Senior Refining LP Engineer: Margin Optimization Expert

Saudi Aramco; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Refining & Optimization Specialist with specialization in Linear Programming to optimize refining process units. You will deliver expert optimization and economic advisory services across facilities, ensuring LP models reflect reality and uplift margins.

The role requires 15 years in refining LP, including 10 years in LP modeling, with hands-on experience in CCR or hydrocracking. Advanced degree preferred; strong platforms like Aspen PIMS and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 15 years of refining LP experience; 10+ years in LP modeling, optimization and economics.
• Hands-on refining LP experience across multiple configurations (CCR, hydrocracking, etc.).
• Proven ability to drive margin uplift using LP models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process optimization studies to identify business opportunities.
• Analyze root causes of product giveaways and unreliability events.
• Perform technical and economic evaluations using NPV and IRR.
• Provide advisory support on LP and optimization to refining leadership.
• Coordinate LP assumptions and results with planning, scheduling, and economics.
• Deliver LP training and maintain LP manuals and guidelines.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align technical and economic objectives.

Skills

Linear Programming

Optimization

Economics/Finance

Crude selection

Product slate

Process engineering

Margin uplift

Cross-functional collaboration

Training/mentoring LP users

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Aspen PIMS

PIMS-AO

PIMS Platinum

Haverly GRTMPS

Honeywell RPMS

Job description

Saudi Aramco is seeking a Refining & Optimization Specialist with specialization in Linear Programming to optimize refining process units. You will deliver expert optimization and economic advisory services across facilities, ensuring LP models reflect reality and uplift margins.

The role requires 15 years in refining LP, including 10 years in LP modeling, with hands-on experience in CCR or hydrocracking. Advanced degree preferred; strong platforms like Aspen PIMS and related tools.