Lead Engineer Operation Support

Oman Refinery; Muscat; On-site; OMR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Refinery is seeking an experienced Process Chemical Engineer to provide operational and technical support across upstream surface facilities. You will troubleshoot technical issues, assist with commissioning and start-up, and interface with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, and HSE to ensure safe, reliable operations.

The role requires a Bachelor in Process Chemistry or equivalent, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with PFDs, P&IDs and OEM manuals.

Qualifications

• 8 years of relevant experience in process chemical engineering.
• Knowledge of QA/QC and HSE requirements.
• Ability to interpret PFDs, P&IDs, drawings and OEM manuals.
• Experience in upstream surface facilities design support and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to project lifecycle including planning, installation, commissioning and start-up.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and technical engineering support across upstream surface facilities.
• Support troubleshooting and problem solving for safe plant operations.
• Interface with Operations, Maintenance, Projects, HSE and Supply Chain to resolve issues.
• Lead readiness activities for projects, brownfield mods and operational improvements.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and regulations; act as technical authority.

Skills

8 years experience

Adaptable

Troubleshooting

Design support

PFDs & P&IDs

Upstream O&G

Root Cause Analysis

Project lifecycle

Contract administration basics

Education

Bachelors in Process Chemical

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job purpose

Provide Operational Support at OQEP Operated Assets Operations Support under TL Operation Support scope s by delivering of a best practice operational strategies and results in order to ensure safe and efficient operations at the site The position will act in accordance with the OQEP s Mission Vision Values amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and international standards supported by an IT Technology platform QHSE amp Energy Management System requirements standards Omani s government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

Provide operational and technical engineering support across upstream surface facilities and associated systems including on plot and off plot installations during execution commissioning start up and steady state operations Support troubleshooting technical assessments and operational problem solving to ensure safe and efficient plant and field operations Deliver assigned engineering and operational support tasks including technical backup for hardware process systems utilities and associated applications Support pre commissioning commissioning start up and readiness activities for projects brownfield modifications and operational improvements Interface with Operations Maintenance Projects HSE Supply Chain and other Functions to support technical resolution of operational and execution issues Support procurement and supply activities from a technical standpoint including resolving operational and technical clarification matters Monitor and support readiness to operate activities to ensure assets meet safety operability and reliability requirements Participate in operational reviews audits studies and assurance activities e g ORA PSSR as required by project or asset lifecycle stage Ensure compliance with company engineering standards operating philosophies applicable regulations and best industry practices Act as technical authority for operational support across on plot and off plot upstream facilities Provide strategic technical direction and ensure consistent application of engineering principles across assets and teams Lead and coordinate engineering and operational support teams during execution commissioning and readiness phases Serve as focal point for ORA PSSR commissioning governance and operational readiness assurance Own technical risk evaluation readiness endorsement and final technical recommendations to management and stakeholders Support capability development succession planning and continuous improvement within Operation Support

Key interactions

Internal

Operated Assets functions

External

Contractors Vendors amp Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions

Field Operations and office environment Moderate to intensive computer screen use

Education requirements

Bachelors in Process Chemical or equivalent

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written read and spoken English required Arabic - Native desirable

Competencies and skills

8 years of relevant experience Adaptable and motivated engineering professional who thrives in complex operational and project environments Experience in engineering design support and troubleshooting within upstream surface facilities Exposure to project lifecycle activities including planning installation commissioning start up and operational support Demonstrates sound technical judgment with knowledge of engineering standards material specifications and applicable international codes Working knowledge of Quality Assurance Quality Control and HSE requirements Ability to interpret Process diagrams PFDs P amp IDs engineering drawings and OEM manuals

Soft Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills with strong multi cultural awareness and sensitivity Ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams and contractors with a strong focus on collaboration Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic time critical operational environment Analytical and fact based approach to problem solving and decision making Strong troubleshooting mindset and result oriented attitude

Technical Skills

Computer literate with working knowledge of standard office and engineering applications e g MS Office Sound technical judgment with practical understanding of upstream Oil amp Gas engineering disciplines Knowledge of resource coordination interface management and basic contract administration Experience in Root Cause Analysis RCA and structured problem solving techniques Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings specifications and vendor documentation Basic understanding of project execution and project management principles Ability to support the development review and modification of technical and operational procedures Capability to provide technical support troubleshooting backup and operational assistance as required