Refinery Process Engineer - Naphtha Reforming and Isomerization

Aramco; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Refinery Process Engineer to enhance process safety and optimize manufacturing costs at their Riyadh Refinery. The role involves leading performance improvement programs and conducting technical analyses to maximize profitability.

Benefits

Extensive training programs

Workforce development programs

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of hands-on experience with fixed bed Platforming, NHT, KHT, and Isom processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead performance improvement programs to enhance process safety and optimize costs.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports analyzing KPIs.
• Conduct catalyst performance analyses and recommend improvements.

Skills

Process Simulation

Process Control

Advanced Process Control

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

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

Through substantial 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 global offices, we combine market discipline with a forward-looking view, backed by nine decades of experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility drives us to deliver societal and economic benefits locally and internationally, supporting communities, economies, and countries dependent on our reliable energy supply.

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

Overview

We are seeking a Refinery Process Engineer specializing in Naphtha Reforming, Penex Isomerization, Platforming, Naphtha Hydrotreating, and Kerosene Hydrotreating to join our Riyadh Refinery within the Operations Engineering Unit.

Riyadh Refinery, located centrally in Saudi Arabia, processes 130,000 BPD of crude oil daily. It comprises various process units, utilities, and water treatment facilities. Our main products include Diesel, Gasoline, Kerosene, LPG, Molten Sulfur, and Asphalt.

Your primary role will be to lead performance improvement programs that enhance process safety, optimize energy and manufacturing costs, increase plant reliability, and maximize profitability.

Key Responsibilities

As the successful candidate, you will be required to:

• Review and monitor the performance of Plat, NHT, KHT, and Isom facilities through KPIs, issuing daily reports on deviations and corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly performance reports, analyzing KPIs, catalyst and adsorbent performance, and recommending improvements.
• Conduct catalyst performance analyses, yield estimates, and lifecycle assessments.
• Identify plant constraints and conduct assessments and debottlenecking studies with licensors and engineering support.
• Provide technical advice on operation issues, troubleshooting, start-up/shutdown activities, capacity testing, pilot testing, and process design.
• Lead safety investigations such as HAZOP and RCA.
• Support implementation of recommendations from performance benchmarking and technical assessments.
• Develop business cases and engineering packages for modifications and upgrades.
• Participate in business planning and coordinate capital investments, including techno-economic evaluations.
• Recommend and oversee deployment of proven technologies in process units.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience with fixed bed Platforming, NHT, KHT, and Isom processes.
• Experience with different licensor technologies related to naphtha reforming, isomerization, and hydrotreating.
• Excellent computer and presentation skills.
• Experience in process simulation, process control, and Advanced Process Control is advantageous.
• Certified PHA/HAZOP leader preferred.

Working Environment

Our high-performing employees are attracted by challenging and rewarding opportunities, supported by significant investment in capital and technology. We prioritize talent development through extensive training and workforce development programs, one of the largest globally.