Process Engineer (Refinery)

Client of Eram Talent; Medina; On-site; SAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

YASREF refinery in Saudi Arabia seeks an experienced Process Engineer Refinery to be stationed at the YASREF site. You will provide expert-level process engineering support for refinery operations and drive performance improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and 10+ years in refinery process engineering, with strong knowledge of process simulation tools and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in refinery process engineering.
• Strong experience in refinery operations and technical support.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level process engineering support for refinery operations.
• Monitor plant performance and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency, reliability and safety.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide immediate technical solutions.
• Support plant modifications, debottlenecking and process optimization initiatives.
• Review and validate process design, simulation and operational data.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance and technical teams to resolve process-related challenges.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations and company procedures.
• Participate in shutdowns, startups and commissioning activities when required.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Refinery process knowledge

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

UniSim

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer Refinery to be stationed at YASREF refinery

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level process engineering support for refinery operations
• Monitor plant performance and recommend improvements to optimize efficiency reliability and safety
• Troubleshoot operational issues and provide immediate technical solutions
• Support plant modifications debottlenecking and process optimization initiatives
• Review and validate process design simulation and operational data
• Coordinate with operations maintenance and technical teams to resolve process-related challenges
• Ensure compliance with safety standards environmental regulations and company procedures
• Participate in shutdowns startups and commissioning activities when required

Qualifications

• Bachelor s Degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.Minimum 10+ years of experience in refinery process engineering roles.Strong experience in refinery operations and technical support.

Technical Expertise (Mandatory)

• Must have experience in at least one of the following refinery process units: Two Stage Hydrocracking LPG Olefin Saturation Mercaptan Removal Delayed Coking OR strong experience in the following areas: Refinery Process Simulation Relief Load & Flare System Analysis Process Hydraulics Calculations Fired Heaters Design & Operation Refinery Real-Time Optimization (RTO)

Required Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in process simulation tools (e.g., Aspen HYSYS, UniSim).
• In-depth understanding of refinery operations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment.