Process Engineer, Heavy Oils - OQ8

Tanqeeb; Muscat; On-site; OMR 23,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb in Oman is seeking a Process Engineer to support optimization efforts across CDU, VDU, DCU, KTU, LTU and SGP units. The role focuses on analyzing plant data, identifying optimization opportunities, and leading engineering reviews for project improvements.

You will develop simulations, heat and material balances, and technical guidance for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring safe, compliant operations in line with company strategies.

Qualifications

• Data analysis and optimization using plant data (PI, LIMS) to propose remedial actions.
• Identifies debottlenecking opportunities to improve unit efficiency.
• Leads design reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and reviews complex design work and prepares heat and material balances.
• Develops and validates process simulations and optimization studies.
• Mentors junior engineers and provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.
• Provides technical approval of key process engineering deliverables.

Job description

Job purpose

Provides engineering support for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of process optimization-based activities in Heavy Oil process (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP), under TL Process Engineering Heavy Oils (Heavy Oils CDU/VDU/DCU/KTU/LTU/SGP) scope s, acting as team player for assigned units; through:

(1) Identifies opportunities of optimization, as well as investigates and supports optimization proposals from others executing & leading the corresponding engineering, maintenance and operational activities.

(2) Execute actions to ensure that Management process optimization Services meets Management strategy and performance goals; in order to ensure projects and service targets are achieved efficiently and to optimum standards

The position will act in accordance with the OQ8 s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Scope:

Unit

Purpose

Key Features

Crude Distillation Unit (CDU)

• Distils crude oil into various fractions based on boiling points.
• Atmospheric Distillation, Preheating, Fractionating Column.

Vacuum Distillation Unit (VDU)

• Processes heavier fractions from the CDU under vacuum to lower boiling points.
• Vacuum Pressure, Heavy Oil Processing, Complex Equipment.

Delayed Coker Unit (DCU)

• Converts heavy residues into lighter products and petroleum coke.
• Cooking Process, High Temperature, Coke Drums.

Kerosene Treating Unit (KTU)

• Treats kerosene to remove impurities and improve product quality.
• Desulfurization, Hydrotreating, Product Quality.

Light Naphtha Isomerization Unit (LTU)

• Converts light naphtha into high-octane gasoline components.
• Isomerization, Catalysts, Product Quality.

Sour Gas Processing Unit (SGP)

• Processes sour gas to remove sulfur compounds and recover valuable gases.
• Amine Treatment, Sulfur Recovery, Gas Purification

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Data Analysis and Optimization

• Provides robust support while analyses plant s data using PI and LIMS and provides remedial solutions for deviations.
• Identifies optimization opportunities.
• Identifies debottlenecking opportunities and improves unit efficiency.
• Provides technical recommendation in resolving complex process issues.

Design and Process Optimization

• Coordinates and reviews complex design work.
• Develops Heat and Material Balances, designs minor modifications.
• Prepares preliminary documents for tender submissions.
• Leads engineering reviews for plant modifications and improvement projects.
• Develops and validates process simulation and optimization studies.
• Provides technical guidance to multidisciplinary teams.

Equipment Monitoring and Troubleshooting

• Monitors equipment like reactors, drums, compressors.
• Performs RCA and proposes corrective actions.

Safety and Compliance

• Develops technical procedures.
• Leads HAZOP, PSSR, and process safety reviews.
• Provides technical leadership for MOC and risk assessment activities.
• Promotes process safety best practices across the organization.

Process Engineering Support

• Provides support for the development of Key Documents.
• Provides technical assistance to other sections.
• Develops advanced simulation models and digital performance tools.
• Mentors and develops junior engineers.

Reviews and Approvals

• Provides technical approval of key process engineering deliverables.
• Performs independent technical reviews of engineering studies and proposals.
• Represents Process Engineering in technical committees and strategic initiatives.

Key interactions

Internal: Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders for day-to-day work.

External: Consultants, contractors, vendors

Notable Working Conditions.

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