise in Process Plant (P&ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals; software applications such as Petrosim, Hysys, PI, and LIMS.
• Knowledge of Refinery, Steam Cracker and Aromatics operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment); experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon; Asset Master Data governance; budgeting and cost control; data integrity with various integration of information/reports.

Education

Education requirements
Minimum Qualifications for this position is Bachelor degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering.

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required); Arabic - Native (desirable).

Notable Working Conditions

Field Operations and office environment, Moderate to intensive computer screen use.

Technical

• Computer knowledge in MS Office applications (Word, 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; providing and delivering right technical solutions to the plant and swift support as needed.
• Technical understanding of downstream petroleum industries; business understanding of HC (hydrocarbons) marketing and their movements; understanding of LP optimization; understanding of downstream petroleum business financials.

Our role in supportingdiversity andinclusion: As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.