Technical Evaluator – Operations

Applicantz; Al Jubayl; On-site; SAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Applicantz is seeking an experienced Technical Evaluator – Operations to provide technical evaluation, performance assessment, and hands-on operational support across critical refinery units. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and compliance with engineering standards as part of ongoing process optimization.

The ideal candidate will hold a Chemical Engineering degree and bring at least 15 years of refinery operations experience, including FCCU, alkylation, and sulfuric recovery units.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in refinery operations.
• Experience with FCCU, Unsaturated Gas Plant, Alkylation Unit, Sulfuric Acid Recovery Unit, and Selective Hydrogenation Unit.
• Experience in a Saudi Aramco or major refinery environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical evaluations and performance assessments of refinery process units and operations.
• Provide operational and technical support for FCCU, Unsaturated Gas Plant, Alkylation Unit, Sulfuric Acid Recovery Unit, and Selective Hydrogenation Unit.
• Review and analyze process data to identify performance gaps, deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Evaluate operational procedures, technical proposals, and contractor submissions related to process units.
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical investigations for process upsets.
• Coordinate with process engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on unit performance and reliability.
• Ensure evaluations align with HSE, quality, and refinery operating standards.
• Prepare technical evaluation reports and recommendations for operational improvements.
• Support turnaround planning and technical readiness reviews for relevant units.

Education

Chemical Engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Technical Evaluator – Operations to provide technical assessment, evaluation, and operational support across critical refinery process units, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with engineering and safety standards.

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline)
• Minimum 15 years' experience in refinery operations
• Proven experience in: Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), Unsaturated Gas Plant, Alkylation Unit, Sulfuric Acid Recovery Unit, Selective Hydrogenation Unit
• Prior experience in a Saudi Aramco or major refinery environment preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct technical evaluations and performance assessments of refinery process units and operations
• Provide operational and technical support for Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Unit (FCCU), Unsaturated Gas Plant, Alkylation Unit, Sulfuric Acid Recovery Unit, and Selective Hydrogenation Unit
• Review and analyze process data to identify performance gaps, deviations, and improvement opportunities
• Evaluate operational procedures, technical proposals, and contractor submissions related to process units
• Support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and technical investigations for process upsets
• Coordinate with process engineering, operations, and maintenance teams on unit performance and reliability
• Ensure evaluations align with HSE, quality, and refinery operating standards
• Prepare technical evaluation reports and recommendations for operational improvements
• Support turnaround planning and technical readiness reviews for relevant units