Process Engineer (Refinery) - Saudi Arabia

Eram Talent; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Eram Talent, a leading talent acquisition company in Oil & Energy, seeks an experienced Process Engineer (Refinery) to be stationed at YASREF refinery. The role provides on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in refinery process engineering, strong knowledge of process simulation tools, and a proven record in operations support and project execution within complex plants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of refinery process engineering experience.
• 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

Process simulation

Refinery ops & safety

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Aspen HYSYS

UniSim

Job description

Eram Talent, a leading talent acquisition company in the Oil & Energy sector, We are seeking an experienced Process Engineer (Refinery) to be stationed at YASREF refinery. The ideal candidate will provide on-site technical support, troubleshooting, and optimization for refinery process units, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.