Lead Engineer Process Polymers

Orion Engineering Services Limited; Al Jawf Region; On-site; SAR 262,000 - 338,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering services company is seeking a Lead Engineer Process Polymers for a temporary role in Sohar, Oman. The successful candidate will provide robust technical support and advice in optimizing Polymer processes and managing major projects. Requirements include a Bachelor Degree in Engineering (preferably Chemical Engineering), 15+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English. This role emphasizes safety, compliance, and efficiency in operations.

Qualifications

• 15 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Proficient in Polymer process engineering.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for process optimization in Polymers.
• Lead major Polymer projects and investigate performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with HSE standards during operations.

Skills

Field investigation

Troubleshooting

Data compilation

Knowledge of DCS systems

Understanding of P&ID/PFD

Expertise in budgeting

Computer knowledge (MS Office)

Knowledge in HSE

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering preferred)

Tools

SAP

PI software

LIMS

MS Excel

Job description

Overview

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
Start date: ASAP

Minimum Requirements

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.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.