Process Engineer, Heavy Oils - OQ8

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

Job summary

Oman Refinery in Oman is seeking an experienced Process Engineer to provide engineering support for development, implementation and continuous improvement of process optimization activities across Heavy Oils units (CDU, VDU, DCU, KTU, LTU, SGP).

The role identifies optimization opportunities, executes actions to meet management strategy and performance goals, and leads complex design reviews, process simulations and safety reviews in line with HSE standards.

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

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 amp 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 amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and international standards supported by an IT Technology platform HSE standards Oman s government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

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