Senior Process Engineer

Tishman Speyer Properties; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 675,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for HYCO, ASU and CO₂ facilities in the Middle East. You will lead technical direction, mentor regional engineers, optimize plant performance and ensure safety and reliability across multiple technologies, including SMR-based HYCO and CO₂ production.

You will coordinate with global resources, drive process improvements, and support turnarounds and project execution while delivering value and compliance to BHIG standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 12+ years in engineering/operations in industrial gases or similar.
• Strong HYCO/CO2 process tech background with startup and mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide process engineering leadership for HYCO, ASU and CO2 projects.
• Lead troubleshooting, performance benchmarking, and debottlenecking activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate cross‑regional teams.
• Support MOC, OPHR, PHA/HAZOP, and other safety initiatives.

Skills

Process Simulation

Process Statistics

Heterogeneous Catalysis

PSM / Hazop

APC / RTO

Leadership

Mentoring

English Proficiency

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Aspen Plus

PI Datalink

Minitab

OSIsoft PI

Job description

在安瑞普特，我們重新定義可能性。透過激發員工的熱情並匯聚集體經驗，我們孕育出推動公司前進的創意與創新。當我們齊心協力——在每個人的聲音都能被傾聽、每個人都深知自己歸屬且重要的環境中，我們所創造的解決方案，不僅能將人類送入太空、支援醫院的救命照護，更能推動開創性的全球級生產設施建設。 重新定義可能

Nature & Scope

Reporting to the BHIG Engineering Manager, the Senior Process Engineer – HYCO provides day-to-day operational and technical support to Regional Sites through systematic monitoring of plant performance to ensure that production, energy efficiency, and reliability targets are consistently achieved in a safe manner. As a senior technical authority, the incumbent acts as a subject‑matter expert (SME) on HYCO process technology and mentors site‑based process engineers. The role identifies productivity opportunities, develops engineering solutions, and supports the project execution teams across multiple technologies: Air Separation Units (ASU), Hydrogen / Syngas (HYCO – SMR based), and CO₂ production. The incumbent may also support Air Products plant support teams in providing similar services to JV partners, equipment sales customers and new prospects. This position interfaces with Air Products global, regional and local process / production engineers, Regional Operations team members, project and design engineering teams, process safety specialists, and other technical support personnel. The role helps implement the systems and measures required to meet BHIG's Middle East operational requirements, technical standards, quality processes and plant & equipment integrity programs. The incumbent will coordinate and effectively utilize global operating and technical resources to support existing operations, new installations and modifications led by BHIG Project Engineering or by the Air Products Global Engineering & Manufacturing Organization. The position will help drive consistency in operations across the Middle East Region and contribute to the continuous improvement of productivity, reliability, quality, process safety, and cost‑effectiveness of the plants—using BHIG and Air Products systems, tools, statistical techniques and Continuous Improvement methodologies. Developing and tracking plant performance and reliability KPIs is an integral part of the role.

Principal Accountabilities

Safety Provide and maintain a safe work environment for self and others; demonstrate visible safety leadership. Participate in meetings with government departments responsible for safety, environmental, fire protection and public security oversight, and ensure timely implementation of applicable requirements within BHIG. Participate in major turnarounds and project activities, ensuring safety throughout execution. Coordinate employee safety committee meetings and programs and actively encourage employee participation and accountability in safety management programs.

Technical

Act as senior technical authority and subject‑matter expert for HYCO process engineering across the Region; mentor and coach junior and site‑based process engineers, and provide peer review on key engineering deliverables. Lead and provide technical support to regional teams for new installations, existing plant modifications, on‑going operations, and continuous improvement and maintenance activities for BHIG, equipment sales and potential new customers. Support is delivered through site visits, remote phone / video support, or via the Process Intelligence Center (PIC). Ensure all activities comply with legal requirements, BHIG safety and technical standards. Provide technical support and safety leadership for Management of Change (MOC), Operational/Process Hazard Reviews (OPHR), PHA / HAZOP, LOPA and other process safety related initiatives in order to drive PSM compliance. Consult BHIG and Air Products process safety specialists as required. Provide process engineering leadership to drive asset performance, reduce operating costs and increase plant throughput by supporting: troubleshooting, plant efficiency studies, process safety, equipment reliability, advanced process control (APC), asset management, and productivity project identification, development and execution. Apply process statistics and data analytics (control charts, regression, capability analysis, multivariate analysis) to detect performance drift, quantify variability, prioritize improvement opportunities and validate the impact of implemented changes. Develop, maintain and validate steady‑state and dynamic process simulation models in Aspen Plus (and associated Aspen suite tools) to support troubleshooting, performance benchmarking, debottlenecking, what‑if studies, energy optimization, and revamp / new project evaluations. Provide expert technical support on heterogeneous catalyst systems used in HYCO / Hydrogen plants—including Hydrodesulfurization (HDS), ZnO sulfur absorbers, Pre‑Reforming, Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), High‑Temperature Shift (HTS), Low‑Temperature Shift (LTS) and Methanation—covering activity / deactivation assessment, kinetic and equilibrium evaluation, poison management, life‑cycle prediction, change‑out strategy, vendor selection and performance auditing. Facilitate operational excellence through continuous improvement in plant productivity, reliability, quality and cost; lead improvements and ensure that best practices are deployed. Provide technical leadership in investigations and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) in order to identify and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Provide technical support for Advanced Process Control (APC) and real‑time optimization (RTO) initiatives. Monitor plant production daily, driving asset performance and ensuring daily targets are met to maximize profitability and customer satisfaction.

Operations

Provide process engineering support to operations in order to safely and reliably operate, SMR‑based HYCO and CO₂ facilities in the Region, meeting customer expectations on safety, reliability, product quality and supply flexibility while remaining compliant with contractual requirements. Ensure that BHIG standards and Air Products global best practices for EH&S, productivity, reliability, quality and customer service are met. Provide technical guidance to commissioning teams, supporting commissioning, start‑up and troubleshooting activities. Participate in the training of the Operations team up to plant commissioning, including catalyst loading, reduction /‑activation and start‑up of SMR, Shift and Methanation reactors. Participate in developing the month‑end close model and ensure alignment with commercial obligations for the BHIG Middle East Commercial Area. Maintain close working relationships with engineering and maintenance personnel to continuously monitor and evaluate plant systems and equipment through a Plant Process Advisory model. Support Process Intelligence Center initiatives such as plant monitoring, troubleshooting, plant simulation training sessions, plant modelling and plant efficiency monitoring. Maintain alignment with Plant Managers, Site Leadership and the Business Area on asset management opportunities and commercial priorities. Provide technical support for turnarounds, including catalyst inspection, sampling, change‑out planning and post‑turnaround performance validation.

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications

Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering (Master's degree is a plus). Minimum 12+ years of experience in Engineering and/or Operations in a senior technical role within the industrial gases, refining, petrochemical (Methanol and ammonia) or hydrogen production industry. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the technology, design and operation of Steam Methane Reformers (HYCO) and CO₂ production systems is preferred. Single‑technology expertise will be considered; multi‑technology background is strongly preferred at this senior level. Proven track record of start‑up, commissioning and plant operating experience. Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and leading multi‑disciplinary technical teams.

Technical Skills

Process Simulation – Strong proficiency in Aspen Plus) for steady‑state and dynamic modelling of HYCO, ASU and CO₂ processes; capable of building, calibrating and using rigorous models for plant performance evaluation, troubleshooting and optimization. Process Statistics & Data Analytics – Working knowledge of statistical methods applied to process engineering: SPC / control charts, regression and correlation analysis, capability studies (Cp / Cpk), and multivariate / time‑series analysis. Familiarity with tools such as Minitab, PI Datalink. Heterogeneous Catalysis – Solid technical understanding of heterogeneous catalysts used in hydrogen / syngas production, including Hydrodesulfurization (HDS / CoMo, NiMo), ZnO sulfur guards, Pre‑reforming, Steam Methane Reforming (SMR), High‑Temperature Shift (HTS – Fe/Cr), Low‑Temperature Shift (LTS – Cu/Zn/Al) and Methanation (Ni based). This includes reaction kinetics and thermodynamics, activation / reduction procedures, deactivation and poisoning mechanisms, performance monitoring, life prediction and change‑out strategy. Process Safety – Knowledgeable in Process Safety Management (PSM), PHA / HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, OPHR, and applicable local EHS regulations. Advanced Process Control & Optimization – Familiarity with APC, RTO and energy optimization concepts for hydrogen and ASU plants. Engineering Tools – Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data historians (e.g., OSIsoft PI / AVEVA PI), and standard process engineering calculation tools. Leadership & Behavioral Competencies Strong commitment to employee involvement, team building, diversity and inclusion. Proven ability to mentor and coach less experienced engineers and to act as a recognized technical reference within the organization. Able to communicate effectively across management, operations, maintenance and customer interfaces within and across regions. Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is required; Arabic language skills are a plus. Demonstrated leadership, organizational, computer and interpersonal skills. Personal commitment to continuous self‑development and flexibility to work outside normal hours to meet operational and project commitments. Excellent influencing skills, ability to build trust and confidence with frontline workers, supervisors and management. Strong critical thinking, problem‑solving and analytical skills are prerequisites. Confident, assertive, self‑motivated and results oriented. Personal commitment to corporate values and to a culture of continuous improvement. Formal training and experience with Six Sigma (Green / Black Belt) and Continuous Improvement tools is a plus.

Employee and Applicant Rights

為何選擇在此工作？ 在每一項改變世界的成功與創新背後，總有一群充滿熱忱的人，正是他們讓這些成就成為可能。在安瑞普（Air Products），我們才華洋溢的同仁不僅相互扶持，更致力協助客戶蓬勃發展。對同事而言，我們是備受重視與尊重的夥伴；對客戶而言，我們是共同創造價值的夥伴；對社區而言，我們是關懷社區、積極參與的鄰居，更是致力守護環境的守護者。

成立於 1940 年的 Air Products 是全球領先的工業氣體公司，擁有引以為傲的創新歷史與卓越營運表現，並對安全與環境保護懷抱堅定不移的承諾。我們齊心協力，將熱情與多元背景化為動力，重新定義可能，為客戶、社區及全世界開創更潔淨的未來。安瑞克（Air Products）的業務遍及全球各地。我們的團隊擁有超過 21,000 名員工，遍佈 50 多個國家，是全球領先的工業氣體公司之一。我們能提供無與倫比的職涯發展機會——隨著公司的成長，您也能同步成長。