Lead Engineer Process Polymers

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Schamal al-Batina; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider based in Oman is seeking a Lead Engineer for Process Polymers on a temporary basis. The role requires extensive experience in polymer processes and engineering, with responsibilities including technical support, optimization, and guiding young engineers. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have at least 15 years of relevant experience. A strong command of English is required, and knowledge of Arabic is preferred. This role is based in Sohar, Oman, for a duration of one year, with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in process engineering, especially UNIPOL.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; Arabic proficiency desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and advice for polymer processes.
• Execute optimization proposals and engineering actions.
• Guide young engineers on projects.
• Maximize unit throughput and optimize operating parameters.

Skills

Polymer operations knowledge

SAP expertise

Computer literacy (MS Office)

Process engineering best practices

Field investigation and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

DCS systems

PI

LIMS

Job description

We have a current opportunity for Lead Engineer Process Polymers on a temporary basis. The position will be based in Sohar, Oman. For further information about this position please apply.

Position Title

Lead Engineer Process Polymers

Location

Sohar, Oman

Duration

One year (extendable)

Start Date

ASAP

Responsibilities

Execute robust professional technical support and advice in the identification, implementation and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities for Polymers processes; through (1) Analyses and prepares optimization proposals executing the corresponding engineering actions, task and activities related to opportunities of optimization for Polymers (2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process Services meets Management strategy, tactics and operational performance goals, (3) Provides focused technical/engineering support on specific operations and the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational teams in Polymers plants, and (4) Guide young engineers in related matters; in order to ensure projects and service actions, tasks and targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards. (5) Optimize the Operating parameters to archive maximum yields. (6) Maximize the Unit throughput and debottlenecking the process to have max. throughput. Optimize the Utilities, catalyst and additive consumption. Energy optimization and focus in decarbonization.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in similar role within the UNIPOL process in process engineering department
• Works in Major one or two major Polymer projects.
• Experience and well versed in field investigation, inspections, troubleshooting, performance checks, data compilation, etc.
• Understanding of Process Plant (P&ID / PFD) & Engineering drawings and OEM manuals.
• Knowledge in software applications like PI, and LIMS etc.
• Knowledge in Polymer operations (Process, Static & Rotating Equipment)
• Knowledge in HSE (Process Safety, H2S Awareness, Basic Fire Fighting, Emergency Response)
• Knowledge of DCS systems.
• Good knowledge and expertise of SAP.
• Computer knowledge in MS Office applications like MS Word, MS Excel etc.
• Experience in benchmarking studies like Solomon.
• Experience in Asset Master Data governance.
• Sound judgment in technical matters with good skills in engineering field materials specifications and international standards.
• Expertise for budgeting and cost control.
• Familiar with techniques for ensuring data integrity with various integration of information/ reports.

Education Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications for this position is bachelor’s degree in engineering, preferably in Chemical Engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required) | Arabic - Native (desirable)

Notable Working Conditions

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

Technical

• Computer Literacy including MS Office
• Proficient at interpreting Technical Drawings
• SOP interpretation Knowledge of process engineering best practices
• Polymer commissioning and start-up

Our Role in Supporting Diversity and Inclusion

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.