Refinery Process Engineer

Company profile; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Refinery Process Engineer with expertise in process safety for their NGL fractionation facility. The role involves advising on safety risks, conducting assessments, and improving operational integrity through advanced methodologies. Candidates should have significant experience in refinery processes and safety management, along with relevant certifications. This position offers a challenging work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience in refinery, oil & gas, or petrochemical process units.
• At least 10 years in process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Advise on managing process safety risks related to operations.
• Lead risk assessments and process hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOPs).

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree

Tools

HAZID

PHAs

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

Aramco holds a prominent position in the global energy industry as one of the largest producers of hydrocarbons and chemicals, with among the lowest upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

With significant investments in technology and infrastructure, we aim to maximize the value of our energy production while enhancing Aramco’s societal value.

Headquartered in Saudi Arabia with offices worldwide, we combine market discipline with a forward-looking vision, backed by nine decades of responsible stewardship of the Kingdom’s hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility drives us to deliver societal and economic benefits locally and globally.

We are among the most profitable companies globally and rank in the top five by market capitalization.

Overview

We are seeking a Refinery Process Engineer with safety expertise in Natural Gas Liquids (NGL) fractionation, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) export, and gas processing to join our Juaymah NGL Fractionation Department.

This department supports process safety performance across our NGL fractionation facility.

Your main role will be providing process safety expertise to identify hazards, assist in designing and implementing safety programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of process safety management systems. This includes field support, benchmarking, safety knowledge management, and applying advanced safety methodologies to improve operational integrity.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will:

1. Advise operational sites on managing process safety risks related to processes, equipment, and daily operations.
2. Provide technical support remotely or on-site for process safety issues.
3. Review safety systems and recommend improvements.
4. Support risk identification, assessment, prioritization, and ensure timely risk reduction activities.
5. Assist in incident investigations and provide technical leadership when needed.
6. Generate safety performance reports with KPIs, analysis, and improvement suggestions.
7. Lead risk assessments and process hazard analyses (e.g., HAZOPs).
8. Conduct safety reviews, studies, and support project safety measures.
9. Develop and update safety policies and procedures.
10. Manage the Management of Change (MOC) process and conduct audits.
11. Perform field inspections and data collection for safety analyses.
12. Lead the department’s risk register program.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or related field; an advanced degree is a plus.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in refinery, oil & gas, or petrochemical process units, with at least 10 years in process safety management.
• Certifications such as CSP, OHST, ASP, NEBOSH process safety management are preferred.
• Hands-on experience with hazard identification, risk analysis, and assessment methodologies (e.g., HAZID, PHAs).
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards relevant to process safety (e.g., API, NFPA, ISO).
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in process safety engineering.
• Experience in developing safety roadmaps and setting safety KPIs.
• Experience with risk scenario development, including probability and consequence assessments.
• Experience in design, commissioning, or startup of refining or gas facilities.
• Knowledge of fire protection system design and firefighting strategies.

Working Environment

Our employees are attracted by the challenging projects, supported by investments in technology and talent development, including extensive training programs.