Process Engineer - Naphtha Reforming

Client of Laborintos; Saudi Arabia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced Process Engineer Naphtha Reforming. This role involves optimizing reforming processes, mentoring junior engineers, and innovating within their operations. With over 20 years in refinery and petrochemical sectors, you'll shape the future of energy technologies through expert collaboration and advanced simulations.

Benefits

Expat benefits

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in refinery or petrochemical operations.
• Deep knowledge of naphtha reforming and CCR technologies.
• Experienced with licensors UOP or Axens.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize process systems for naphtha reforming units.
• Evaluate catalysts and technologies for process efficiency.
• Provide technical support and drive performance improvements.

Skills

Process Innovation

Operational Excellence

Technical Support

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Education

Chemical Engineering

Tools

HYSYS

Job description

Position: Process Engineer Naphtha Reforming

Location: Saudi Arabia (The company offers expat benefts)

Experience: 20+ years

We are looking for an experienced Process Engineer Naphtha Reforming to join a dynamic downstream team focused on world-scale energy operations. This role is a key technical position that supports the development, optimization, and troubleshooting of advanced reforming processes, including catalytic, semi-regenerative, and continuous catalyst regeneration (CCR) technologies.

If you're passionate about process innovation, operational excellence, and mentoring the next generation of engineers, this opportunity is for you.

What You ll Do:

• Design, review, and optimize process systems and operating parameters for naphtha reforming units.

• Evaluate reforming catalysts and cutting-edge technologies to boost process efficiency, yield, and product quality.

• Provide expert technical support to refining operations, solving complex issues and driving performance improvements.

• Partner with licensors and vendors to implement new reforming technologies.

• Conduct simulations using tools like HYSYS to model, enhance, and troubleshoot process operations.

• Publish and present technical papers on reforming best practices and innovations.

• Mentor junior engineers and technicians to build internal technical capability.

Who You Are:

• A Chemical Engineering graduate (advanced degree preferred, not required).

• A seasoned professional with 20+ years of experience in refinery or petrochemical operations, with deep knowledge of naphtha reforming and at least 5 years in CCR technologies and operations.

• Experienced in working across multiple facilities and with licensors such as UOP or Axens.

• An innovator with a history of intellectual property contributions (including patents) in reforming technologies.

• Proficient in process simulation software (especially HYSYS).

• A strategic thinker and problem-solver, ready to take on complex technical challenges.

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